MANITOBA ANNOUNCES A 30% ALL SPEND FILM TAX CREDIT - THE HIGHEST SPEND CREDIT IN CANADA
FOUR NODS FOR MANITOBA ARTISTS AT 2010 JUNO AWARDS
MANITOBA PRODUCED ‘RUNAWAY’ NOMINATED FOR GENIE
Manitoba Co-Production High Life Receives Five Genie Nods
February 8, 2011 - Winnipeg, Manitoba.
WINNIPEG, MB – Last week, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television announced the nominations for the 2011 Genie Awards. The feature High Life, filmed entirely in Manitoba, received five Genie nods including Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role and Adapted Screenplay. High Life received support through MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC's (MFM) Production Equity Investment program.
MFM and On Screen Manitoba (OSM) congratulate High Life’s Manitoba-based director Gary Yates, as well as local talent and crews, for their exceptional work on this film. High Life was co-produced with Manitoba production company Buffalo Gal Pictures, a member of OSM. It also features veteran Winnipeg actor Stephen McIntyre in one of the lead roles.
“Manitobans were involved at all levels of creation for this film,” says Carole Vivier, CEO & Film Commissioner for MFM. “High Life is a great showcase of Manitoba resources and the high-level talent we have here. These nominations demonstrate that we compete with the best.”
“The recognition High Life has received since its release reflects the maturity of the production community in Manitoba,” says OSM Executive Director Nicole Matiation. “On Screen Manitoba congratulates its members, and all those involved in the production on their fine success. “
High Life premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and has since shown at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Edinburgh International Film Festival. High Life won the award for Best Canadian Feature at the 2009 Calgary International Film Festival.
2011 Genie Nominations for High Life Include:
Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: Timothy Olyphant
Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Rossif Sutherland
Adapted Screenplay: Lee MacDougall
Original Score: Jonathan Goldsmith
Overall Sound: Leon Johnson, Stephan Carrier and Kirk Lynds
MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC is a statutory corporation of government funded by the Province of Manitoba through the Department of Culture, Heritage and Tourism. MFM exists so our film and music industries flourish.
ON SCREEN MANITOBA is a non-profit, member-driven association that leads, builds and represents Manitoba’s screen-based media industry.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Ginny Collins
Communications and Marketing Director
MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC
ginny@mbfilmmusic.ca
Office: 204-947-2040
www.mbfilmmusic.ca
Megan Deaust
Marketing & Membership Manager
ON SCREEN MANITOBA
megan@onscreenmanitoba.com
Office: 204-927-5890
www.onscreenmanitoba.com
Manitoba Film & Music Congratulates the 2011 Juno Nominees
February 3, 2011 - Winnipeg, Manitoba.
WINNIPEG – MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC (MFM) is proud to announce the nomination of five Manitoba acts for the 2011 Juno Awards. All nominees have recently received support and funding from MFM.
In the Aboriginal Album of the Year category, MFM grant recipients Eagle & Hawk and Little Hawk have both received nods. Ruth Moody, Del Barber and the all-female group Chic Gamine have been nominated for Roots/Traditional Album of the Year. MFM has supported these acts through recording, touring and marketing grants.
“We have an amazing amount of talent in our province supported by a strong and flourishing music industry,” says Carole Vivier, CEO & Film Commissioner for MFM. “These nominations provide national exposure for our artists who are producing some of the best music in Canada.”
Aboriginal Album of the Year Roots/Traditional Album of the Year: Solo
Eagle & Hawk – The Great Unknown Del Barber – Love Songs for the Last Twenty
Little Hawk – Vigilance Ruth Moody – The Garden
Roots/Traditional Album of the Year: Group
Chic Gamine – City City
The Manitoba Film & Sound Recording Development Corporation (MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC) is a statutory corporation of government proclaimed under the Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation Act funded by the Province of Manitoba through the Department of Culture, Heritage and Tourism. MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC exists so our film and music industries flourish!
