annual report 2004-2005

þ Letter of transmittal July 31, 2005

Honourable Eric Robinson

Minister of Culture, Heritage and Tourism

Room 118, Legislative Building

450 Broadway

Winnipeg,

R3C 0V8

Dear Minister Robinson:

In accordance with Section 16 of The Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation Act, I have the honour to present the Annual Report of the Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

Respectfully submitted,

Cheryl Barker

Chairperson 05

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Combined withthe thankful. we are very that Manitoba, andfor andcultural growth of to theeconomic are significant that the cultural industries belief Manitoba’s of demonstrate the Government enhancements expenditures. oneligible These Manitoba labour credit to a55%tax up are nowableto access productions credit, qualifying 45%base tax current n h or fDirectors, and theBoard of rgasandsupport, programs own Kevin Walters. a contributed to, has MANITOBA MANITOBA launched rte yfre inpge Collin Friesen, Winnipegger former Written by ol utradJmsWoods. andJames Hunter Holly andwinners, including Robin Williams, nominees multiple Oscar uigfsa er2005, During fiscal year contribution. their themfor thank appreciated andwe are greatly andteamwork commitment, talents akrud neuain iac,fnriig ui and filmmaking, the ineducation,finance, fundraising, music and backgrounds andbringing skills Aboriginal, communities Francophone and Métis representing Manitoba’s With board members Vice-Chairperson. appointed board member, LisaMeeches, as newly & SOUND Furthermore, andguidance. contributions his John Harviefor themselves. We departing Vice-Chairperson, our andcultural industries would like to acknowledge andthank arts Manitoba’s of diversity In closing, the cultural industries. of inthegrowth and development continuing to invest for andMines Development Culture, Heritage and support, the Tourism andIndustry, of Economic Departments their Manitoba for of appreciation to the Government ucs fteclua nutyi aioa Yu raiiyand creativity motivation to continue to thriveandsucceed. inManitoba. Your dedication is thecultural industry of success contributing to the andwriters, for musicians, filmmakers, producers eiae mlye at dedicated employees are the the film,soundrecording andinteractive mediaindustries promotion of andthefurther success contributed to the Corporation’s those whohave inthecultural industry. 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Awards Chairperson Cheryl Barker Seven TimesLucky The Saddest Music inthe World AIOAFILM & SOUND’s MANITOBA , received three Genie awards at the 24th AnnualGenie the at received, threeawards Genie AIOAFILM & SOUND MANITOBA AIOAFILM & SOUND MANITOBA AIOAFILM & SOUND MANITOBA rdcdi inpgb i avsanddirected Jarvis Liz , produced inWinnipegby AIOAFILM & SOUND MANITOBA AIOAFILM & SOUND MANITOBA General Manager Executive Officer Chief Carole Vivier , afilmfundedby oain eatethosted a department locations ol iet hn all the would like to thank ihst xrs our to express wishes The Big White or elcsthe Board reflects AIOAFILM MANITOBA The Big White welcomed a . Their stars . annual report 2004-2005

þ The Corporation

Manitoba Film & Sound Recording Development Corporation (MANITOBA FILM & SOUND) is a statutory corporation of government proclaimed under The Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation Act. Funded by the Province of Manitoba, the management of MANITOBA FILM & SOUND reports directly to the Board of Directors appointed by the Lieutenant Governor.

MANITOBA FILM & SOUND's mission is to promote Manitoba’s film, sound recording and interactive media industries at home and to the world, by: Developing new talent, industry-skills, Nurturing new and existing talent, to higher levels, and Communicating and marketing to people at home and throughout the world the talent and skill-levels that are here in Manitoba.

þ Board of Directors

The activities of MANITOBA FILM & SOUND are monitored by the Board of Directors, which includes: Cheryl Barker – Chairperson Lisa Meeches – Vice-Chairperson (appointed to the Board, November 24, 2004) Heather Bishop – Chair, Finance and Planning Committee David Dandeneau – Chair, Programs Committee Léo Dufault Cor Godri Joy Keeper Alana Langelotz Ric Paquette John Harvie (to November 10, 2004)

þ Personnel

The Corporation is administered by the Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, who reports directly to the Board of Directors.

Carole Vivier Chief Executive Officer / General Manager and Film Commissioner Monique Ledohowski Manager, Finance and Operations Alexa Rosentreter Manager, Film and Interactive Media Programs (to August 27, 2004) Angie Glesby Manager, Film and Interactive Media Programs (appointed October 4, 2004) Kevin Walters Manager, Sound Recording Programs Louise O’Brien-Moran Manager, Locations Danielle Jubinville Programs Analyst Anna Walker Programs Assistant Sebastien Nasse Tax Credit Analyst (appointed May 25, 2004) Pamela Hoeschen Communications & Corporate Affairs Coordinator (to Jan.28, 2005) Mark Glucki Administration/Locations Assistant Peggy Romas Administrative Assistant

