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Toronto, August 18, 2020 – Encore+, a YouTube channel showcasing iconic Canadian content from seasons past, recently attained two important milestones; 100K YouTube users from around the globe have subscribed to the channel, and viewed curated, exceptional Canadian content 25M times. Launched to positive reviews in November of 2017, the channel continues to garner an impressive following and viewership rate.

Montreal - July 22, 2020 - Today, the Fabienne Colas Foundation announced new support for the Being Black in Canada Program from presenting sponsor Netflix, in collaboration with National Bank, and the support of the Canada Media Fund (CMF).

Simply put, Canadian content reflects the world outside our doorsteps in a way other content can’t, and right now it’s that world outside our doorsteps that we miss the most.

To better understand and measure the impact of this crisis, representatives of Canada’s audiovisual industry have formed a taskforce. This group has partnered with Nordicity research group to develop a national survey that will help quantify the scope of the financial impact of the ongoing crisis.

We understand every sector of our economy is being affected by the pandemic; the lockdowns, travel restrictions, urgency to self-isolate and maintain social distancing have put our country on pause. This includes the screen-based sector, where productions have been halted, studios emptied, and cast and crews no longer working.

Toronto, February 6, 2020 – MADE—NOUS en français—a national, consumer-focused, industry-wide movement to recognize and celebrate the creative talent Canadians bring to world audiences, made its world premiere one year ago during ETALK LIVE AT THE OSCARS on CTV.

Toronto/Montréal, October 10, 2019 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Telefilm Canada are teaming up once again to feature a series of events at MIPJunior and MIPCOM, taking place in Cannes from October 12 to 17. The two funding organizations are bringing together a group of Canadian producers to showcase four screen-based projects which portray diversity in many forms.

Toronto, October 9, 2019 — In collaboration with Telefilm Canada, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) announces the Analog conference series, a new can’t-miss event for audiovisual professionals.

September was an exciting month for MADE | NOUS, as two of the nation's largest and most influential industry events, the Toronto International Film Festival and Gémeaux Awards, took place in the English and French-speaking markets.

Ottawa, June 9, 2019 - The Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada (APFC) and Netflix, lead partner, are very pleased to partner with Telefilm Canada and the Canada Media Fund in launching the first-ever Professional Development Program in Film and Television for francophone producers and creators in minority communities across Canada.