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Ginny Collins
Communications and Marketing Director
MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC
ginny@mbfilmmusic.ca
Office: 204-947-2040
www.mbfilmmusic.ca
MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC releases guidelines for a simplified Emerging Talent Matching Fund, which includes a new Micro-Budget Production Stream.
December 7, 2010 - Winnipeg, Manitoba.
In adapting to the ever-changing needs of Manitoba’s film industry, MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC is simplifying its Emerging Talent Matching Fund program. To better assist new talent and low-budget productions, the funding awarded through this program will now be in the form of a grant, and will no longer take the form of an equity investment. A micro-budget production stream has also been implemented as a part of this program for factual and scripted projects with budgets of less than $100,000. Full details can be found in the Grant Program for Emerging Talent and Micro-Budget Production guidelines, which are now available on the MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC website www.mbfilmmusic.ca.
These new guidelines reflect changes that were made to the existing Emerging Talent Matching Fund, and for the time being, do not reflect an increase in available funding under this program.
The new guidelines take effect immediately and will apply to applications received after December 13, 2010.
Due to increases in both demand and costs related to touring, Manitoba Film and Music is pleased to announce amendments to its Recording Artists Touring Support Program.
Effective January 1st, 2011 the following changes will apply:
• Yearly cap increase from $10 000 to $15 000. As of January 1st, 2011 Artists be able to access $15 000 per fiscal year. Currently, Manitoba Artists are able to access a maximum of $10 000 for tour support per fiscal year (our fiscal year runs April 1st to March 31st).
• Removal of the single tour cap of $7500. As of January 1st, 2011 Artists will be able to access $15 000, to a maximum of 50% of approved tour related costs, at any time. Currently, Manitoba Artists may not apply and receive more than $7500 for a single tour, up to a maximum of 50% of approved tour related costs.
For more information on these and other programs offered by Manitoba Film and Music, please visit our website at http://www.mbfilmmusic.ca
Questions or concerns may be directed to:
Jason Smith
Manager, Music Programs
Manitoba Film & Music
410-93 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, MB. R3B 3B1
ph. 204-947-2040
fax 204-956-5261
email: mailto:jason@mbfilmmusic.ca
web site:http://www.mbfilmmusic.ca/
MANITOBA FILM AND MUSIC WELCOMES GINNY COLLINS, COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING DIRECTOR
For Immediate Release
September 22, 2010 – Winnipeg, Manitoba
MANITOBA FILM AND MUSIC (MFM) is pleased to announce the addition of Ginny Collins, who will join the corporation’s team as the Communications and Marketing Director.
Ginny comes to MFM with over six years of international media experience behind her. Originally from Winnipeg, Ginny has worked throughout Africa and Latin America as a journalist and Communications Officer for the United Nations Development Program. More recently, she was employed as the Public Relations Coordinator for the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation. Ginny is also an active member of Manitoba’s arts community. Her plays have been published by Winnipeg’s Scirocco Drama and she was recently commissioned by Winnipeg Jewish Theatre and Collège Universitaire de Saint-Boniface to write upcoming productions.
“We are very happy to have Ginny on staff with us at MFM,” said Carole Vivier, the corporation’s CEO and Film Commissioner. “Her knowledge of local and international media, as well as her investment in the arts community will make her an asset to our team. Ginny will play an important role in seeking out new and exciting ways to promote the film and music industries in Manitoba.”
Ginny will begin her position as Communications and Marketing Director on September 20, 2010. Her position includes raising public awareness of MFM, working closely with media and coordinating marketing strategies for the corporation.
“I am thrilled to be part of the MFM team and can’t wait to start promoting the wonderful talent and opportunities we have in this province,” said Ginny. “This is a very inspiring time to be involved in music and film in Manitoba. There is so much momentum and opportunity for growth in these industries and I’m very excited to be part of that.”
The Manitoba Film & Sound Recording Development Corporation (MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC) is a statutory corporation of government proclaimed under the Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation Act funded by the Province of Manitoba through the Department of Culture, Heritage and Tourism. The management of MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC reports directly to the Board of Directors appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC supports Manitoba film and music through our objectives, which are to create, stimulate, employ and invest in Manitoba by developing and promoting Manitoba companies, producing, distributing and marketing of film, television, video and music recording projects, as well as to promote Manitoba as a film location for off-shore production companies. MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC exists so our film and music industries flourish!