Credit - Annual Report Assembled by: Maria Cefali, Communications & Corporate Affairs Coordinator (April 05), Manitoba Film & Sound 05 4 MANITOBA once program was Credit In March 2005,theManitoba Filmand Video Production Tax license. broadcast a CRTC holds beassociated withacorporation that or FILM hold cannot corporations therestriction that legislation to March 1,2008,andremoval of Credit theFilmand Video Production Tax included theextension of more viable. enhancements locations Other making distant by available to producers increase thelocations province, and to filminour more producers andto attract Manitoba production companies anincentive add to theseenhancements anadditional 5% ruralandnorthernincentive. Bothof marketing mechanism intheform of another was Filming Bonus Frequent theinternational filmcommunity. Complementing the ‘ground breaking’ by &declared as was inwhat launching Filming Bonus’,Manitoba an raisedthebar withthe5%‘Frequent program. 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The Advisory Production Tax pertaining to theManitoba Filmand Video matters frequently various to discuss Committee meets the year throughout Advisory Credit 2002, the Tax Established infiscal year consideration. the government’s for credit enhance- to the existing tax for andamendments indeveloping therecommendations ments involvement their andfor work their for program theManitoba Film& Video Production TaxCredit of AdvisoryCommittee TaxCredit omnt cnmcDvlpeto aie (CEDC). Cabinet of Development &Economic Community Science Association and (MMPIA) andthe Technology, Manitoba MotionPicture Industry Energy, of Culture, Heritage and Tourism, theDepartment of and Mines,theDepartment AIOAFILM & SOUND MANITOBA FILM & SOUND MANITOBA ntaie during the2005fiscal year. initiatives someof of anoverview The following is and Guilds. Winnipeg, andlocalUnions (WFG); Film Training of Manitoba (FTM); theNational Screen Institute (NSI); the City Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Association (MIDMA); theWinnipegFilm Group andrepresentatives, Association (MARIA);Manitoba NewMedia(MNM); associations Audio Recording Industry withindustry Association closely (MMPIA); theManitoba including theManitoba MotionPicture Industry andworks consults two Francophone projects. and three Aboriginal, twoMétis towards allocated, 50%went funds thetotal television andfeature film of the$1.4million dollars Of co- produced Manitoba production or companies. produced by to eligibleprojects investments provide equity DrivenFeature FilmProduction Program, which and theMarket aioaFl I program. Manitoba FilmPIE accessed the year, five localproduction companies first Within its competitive, to required buildequity, to become andto morefinance growth andexpansion. with thetools owned companies Manitoba sustainability. The program alsoprovides and subsequent bet trc igrbde productions. budget bigger able to attract supportive hand,Manitoba is around theworldandwith Government’s among film commissions province to remain aleader have enabledour All theseenhancements credit. a55%tax in potential results enhancement and5%ruralnorthernincentive, the Filming Bonus added to the5%Frequent base, credit 10%resulting ina45%tax credit increasing thebase tax again enhanced by oaheeteCroainsobjectives, To achieve the Corporation’s h eateto nuty cnmcDevelopment Industry, Economic of , theDepartment xed erfl hnst l h ebr fthe of to all themembers thanks aheartfelt extends AIOAFILM & SOUND’s MANITOBA AIOAFILM & SOUND MANITOBA annual report 2004-2005

þ Community Outreach Initiatives þ Manitoba Music and Motion Pictures

To achieve MANITOBA FILM & SOUND’s mission to communicate and market the Corporation’s mandate and objectives, the Corporation par- Development Project ticipated in a variety of community outreach initiatives in fiscal year 2005. Marketing and communication initiatives included attending career and job symposiums, hosting program information sessions, The Manitoba Music and Motion Pictures Development Project, participating in panel discussions and accepting invitations to speak to various organizations about the Corporation’s programs, such as New known as the M3P Program, supports the market development York University, the Canadian Librarian Specialist Association, Studio activities of Manitoba’s film and sound recording artists and Producers Tour & Community Reception, Project Managers Association, companies. To support these initiatives MANITOBA FILM & SOUND NSI Aboriginal Youth Training Program and Teen Venture Career Program at West Kildonan Collegiate and a Producers’ Tour which included a funds have been redirected to the Manitoba Motion Picture Industry community reception joint with Manitoba Motion Picture Industry Association (MMPIA) and the Manitoba Audio Recording Industry Association (MMPIA). Association (MARIA) to support the Access to Markets, the Market Community outreach initiatives in fiscal year 2005 included, but Access and the Business Plan Development portion of the Portfolio were not limited to: Investment Envelope Programs. With over 130 applicants accessing the M3P program, marketing development included companies Career and Job Symposiums: MANITOBA FILM & SOUND partnered with several industry associations to market and communicate attending such events as the Banff Television Festival, the Toronto information about the film and sound recording industries to students, International Film Festival, the Aboriginal Music Awards, Canadian job-seekers and the general public. Partners included the Manitoba Awards and the Western Canadian Music Awards, Motion Picture Industry Association (MMPIA), the Manitoba Audio Recording Industry Association (MARIA), the National Screen Institute SXSW, NXNE and the Folk Alliance. (NSI), Winnipeg Film Group (WFG), IATSE 856 and the Director’s Guild of (Manitoba District). Career and job symposiums in fiscal year 2005 included: • Create Your Future Aboriginal Career Exploration Fair (Winnipeg) þ • Collège Universitaire de Saint-Boniface Career Expo (Winnipeg) Industry Support • Parkland Career & Job Fair (Dauphin) • Brandon Career Symposium (Brandon) Industry Support was provided to the Winnipeg Film Group, the National Film Board, the • Rotary Career Symposium (Winnipeg) National Screen Institute, Manitoba New Media (MNM) and Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Asscoaition (MIDMA) to develop the talents and business skills of developing and established þ First Stories filmmakers and interactive media producers.

As part of a joint sponsorship with the National Film Board, CBC Television-Manitoba and Telefilm Canada, MANITOBA FILM & SOUND contributed to the funding of First Stories - a weeklong intense documentary workshop offered to fifteen emerging Aboriginal filmmakers from across Manitoba. The filmmakers will train in research, proposal and narration writing, cin- ematography, directing and all aspects of postproduction. Once the workshop is completed, four participants will be chosen to produce their documentaries, with the potential to have them aired on CBC Television-Manitoba.

