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Telefilm Canada and CFTPA Launch Program to Train Producers

Telefilm Canada and the Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA) are proud to announce the launch of the Telefilm Producer Trainee Program.

The program will be administered by the CFTPA National Mentorship Program and will offer members of visible minority groups and of aboriginal descent the opportunity to develop their skills in the film and television production industry. The emphasis of this program is on direct involvement in producing while creating enhanced professional development opportunities for mid-level talented professionals.
“Our industry and members have been clamoring for mid-career professional development and we’re thrilled that Telefilm will be opening that door with us,” says Guy Mayson, CFTPA president and CEO.

Producers will match contributions from CFTPA-NMP, offering producer trainees on the job employment. This 26-week pilot program will offer four spots, one from Telefilm’s four regions: Atlantic region, Québec, Ontario and Nunavut, and the Western region. Mentor companies will match the CFTPA-Telefilm contribution of $7,000. Deadline for applications is January 21, 2005

“Telefilm Canada recognizes the importance of support for the professional development of Canadian creators,” stated Dave Forget, Interim Director, Ontario/Nunavut Regions, Telefilm Canada. “Our partnership with the CFTPA is a strong step towards providing emerging producers with the skill set necessary to be competitive and successful.”

For more information on the program please visit the CFTPA’s web site at www.cftpa.ca/mentorship.

About Telefilm Canada
Telefilm Canada is a federal cultural agency dedicated primarily to the development and promotion of the Canadian film, television, new media and music industries. The Corporation provides financial assistance and strategic leverage to the industry in producing high-quality works that reflect Canadian society.

About the CFTPA
The CFTPA is a non-profit, trade association representing almost 400 companies involved in the Canadian production industry. The association promotes the general interests of Canadian producers by lobbying government on policy matters, negotiating labour agreements, and offering mentorship programs and copyright initiatives.

For more information on this, please contact:

Jane L. Thompson
Director of Communications
Canadian Film and Television Production Association

Tel: 613 233 1444 ext 227