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Carole Vivier
CEO & Film Commissioner
MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC
carole@mbfilmmusic.ca
Office: 204-947-2040
www.mbfilmmusic.ca
MANITOBA ANNOUNCES A 30% ALL SPEND FILM TAX CREDIT - THE HIGHEST SPEND CREDIT IN CANADA
Winnipeg, Manitoba - March 24, 2010 – The Manitoba Provincial Government announced that it has introduced a new tax credit that will give producers the option to go for either a 30% tax credit on all eligible local expenditures, including labour, or use the existing up to 65%* labour tax credit. This new option will be available for productions that start principal photography after March 2010. In addition to the introduction of Manitoba’s new tax credit, which is the highest all spend credit in Canada, the Province also renewed the existing labour credit which was set to expire March 1, 2011 for another three years until March 1, 2014.
The introduction of a Manitoba-spend credit is a clear signal to the film and television industry that Manitoba is committed to maintaining its place as one of Canada’s key production centres. The labour based tax credit led the way in the development of a strong indigenous industry, infrastructure and skilled crews and attracted production from around the world, and now, with the option of a 30% credit on all eligible local expenditures, an incentive exists to support and grow local infrastructure. Productions will assess whether the *up to 65% labour credit or the 30% all-spend credit, which includes labour, will be more beneficial, and this will depend on the nature of each particular production.
Carole Vivier, CEO of MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC stated, “Manitoba was the first in Canada to introduce a Frequent Filming Bonus, along with a labour tax credit that is the best in Canada. As the world’s economic situation continues to shift; we have to be readily competitive with other jurisdictions that have amended or added all spend incentives. As proven in the past, this new spend incentive will stimulate further growth in Manitoba’s film industry and infrastructure. With this increase, the provincial government has demonstrated that the film and television sectors are worth continued investment. We are very excited of what’s to come as a result and very thankful for the continued support from the Province.”
Tara Walker, Executive Director of On Screen Manitoba added, “The film and television industry is important both to the economic and cultural well-being of our province. It contributed $365 million to the economy from 2003/04 to 2007/08, employing thousands of Manitobans and helping showcase Manitoba to the world.”
We thank the Province for continuing to recognize the value of the screen-based media industry in Manitoba's growing knowledge-based economy. This innovative Manitoba Spend incentive will provide a much needed boost to our competitive advantages and is designed to support our indigenous industry and attract productions from outside the province, which will save jobs and protect our industry infrastructure.”
Jamie Brown, CEO of Frantic Films commented, “We are very pleased that the government has taken steps to ensure that Manitoba remains competitive in the multi-billion dollar Canadian film and television industry. Their decision today will maintain and create new jobs and opportunities for Manitobans.”
Full details of the amended Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit when available.
For more information please contact:
Carole Vivier
CEO & Film Commissioner
MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC
carole@mbfilmmusic.ca
Office: 204-947-2040
www.mbfilmmusic.ca
or
Tara Walker
Executive Director
On Screen Manitoba
tara@onscreenmanitoba.com
Cell: 204-290-8537
Office: 204-927-5893
www.onscreenmanitoba.com
FOUR NODS FOR MANITOBA ARTISTS AT 2010 JUNO AWARDS
WINNIPEG – March 3, 2010 - Manitoba artists have four chances to bring home hardware at the 2010 JUNO Awards in St. John’s this April. The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced nominees early on March 3 in Toronto, broadcasting live on CTV’s website.
Country rock act Doc Walker has a chance to bring home Country Recording of the Year for the second year in a row, this time for it latest release, Go. The trio picked up the award last year for its previous release, Beautiful Life, and was also named Group of the Year at the 2009 Canadian Country Music Awards in September. Doc Walker is also up for Favourite Country Artist/Group at this year’s Independent Music Awards, which will be held in Toronto on March 13 during Canadian Music Week.
