French and Canadian manufacturing our bodies are starting a joint drama and docs co-production initiative at Collection Mania.
A delegation comprising members of France’s Union Syndicale de la Manufacturing Audiovisuelle (USPA) and the Canadian Media Producers Affiliation (CMPA) are right here in Lille and can then journey on to Paris, the place they are going to meet with potential collaborators, commissioners, studio execs and different business figures.
The overarching goal of the initiative is to strengthen bilateral connections between French and Canadian producers, and assist them develop English-language tv collection throughout genres.
The CMPA and USPA may also focus on the continuing shared challenges confronted by the unbiased manufacturing sectors of their respective nations.
“USPA is thrilled with the continuing worldwide cooperation fostered by its partnership with CMPA in Canada,” mentioned Amanda Borghino, Deputy Basic Delegate of the USPA. “Within the present worldwide context, it’s essential to strengthen the hyperlinks between our two nations, each operationally and politically. We sit up for persevering with this collaboration and shaping collectively new paths for transatlantic content material.”
“France has lengthy been a valued manufacturing accomplice for Canada, and we’re thrilled to collaborate with USPA on this initiative,” mentioned Reynolds Mastin, President and CEO of the CMPA.
“Right this moment, our two nations are main international efforts to make sure overseas streaming providers respect the correct of nationwide governments to require equitable contributions to home manufacturing, and alternatives for native producers to carry and exploit their very own mental property. That is vital to the success of native unbiased manufacturing sectors, and to safeguarding particular person nations’ nationwide cultural sovereignty.”
Canadian members are from the likes of Lionsgate, Ruby Line Productions, Peacock Alley Leisure and Catapult Photos, whereas the French delegation consists of these from Quad Drama, Mediawan, Gaumont Televisions, Wildcat Productions, Morgane Manufacturing and Scriptline.
The initiative is being offered in collaboration with Telefilm Canada, the Canada Media Fund, CanExport for Associations (World Affairs), the French Embassy in Canada and the Canadian Embassy in France.
The USPA represents the collective pursuits of extra 200 French audiovisual manufacturing firms, whereas the CMPA advocates for Canada’s unbiased manufacturing base.
