What’s New in Ontario
FilmOntario Appears Before Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
Representatives from FilmOntario appeared before the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs as part of their 2019 Provincial Budget Consultations. FilmOntario’s presentation focussed on jobs and investment created by the screen-based sector all across the province and the importance of stable and effective tax credits to the long-term growth of [...]
ONTARIO’S SCREEN-BASED INDUSTRY: AN ECONOMIC PROFILE FOR 2018
Graphic: Nordicity Production volume grew by 23% to $1.6 billion in direct spending from 2014 to 2017, creating 32,740 jobs and contributing $2.3 billion to GDP.Every $1 million spent on tax credits creates:109 direct and spin-off FTEs $7.4 million in provincial GDP Graphic: Nordicity In addition, for every $1 spent on [...]
FilmOntario Annual General Meeting A Huge Success!
The 2018 FilmOntario Annual General Meeting, held at the Four Seasons Toronto on November 21, was another huge success. Thank you to all the members who came to the business portion of the meeting, where we discussed the year’s accomplishments. We were also pleased to welcome Jim Mirkopoulos, of Cinespace, to [...]
Breakfast at Queen’s Park
On Wednesday, October 31, the Motion Picture Association – Canada (MPA-C) and the FilmOntario Board were pleased to host an informational breakfast at Queen’s Park. In keeping with the spirit of Halloween, MPPs, including Minister of Finance Vic Fedeli and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Sylvia Jones, were greeted by [...]
Now is Your Chance to Make Your Voice Heard!
Planning for Prosperity: A Consultation for the People The government is currently conducting a consultation called “Planning for Prosperity” – a review of current spending that will affect what funding programs now and in the future. As part of our ongoing advocacy, FilmOntario is taking this opportunity to highlight the [...]
Ontario Productions at #TIFF18
Once again we are thrilled to see many Ontario productions featured in this year's Toronto International Film Festival. We are proud of the diversity of the films and documentaries this year and the unique, compelling stories that continue to demonstrate The Strength Of Our Screens in Ontario. See you at #TIFF18 [...]
FilmOntario Welcomes New Ministers
FilmOntario is pleased to extend congratulations to Sylvia Jones, who was sworn in as the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport last Friday. Minister Jones is an experienced MPP, representing the riding of Dufferin Caledon since 2007, during which time she held several critic portfolios and served as Deputy House Leader. [...]
Today is Election Day!
Don't Forget to Vote! If you already voted in the advance polls - way to go! If you are voting today, the polls are open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Check your voter information card for where to vote, and don't forget to take your card and a piece of [...]
FilmOntario Signs Industry Code of Conduct
In March 2018, the industry released the Canadian Creative Industries Code of Conduct. FilmOntario was proud to sign on to this Code in April, 2018. As part of our obligations under the Code, we have developed Workplace Violence and Harassment Policies and Programs to ensure that the FilmOntario workplace is free [...]
Ontario Productions Awarded Around the World
This past year has seen productions from Ontario receive accolades the world over, demonstrating the strength of the province's film and TV production industry. From The Handmaid's Tale taking home Outstanding Drama Series at the Emmy Awards, to The Shape of Water receiving Best Picture at the Oscars, this year has [...]