Singer/songwriter Romi Mayes is nominated for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Solo for her latest independent release, Achin’ In Yer Bones. Mayes was a double winner at the 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards in October, bringing home Roots Solo Recording of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. This is Mayes’ first Juno nomination.
A two-time Juno winner, acclaimed singer/songwriter Steve Bell is nominated for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year for his latest release, Devotions, out on Winnipeg-based label Signpost Music.
Another previous Juno winner, Brandon-born violinist James Ehnes is up for Classical Album of the Year: Solo or Chamber Ensemble for his latest effort, James Ehnes plays Paganini 24 Caprices.
Winners will be announced at the JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards on April 17, and the 2010 JUNO Awards broadcast on CTV on April 18 in St. John’s, NL.
For a complete list of 2010 JUNO Awards nominees, go to www.junoawards.ca.
Sara Stasiuk, Executive Director
Manitoba Music
P: 204.942.8650
F: 204.942.6083
E: sara@manitobamusic.com
www.manitobamusic.com
Tannis Hogue, Communications and Marketing Representative
MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC
P: 204.947.2040 x 16
F: 204.956.5261
E: tannis@mbfilmmusic.ca
www.mbfilmmusic.ca
MANITOBA PRODUCED ‘RUNAWAY’ NOMINATED FOR GENIE
WINNIPEG, MB - March 1, 2010: The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television has announced the nominations for the 30th Annual Genie Awards. Manitoba Film & Music and On Screen Manitoba are pleased to congratulate the Manitoba production Runaway that has been nominated for Best Animated Short. The 30th Genie Awards will take place Monday, April 12, 2010 in Toronto, Ontario at the Guvernment / Kool Haus Entertainment Complex. Broadcast details will be announced later in the upcoming weeks.
Runaway was executive produced by Derek Mazur of the National Film Board and animated by Cordell Barker. The 9-minute short features a driverless train in which happy passengers are having a great time, oblivious to the fate that awaits them around the bend. The ensuing crisis leads to a class struggle that is as amusing as it is merciless – with everyone equal in the end.
Carole Vivier, CEO of Manitoba Film & Music exclaimed, "A joyous congratulations from Manitoba Film & Music to Cordell Barker, Derek Mazur and Michael Scott on today's nomination for Runaway, in the Best Animated Short category. Runaway was a crowd favourite not only as part of our recent Manitoba Film & Music Showcase, but also at Toronto International Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival in Utah. We are so proud of Cordell Barker the team at National Film Board-Canada for creating yet another show-stopping animated experience in Runaway that continues a legacy of them shining a brilliant creative light on Manitoba for the world to see."
Screening at top film festivals such as Tiff, Cannes and Sundance, Runaway has been a great success. In 2009, the film was awarded the Le Petit Rail d'Or for Best Short Film in Cannes, as well as the Jury's Special Award at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
“Runaway is a testament to the creativity that lives and thrives in Manitoba. Along with the help of artist focused centers like the NFB, Manitoba will continue to create top quality content that is internationally appreciated and recognized. It is so wonderful to have indigenous productions nominated for such a prestigious award as the Geminis, which recognizes the best in Canadian talent. Congratulations and good luck to all the incredible people involved in the creation of Runaway.” added Tara Walker, Executive Director, On Screen Manitoba.
This is the third short by the Winnipeg-born Barker, and his third Genie nomination for Best Animated Short. He previously won the Genie for The Cat Came Back in 1989 and was nominated for Strange Invaders in 2001.
For a complete list of the Genie Nominations, please visit www.genieawards.ca.
For more information please contact:
Megan Deaust
Marketing & Membership Manager
On Screen Manitoba
Phone: 204.927.5898
Fax: 204.943.4007
megan@onscreenmanitoba.com
www.onscreenmanitoba.com
Tannis Hogue
Communications & Marketing Representative
Manitoba Film & Music
Phone: 204.947.2040 X 16
Fax: 204. 956.5261
tannis@mbfilmmusic.ca
www.mbfilmmusic.ca