þ Sponsorships MANITOBA FILM & SOUND recognizes the importance of supporting Manitoba’s FilmExchange Film Festival , Cannes Film Festival, as one of the many partners in the motion picture and music organizations through sponsorship/partnership opportuni- Canadian Pavilion, Genie/Gemini Awards, the Jazz Winnipeg Festival and the Canadian ties, which in return support the Corporation’s mission to develop, nurture, communicate and market the film, sound and the interactive media industries. Aboriginal Music Awards to name but a few. MANITOBA FILM & SOUND also supported developing festivals including the Winnipeg Aboriginal Film and Video Festival and This year, MANITOBA FILM & SOUND provided sponsorship/partnership support to several film, sound recording and interactive media events including the NSI Festival des vidéastes du Manitoba. 05

6 MANITOBA FILM & SOUNDANNUAL REPORT osRyod CRS hi) iitrEi oisn rme ayDoer, Mike Pagtakhan Gary Robinson, Premier Eric (CARAS, Chair), Minister Reynolds Ross hrlBre Car n akHre Car utnCmig har fPerforming Arts) Theatre of (Chair, Harper (Chair) andJack Cheryl Barker Cuslo on oga Ward) and Anita Neville (M.P., Douglas Winnipeg South Centre). –Point (Counsillor ei atr,MlneBry(President, CARAS) and Carole Vivier.Kevin Walters, MelanieBerry alAprpn rme ayDe iha‘ua ihs trat witha‘HumanRights’ star Doer Gary Premier pins Gail Asper Fiscal Year 2005: Year inReview þ the JunoWelcoming Reception. AIOAFL ON hisAPFA Chairs FILM & SOUND MANITOBA Video Tax Credit Program with Program Credit Video Tax through theManitoba Filmand were supported feature films in Churchill, Manitoba. Both filmed pre-dominantly Eden J.J.Harper andRecreating Indians: The Shooting of Shields Stories, Cowboys & eiiAad nominations. Gemini Awards recognized with the 2004 were significantly community diverse andtalented television Manitoba’s are thrilled that Association (MMPIA) Industry Manitoba MotionPicture Program. Television Production Financing production, in Winnipeg whilethe B.C. filmedentirely Media, was andRhombus Gal Pictures Buffalo Maddin andproduced by the World supported through the World & SOUND nominations, such as, received multiple Made-in-Manitoba productions of number A secured 19 Gemini nominations. television industry Manitoba’s þ The Saddest Music inthe Awards. Genie were nominated for Both þ an Manitoban for exceptional year was 2005 Fiscal year þ three events andcurrent issues ongoing industry to discuss (APFA)gathers Funding Agencies Provincial The Associationof AIOAFILM & SOUND MANITOBA The Saddest Music inthe l fwhich were , all of film andtelevision industry 2004 genieawards 2004 geminiawards and The Saddest Music in AIOAFILM MANITOBA ietdb Guy , directed by The Snow Walker h Snow Walker The aktDriven Market oehrwiththe together hi o iclya 05 AF ersnsthe provincial andterritorial film andtelevision funding agencies. represents 2005. APFA fiscal year for Chair The ors) aoeVve (CEO andFilm Tourism),Commissioner, Carole Vivier Robinson (Culture, Heritage and Eric this Genie Awards, withMinister at year’s were ingoodcompany andnominees Genie winners Manitoba’s Toronto International FilmFestival andthe theSundance International Venice FilmFestival. FilmFestival, the such as festivals screening at ussinattendance. guests • , • • The Saddest Music inthe World Saddest Music inthe World The & SOUND AIOAFILM & SOUND MANITOBA Joe MacDonald(Manitoba based producer) and Anand Ramayya Current presented to Cosmic • CanadaAward: andLindalee Tracey Raymont Peter Television) History Network TV Peoples inassociation withManitoba based Aboriginal Stefansson Vilhjalmur (White Pine Pictures of Quest lonely -The Dreamer Arctic Biography/ • Best inassociation withHGTV) MotionPictures Merit Manitoba’s (Producer: the Gods Gwynne Basen -Recreating Eden - Garden of Direction inaLifestyle/ • Best Series Program or Based Entertainment Reality • Best ei onr(Manitoba based producer), Cecil Rosner aPolitical Animal News:Disclosure - The Making of CBC Jim Williamson, Catherine Legge andJaneMingay ouetr Program: Documentary Series: Practical InformationProgram or civmn inMusic Achievement inEditing Achievement inCostumeDesign Achievement h orMntb eiiaadwnesare: Manitoba Gemini award winners The four lorciigeut funding. also receiving equity World hogotmn wrssosars Canada. outstanding work across their shows awards were recognized for many artists throughout our of Many artists. are meetings scheduled events. APFA and chaired onarotating basis during regularly a year times ,KriIvnRs MAfrFr ar)HahrBishop, Garry) Heather Fort for (MLA ), Kerri Irvin-Ross AIOAFILM & SOUND MANITOBA or ebr n ayohrspecial other board member, and many eevdtreGneaad for: received three Genie awards – Original Score: : David Wharnsby hitpe Dedrick Christopher received international attention, : Meg McMillan AIOAFILM MANITOBA a the was annual report 2004-2005

Gail Thomsom (Ontario Media Development Corporation), Carole Vivier and Kristine Murphy (Ontario Media Development Corporation) at the Juno Welcoming Reception. Carole Vivier, Minister Jim Rondeau (Industry, Economic Development and Mines), and Cheryl Barker (Chair, MANITOBA FILM & SOUND)

þ more film & television success…

Lisa Meeches, Meeches Video Productions Inc., is the executive producer, director, writer and co-host of The Sharing Circle (now in its 13th season – the longest running aboriginal program in Canadian television history) was awarded the First annual Manitoba First Nations Business Award, at the Aboriginal Economic Development Conference and Trade Show. Minister Scott Smith, Minister Eric Robinson, producers Bob Sertner, Frank Von Zerneck (Von Zerneck Sertner Films), Kim Todd (Original Pictures) and Jamie Brown (Frantic Films), with Premier Gary Doer & Carole Vivier at the tax credit announcement, on the set of The Big White. Seven Times Lucky , produced in Winnipeg by Liz Jarvis, Buffalo Gal Pictures and written and directed by Gary Yates, was a double winner at the annual Method Fest Film Festival in Los Angeles. Yates accepted awards for Best Picture and Best Screenplay. Los Angeles Times film critic Kevin Thomas described the film as “A dizzyingly elaborate, adroit neo-noir,” noting it was the strongest film he’d seen at the festival.

