OTTAWA — The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) announced the deployment of a new $30 million financing envelope, and a partnership with Telefilm Canada, in an effort...
The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) and Telefilm Canada introduced a new mentorship program that will link marketing professionals with production companies. In a release Tuesday, the CMPA and Telefilm said the Telefilm Canada Marketing Mentorship Program will provide six “emerging and mid-level marketing professionals” a 20-week placement at a production company. “Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the Canadian film, television and interactive media sectors while focusing on the promotion of the company and its projects,” the release said. The goal of the program, the organizations said, is to help companies promote Canadian content and talent. The deadline for applications is Sept. 15....