Netflix has signed a three-year deal to support the Canadian film industry and filmmakers. The streaming service’s funds will be directed towards the Toronto International Film Festival’s Talent Accelerator program, where six female filmmakers will receive subsidies in order to access TIFF’sprogrammes, which are committed to increasing participation, skills, and opportunities for women behind and in front of the camera.
“New voices are important to the future of film, and we share TIFF’s confidence in the emerging talent coming out of Canada,” said Scott Stuber, Netflix’s head of film, in a press release. “This investment will help TIFF increase representation in the industry, and expand opportunities for these filmmakers that will allow them to deepen their craft and advance their projects.
Additionally, Netflix will be working with TIFF to develop three events specifically aimed towards the professional development of Canadian film industry creators. “Netflix’s agreement to support both the Festival and TIFF’s year-round work with the Canadian film industry signals a meaningful commitment,” said Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente, TIFF co-heads, in a press statement.
Although Cineplex refused to screen any Netflix films at its festival-participating theatre this year, TIFF remains one of the few film festivals in the world to embrace Netflix and other streaming services. It has screened several Netflix films in recent years, including the Oscar-winning
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