To commemorate the release of Shall We Dance?, the first widely distributed multi-million dollar picture shot in Manitoba, the Province of Manitoba, MANITOBA FILM & SOUND and the City of Winnipeg hosted a private reception and screening of the film on October 13, 2004. Invited to the screening were Manitoba crew, local cast, film suppliers who worked on the film, as well as local business and homeowners, whose properties were included in the movie. Special guests included Premier Gary Doer and Mayor Sam Katz. Cathy Robinson, Minister Eric Robinson and Buffy Sainte-Marie.

þ on the road with film

As part of the Aurora WinterFest festivities, The Honourable Eric Robinson, Minister of Culture, Heritage and Tourism along with Rob Merilees of Infinity Films attended a special screening of the feature film The Snow Walker in Churchill, Manitoba. Churchill was one of the key locations for The Snow Walker which beautifully showcases the rugged tundra of Canada’s North. Manitoba’s own Doc Walker, country recording artists and Juno nominee, performed at the festivities. Kevin Walters (Manager, Sound Recording Programs), Derrick Ross (VP, EMI Music), Ginette Lavack (Destination Winnipeg) and Ross Reynolds (CARAS, Chair). þ Sound Recording Industry 05 Fiscal year 2005 was an exceptional year for Manitoba recording artists and companies. Many of our artists were recognized for their outstanding work throughout many awards shows across Canada. þ western canadian music awards At the 2004 Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA’s), Manitoba artists accounted for 33 nominations in 18 different categories, leaving only two categories without a Manitoba nominee. The winners included Big Dave McLean for Outstanding Blues artist, Lulu & the Tomcat for Outstanding Children’s Recording, for Outstanding Indie -Album, The Wailin’ Jennys for Outstanding Roots Recording and in addition to winning the Outstanding Country Recording Award, Doc Walker also won the Entertainer of the Year award, beating out big name acts such as Nickelback, Sarah McLachlan, and Nelly Furtado. þ awards In September 2004, Kevin Foster Martin Band was nominated for Independent Group or Duo of the Picture Courtesy of MARIA Walters (Manager, Sound Carole Vivier, Errol Ranville , winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award and Sara Stasiuk Year. Local graphic designers Guppy won their second CCMA for best ANNUAL REPORT (MARIA) at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards in Toronto. Recording Programs) attended album graphics. Over the years, MANITOBA FILM & SOUND is the 2004 Canadian Country proud to have provided financial investment to both Doc Walker and The Music Awards held in Foster Martin Band through various programs such as the Sound Edmonton. Manitoba's Doc Walker had five nominations Recording Album fund, the Tour and Marketing Support programs, and including Single of the Year, the Music Video program. Manitoba success stories, Doc Walker and Album of the Year and won for The Foster Martin Band, have evolved into two of Manitoba's currently Group of the Year, and The most recognized and established sound recording groups. þ on the road with music... MANITOBA FILM & Canadian BBQ at SXSW. Over 300 people attended the BBQ which took SOUND and The Manitoba place at the historic Caswell House in Austin. Audio Recording Industry Picture Courtesy of MARIA As an indication that Manitoba artists are garnering national and inter- The crowd at the Manitoba BBQ NXNE, in Toronto. Association (MARIA) hosted two showcases at the Folk Alliance national attention, a record 16 Manitoba recording acts were invited to Conference, in Montreal and at perform at the 10th Anniversary of the North by Northeast (NXNE) music the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in Toronto. MANITOBA FILM & SOUND is proud to have music conference, in Austin, provided financial support to 13 of the NXNE showcasing acts through our Texas. A record number of Sound Recording Programs. As well, MANITOBA FILM & SOUND Manitoba artists performed at and the Manitoba Audio Recording Industry Association (MARIA) are this year’s festival including: proud to provide financial support to the NXNE showcasing acts through The Duhks, Telepathic the jointly funded Market Access Program. MANITOBA FILM & Butterflies, The Waking Eyes, SOUND and MARIA hosted the very successful Manitoba BBQ at NXNE, The Wailin’ Jennys, Novillero, which included DJ performances by Manitoba musicians Garfield Williams Comeback Kid and Mood Ruff, (Mood Ruff) and Grant Paley (Moses Mayes). MANITOBA FILM & SOUND highlightingOn Thethe incredible Road With Music… talent of Manitoba artists. Once MANITOBA FILM & SOUND was also involved in the planning and Picture Courtesy of MARIA Minister Eric Robinson, presenting Ness Michaels (Sunshine Records) with again,MANITOBA MANITOBA FILM & SOUND FILM and & fundinghosted alongof a Manitobawith NXNE, Showcase the annual at thisCanadian year’s BBQ Ontario atSXSW. Council Over of Folk300 an award at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. SOUNDThe Manitobaand MARIAAudio co-hostedRecording Festivalspeople attended Conference. the BBQA total which of 12took Manitoban place at theartists historic showcased Caswell Houseat the alongIndustry with Association NXNE, the (MARIA)annual event,in Austin. which took place in Guelph, Ontario. hosted two showcases at the Folkþ Alliancemore Conference, sound in recordingAs an indication successesthat Manitoba artists are garnering national and inter- Montreal and at the South by national attention, a record 16 Manitoba recording acts were invited to • Winnipeg secures the 2006 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards as host city. Southwest• Manitoba's outstanding (SXSW) Aboriginalmusic musicalperform talent at the was 10th well representedAnniversary at of this the year’sNorth Canadianby Northeast Aboriginal (NXNE) Music music conference,Awards in Toronto,in Austin, with Texas. nominees A in 12conference of the 19 categories.in Toronto. MANITOBA FILM & SOUND is proud to have provided financial support to 13 of the NXNE showcasing acts through our record• MANITOBA number FILM of Manitoba& SOUND funded MARIA’s Aboriginal Music Initiative •artistsFour Manitoba performed acts at nominated this year’s at thisSound year’s Junos,Recording including Programs. Nathan, As Fresh well, I.E., MANITOBA The Waking FILM Eyes & SOUND and with and the the festivalWailin’ including: Jennys taking The home Duhks, the Juno forManitoba Best Roots Audio & Traditional Recording Album Industry of the AssociationYear. (MARIA) are proud to •TelepathicArtists such as Butterflies, Comeback KidThe and The provideDuhks made financial significant support inroads to the intoNXNE the showcasing american market acts through with the the release jointly Wakingof their Eyes, new TheCD’s Wailin’ Jennys, funded Market Access Program. MANITOBA FILM & SOUND and MARIA Picture Courtesy of MARIA •Novillero,Numerous Comeback Manitoba artists Kid and and labelshosted scored the major very success successful at placing Manitoba their BBQ music at into NXNE, major which film included and television DJ per- On the Red Carpet with Adam Beach Moodseries, Ruff,such as,highlighting Jaylene Johnson, the with herformances music in byJoan Manitoba of Arcadia, musicians Paper Moon Garfield in the TVWilliams movie Falcon (Mood Beach, Ruff) and at the Aboriginal Music Showcase. incredibleDawson’s Creektalent DVD, of Queer Manitoba as Folk, DarkGrant Oracle Paley and (Moses Cake, Mayes).and the Paperbacks in Fuel TV. artists. Once again, MANITOBA 8 FILM & SOUND and MARIA co- MANITOBA FILM & SOUND was also involved in the planning and funding annual report 2004-2005

