– Canadian producers are busy bottling the small burst of pandemic-era hope that 2021 has so far delivered.
By paying premiums toward the STCF, producers are able to tap into the federal government’s “backstop” for claims, if necessary., this will save 35,000 jobs per quarter and keep alive an industry that generates up to $1-billion in economic activity. “We’re small and scrappy up here in Canada, so without the STCF, we just weren’t going to get the financing to compete with U.S. studios and streamers coming up here to shoot,” says producer Damon D’Oliveira, who is preparing alongside director Clement Virgo to shoot an adaptation of David Chariandy’s acclaimed novelStill, no matter the short-term success of the insurance program, the pandemic has delivered a wealth of unexpected curveballs to productions.
MarbleMedia's co-CEO says that health and safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 add around 10 per cent to a production's budget.D’Oliveira estimates that additional health and safety measures can add about 10 per cent to a production’s budget – significant costs for low-budget, independent Canadian films and TV series. Which is to say: all of them.
This article shows the real reason for Bill C-10. CMPA reveals the truth. Not surprising Bill C-10 is not about promoting Canadian content. It's about eliminating streaming services people like, particularly from the U.S. This bill is trash being pushed by the Liberal Government