þ winnipeg hosts the 2005 juno awards The 2005 Junos were awarded to Winnipeg as the host city, based on a Committee did an amazing job of combination of strong support and commitments from municipal, provincial promoting the great local and national and federal governments, the local business community, excellent host aboriginal music that this country has to facilities and a long established reputation as a city that embraces Canadian offer. music and culture. The Junos were held April 3rd, 2005 at the new MTS Centre in downtown Winnipeg. Hosted by CTV’s, Brent Butt, the show made Selkirk, Manitoba had the role as host Manitobans proud as it showcased many local artists. A strong sense of for the 2005 Juno Cup- Celebrity Manitoba pride and excitement was present! Charity Hockey Game. A sold-out crowd Picture Courtesy of MARIA The Aboriginal Music Showcase marquee at the Burton Cummings filled the Selkirk Recreation Complex to The Winnipeg Juno Host Committee, chaired by MANITOBA FILM & Theatre during Juno weekend. watch a Canadian team of musicians SOUND’s own, Kevin Walters (Manager, Sound Recording Program) play against an NHL All-Star team. All included representatives from the Manitoba Audio Industry Association (MARIA), Western Diversification, the Province of Manitoba, the City of proceeds raised went towards MusiCan, Winnipeg, Destination Winnipeg, MANITOBA FILM & SOUND and CARAS’ music education program. members of the province’s music industry. Juno festivities carried on through the Tickets to the Juno Awards sold out in a record-breaking 16 minutes, demon- weekend, with Juno Fest. Over 100 strating to the rest of the country that Juno weekend was going to be a huge musicians performed at 15 venues in success and an exciting time for Winnipeg. downtown Winnipeg during Friday and Saturday night. Some Juno nominees After months of Juno buzz going on in the city, clean up crews started going and local performers, such as The to work downtown, banners were being displayed down Portage Avenue, and Wailin’ Jennys, Greg MacPherson, The Buffy Sainte-Marie, Errol Ranville (C-Weed Band), Kenny Boyce the phones at MANITOBA FILM & SOUND were ringing off the hook! Barrymores, Johnny Cajun, The Duhks (Manager, Film & Cultural Affairs). The 2005 Juno events kicked off with a Manitoba Social called, “The and Novillero, were amongst those who Flatter the Land! The Harder the Rock! It’s great to be from here!” The participated. evening featured performances by , Doc Walker, The Waking Eyes, Rudimental, Joey Gregorash and C- Weed Band. This social was a The Burton Cummings theatre was the success in welcoming industry people, artists and performers to Winnipeg. venue for the Songwriters’ Circle, an up-close and personal Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) held a concert hosted by Burton Cummings Welcoming Reception on Friday afternoon, for delegates and where musicians such as , Jully Black, sponsors. Guests were entertained by Amanda Stott, C-Weed band, Doc Amanda Stott, Gordie Sampson and Walker, Nathan and aboriginal dancing by Big Bear Dance Troupe. Allan Doyle gathered to share their The Canadian Aboriginal music scene was showcased to a sold out crowd at creative process behind their songs and the Burton Cummings Theatre and the Manitoba Aboriginal Music Host music. Juno winners, The Wailin’ Jennys performing at the Junos

Rudimental performing at the Manitoba Social. Doc Walker performing at the Manitoba Social. The Waking Eyes perfoming at the Junos. 05 10 MANITOBA FILM & SOUNDANNUAL REPORT rdcr’Tu inr aoeVve i a AcnatPcue) er Ketcham Pictures), Jerry ,Kia Jam(Ascendant Dinner– CaroleProducers’ Vivier Tour drco/rdcr,Jlet aoin(rdcr ihMnse Jim (director/producer), Juliette Hagopian(producer) withMinister oda Idsr,Eooi eeomn andMines)delivering Development Rondeau (Industry, Economic Dse)adMnse ct mt Idsr,Eooi eeomn andMines). Development Smith (Industry, Economic Scott (Disney) andMinister Hudson Hickman(MGM), Louise O’Brien-Moran(Manager, Locations) andJerry usnHcmn(G)adCey akr(hi,MNTB FILM & SOUND) (Chair, MANITOBA Hudson Hickman (MGM) and Cheryl Barker From themovie h aioaTxCei to theproducers. Credit the Manitoba Tax Stryker Ketcham (Disney)ontheProducers’ Tour. Fiscal Year 2005: Year inReview þ ynBak(actor/producer), Noam Gonick , Ryan Black ttePoue’ ordinner. Tour theProducer’s at aioaFl omsinadLctosDepartment Manitoba Film Commission andLocations h orssin eesra u vrtefl f20 n pig20.Oe 0 ebr attended the 200members 2004andspring 2005.Over the fall of sessions, which covered thefollowing topics: over were spread out sessions The four skills, successes, and vision. their about andtalk members MIDMA Winnipeg andmeet and inNorth America were invited to visit to thetop meet,share professionals ideas theevening someof inManitoba theopportunity collaborate. To complement offered all NewMediaparticipants Series second month. Speaker The MIDMA speakers, to beheldevery involving guest networking events of involving aseries safilming location. as Manitoba market aggressively remaining competitive andcontinuing to importance of choose from andtherefore, to locationchoices have a world of literally films,production companies their When deciding where to shoot andindustry liaison. government budgeting, locationscouting, breakdown, including: script locationservices spectrum of abroad offers commission that þ SOUND M SOUND FILM & MANITOBA the Film (AFCI), International of Commissioners amember Association of As tdns oslat n oenetrpeettvsfo cosManitoba attended. from across theindustry. representatives Designers, educators, artists, andgovernment area of students, consultants from every attracted interested participants The series • • • • funding forcontentdevelopment; ID eeoigcnetfrbsns andadvertising. business for developing content creation; andcontent the gaming industry new mediaandmusic; development; andcontent creativity the relationship between artistic M A Interactive MediaIndustry AIOAFILM & MANITOBA S pe safull-service film is ak eonzsthe recognizes er Serie aioawstebcdo o eea us rdcin hsyear, this productions including: severalguest the backdrop for Manitoba was Ketcham alsotoured Jerry Producer Churchill, Manitoba andsurrounding area. and production companies inthecity. various service providers of thefacilities well as around Winnipeg, as Interlake andneighbourhoods areas Winnipeg, various inManitoba’s of Region, outskirts andlandscapes toured towns The producers recording sound industry. Manitoba’s well as producers, directors, crew andsuppliers, as Manitoba for alsoprovided networkingThe Producers’ opportunities Tour to offer. Manitoba has that andservices locations Ketcham (Disney)to showcase theextraordinary HudsonHickman (MGM) andJerry for Tour hosted aProducers department s: h aioaItrcieDgtlMdaAscain(IM)pttgte aplan together the Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Association (MIDMA) put Naughty &Nice: The George Lopez ChristmasMovie (Von rmMy23to 28,2004 From May While I Was Gone(Von Zerneck Films) Sertner Vinegar Hill(Von Zerneck Films) Sertner The Big White (AscendantPictures) Category 6:DayofDestruction Category ( Von Zerneck Films) Sertner Tamara (ArmadaPictures) Zerneck Films) Sertner AIOAFILM & SOUND’s MANITOBA locations annual report 2004-2005

Mike Benson, Minister Robinson, Carole Vivier and Kevin Walters at the Picture Courtesy of MARIA Carole Vivier and The Wailin’ Jennys at the Juno Gala Dinner. Kevin Walters (Manager, Sound Recording Programs), Eugene Kostyra Minister’s Lunch. (Government of Manitoba), Carole Vivier, Andy Mclean (Managing Director, NXNE) and Sam Baardman(MARIA) at the 9th annual Canadian BBQ at SXSW which took place at the historic Caswell House in Austin, Texas.

Sierra Noble performing at the Juno Welcoming Reception. Maria Cefali (MANITOBA FILM & SOUND), Brenna Knought (CARAS), Kevin Walters, Lisa Meeches (Board member) and Mike Benson (Culture, Kevin Walters and Leisa Peacock (CARAS). Heritage and Tourism) at the MANITOBA FILM & SOUND Open House.

Big Bear Dance Troupe performing at the Juno Welcoming Reception. Picture Courtesy of MARIA Sam Baardman (MARIA), Carole Vivier, Eugene Kostyra, Sam Baardman (MARIA), Dani Jubinville (MANITOBA FILM & SOUND), Carole (Government of Manitoba), Heather Bishop (MFS Board member) Vivier , Kevin Walters(Manager, Sound Recording Programs) and Sara Stasiuk and Marni Thornton (SOCAN). (MARIA) at the 2004 Manitoba BBQ at NXNE. a n20 hnMntb a oet h i ugtproduction hometo thebigbudget in2004whenManitoba was was 200 foreign locationshooting grew from $33.1million infiscal year Figure 2illustrates intheprovince. As controlled) activity bolstering bothco-production (Manitoba shared ownership &control) andforeign locat can alsobecredited for Credit Manitoba Tax The expensed. oneligibleManitoba labour credit Filming may Bo credit, qualifying productions adding a5%Frequent 45%tax credit. wereCombined madein2005by with the current Northern incentive anda10%increase to the base tax growth intheprovince. Enhancements andemployment development create economic 05 12 MANITOBA FILM & SOUNDANNUAL REPORT þ Figure One oa f9 a rdtapiain eei aiu tgso rcsigdrn h 05fsa er ersnigapoiaey$250 processing during the2005fiscal year, representing approximately of $20.1million. stages of were in various credits applications and estimated tax credit 93tax total of A The o.eis5 $70mlin 37mlin 14% 11% 8% 6% $3.7million $3.3million $5.6million $7.5million $27.0million $29.9million $66.7million BUDGET %OF AS $126.4million CREDIT TAX 93$250 $20.1 CREDIT TAX PROJECTED 53 PRODUCTION BUDGETS FINAL PROJECTED 13 TOTALS 8 19 PROJECTS OF NUMBER Doc.Series Documentary/ Specials TV theWeek, Movie of million Series million TV Feature Films TYPE 8% er nigMrh3 mut eotdfo rvosyasmay years reported from previous ending March 31amounts years aydet hne provided uponfinalreporting. dueto changes vary Note: MARCH 31 ENDED YEAR FISCAL aioaFl n ie rdcinTxCredit Tax Manitoba Filmand Video Production aioaTxCredit Manitoba Tax Manitoba Credit Film And Video Production Tax PRODUCTION INMANITOBA steefgrsrpeetpouto ugt sa fiscal at as production budgets represent thesefigures As (In Millions ofDollars) Manitoba& ControlOwnership Share Non-Manitoban Owned& Controlled Total Production Manitoba Owned & Controlled þ combined with IM&TELEVISION FILM AIOAFILM & SOUND’s MANITOBA a nrdcdi 97t rvd nicniet h rvt imadtlvso rdcinidsr to introduced in1997to provide anincentive to theprivate filmandtelevision production industry was Shall WeDance? $ $ $ 140.0 120.0 100.0 $ $ $ $ $ 40.0 20.0 80.0 60.0 qiyfnnigi seta otegot fMntb’ filmandtelevision industry. The Manitoba’s essential to thegrowth of financing is equity 0.0 $10.6 2002 $19.1 $33.1 $62.8 $14.6 032004 2003 $22.3 Figure Two $50.6 $87.5 $11.0 o$42i 05 h otdaai increase dramatic 2 to $54.2in2005. The most $18.2 $89.7 ion shooting (non-Manitoba owned& o eal oacs upto a55%tax now beableto access $118.9 $16.6 2005 $28 $54.2 u anda5%Rural and nus ilo ot fproduction activity, million of worth $98.8 annual report 2004-2005

þ Other Dollars Levered - Film

Financing of independent productions requires financial investment from several sources. MANITOBA FILM & SOUND’s equity commitment to a project will often trigger other investors to participate. Outside of MANITOBA FILM & SOUND and the Manitoba Provincial Tax Credit, other sources for production financing investments come from Telefilm Canada and the Canadian Television Fund; Market Support (Broadcaster licenses, Distribution Advances); Federal and other Government Support and Tax Credits, and Private Sector (i.e. production company investment, deferrals, corporate sponsors and private investments).

As Figure 3 demonstrates, with Manitoba’s 10.8% equity financing and estimated tax credit support, $98.8 million in indigenous, co- production and foreign production activity occurred in fiscal 2005. This amount reflects $88.1 million of investment from other sources. This is a clear indication that Manitoba’s modest investment attracts millions of dollars of additional revenues into Manitoba’s economy.

Figure Three Other Government Support $1.1 Million Federal Tax Credits $3.3 Million 1.1% 3.3%

Canadian Television Fund Market Support $4.6 Million $15.7 Million 4.7% 15.9%

Telefilm $6.1 Million 6.2%

Manitoba Provincial Tax Credits Private Sector $9.2 Million $57.3 Million 9.3% 58%

MANITOBA FILM & SOUND $1.5 Million 1.5%

Source: Fiscal Year 2005 film production activity of $98.8 million is compiled from data provided in equity and tax credit applications submitted to MANITOBA FILM & SOUND as of March 31, 2005. 05 14 MANITOBA FILM & SOUNDANNUAL REPORT ucse fti nutyonnationalandinternational levels. industry this of successes sources. The triggered from other and is from boththemusicians financial investment investment $525,769of theestimated $779,972inproduction activity showninFigure 4,of As competitive. limited (FACTOR, Video FACT, is Canada Council) the andthereforeSound Recording Industry for sources Available funding from other $170,428 -22% Figure Four eotdfo rvosyasmyvr u oatasprovided uponfinal reporting. dueto actuals vary may years reported from previous Note: Figure Five Private Sector steefgrsrpeetpouto ugt o D eoadMscVdoPoet sa iclyasending March 31,amounts fiscal years at as Video Projects CD, Demoand Music for production budgets represent thesefigures As Canada Council $12,000 -2% $500,000 $400,000 $900,000 $800,000 $300,000 $200,000 $700,000 $100,000 $600,000 AIOAFILM & SOUND’s MANITOBA $0 þ Other Dollars Levered -Sound $32,569 -4% Musicaction 2002 $401,872 neteti h e lmn fspott aioasemerging andestablished musicians. to Manitoba’s support of element thekey is investment $271,272 -34% AIOAFILM & SOUND MANITOBA Applicant 2003 $440,406 Source submitted to Video applications compiled from data provided in CD, DemoandMusic $254,203 -33% $254,203 FILM &SOUND SOUND PRODUCTIONACTIVITY MANITOBA Fsa er20 on rdcinatvt f$779,972is of 2005soundproduction activity : Fiscal Year AIOAFILM & SOUND MANITOBA a otiue infcnl to thecultural andeconomic contributed significantly has 042005 2004 $752,598 so March 31,2005. of as $20,000 -3% $19,500 -3% VideoFact FACTOR $779,972 very annual report 2004-2005

þ JURIES

The evaluation and adjudication of applications submitted to the Corporation by industry professionals and colleagues remains a central part of MANITOBA FILM & SOUND’s program guidelines with respect to the Sound Recording, Demo Recording, Low Budget Feature Film Development, Access to Festivals and the Interactive Media Programs.

Jurors for Sound Recording Programs are drawn from all sectors of the provincial sound recording industry and include record label employees, radio station personnel, recording studio personnel, producers, engineers, musicians, songwriters, agents, talent managers, lawyers and publicists. Sound Recording proposals must be unanimously recommended for funding by a minimum of two juries.

Film and Interactive Media industry professionals are drawn from Manitoba and across Canada to adjudicate the Low Budget Feature Film Development, the Access to Festivals, and the Interactive Media Development and Access to Markets applications.

MANITOBA FILM & SOUND thanks the following jurors who gave so generously of their time:

Aaron Peters D’Arcy Ataman George Vincent Jesse Green Luke McMaster Rob Williams Aaron Schubert Darryl Sterdan Gerry Barett Jim Murphy Marc Baueriss Sam Baardman Amrit Singh Dave Boulanger Gillian Cubb Joe Fingerote Mark Binder Sara Stasiuk Andre Clement Dave McLeod Ginette Lavack Joel Dixon Mike Benson Sheila North Anthony Tordiffe Dave Sherman Gordon Fryfogle John Batuik Miriam Baron Susan Israel Art Pearson Dave Wheeler Grant Paley John Kendle Susan Krepart Bartley Kives David Laroque Natalie Bernardin Hartley Miller John Marlowe Thom Sparling David Vogt Norm Lussier Billy Joe Green Jonathan Tammuz Tiffany Joy Hirniak David Wilson Howard Klopak Paul Nolin Billy Simard Denis Prieur Howard Manshein Karine Pilotte Ray Martin Tim Cattani Bob Lower Dominic Lloyd Jack Shapira Kathy Fenton Rayne DeLaronde Todd Jordan Carol Parnell Don Ranville Jacques Augustin Kinzey Posen Renee Lamoureux Tremaine Burrows Chris Frayer Dylan Hermiston Jacques Lavergne Leonard Shaw Rick Fenton Vince Fontaine Chris Lynch Eli Epp Jacques St Goddard Lisa Stovin Rick Roschuk Wes Wilson Curtis Jonnie Errol Ranville Jason Andrich Lochlin Cross Rob Rousseau Zane Zallis 05 16 MANITOBA FILM & SOUNDANNUAL REPORT h ato thenewtelevision series of The cast enfrKd n eis la,a Winnipeg Beach. Kydd andMelissa Elias, at Jennifer ihe asedra t ar Colebourn andWinnie Lt. Harry as Michael Fassbender From themovie, Seven TimesLucky ihr eeadJnie Lopez, filmedinWinnipeg. Richard Gere andJennifer Shall WeDance? þ RJCSSPOTDI ICLYEAR2005 FISCAL PROJECTS SUPPORTED IN A BearNamed Winnie trigJnsChernick, Kevin Pollak, LianeBala starring Jonas etrn tne Tucci, Susan Sarandon, featuring, Stanley Falcon Beach oahnYuga IanMcray, , Jonathan Young as , DevonWeigel, nosrepasfrTlvso n harclRlae Fnnigudrbt hs rgastksthe takes boththeseprograms Television and Theatrical Release. Financing under for into screenplays lgbeapiat eev iaca sitnefrtedvlpeto viablemotionpicture concepts of the development receive financial assistance for Eligible applicants f$1,427,142. of total a investment were approved for During the2005fiscal year, 13newapplications winter. shooting inthe for anddirectors, andlastly positions, such as,Manitoba writers creative andFrancophone production companies, working withkey Aboriginal, Métis Development,such as, Community for onManitoba, andare awarded bonuses impact economic are reviewed based ontheir recoupable advances. The projects and/or investments equity through non-interest television projects developed feature filmor fully theproduction in financing of The FilmProduction Financing Program assists FILM PRODUCTION PROGRAM DRIVENFEATURE MARKET PROGRAM AND DRIVEN TELEVISION PRODUCTION FINANCING MARKET • FILM PROGRAMS ufl a itrsInc. BuffaloPictures Gal Blonde Indian Productions ilwIln im Inc. Willow Island Films Inc. Reel Effective Productions Group Inc. Paquin Entertainment Inc Original Pictures Inc Productions Ocular North/South Inc. LiveProductions Action Films Frantic Voice Multimedia First Inc. Films Cygnus 2802031 Manitoba Inc. AKTDIE ETR IMDVLPETFNNIGPROGRAM AND FINANCING FILM DEVELOPMENT DRIVENFEATURE MARKET PRODUCTION FINANCING EIIN PROJECT RECIPIENT omo eopbela n scmitdacrigt hss Sol h rjc ulf for qualify committed according to phases. Should theproject arecoupable loanandis form of rdcinfnnig h eeomn oncudb ovre noa qiyinvestment. loancould beconverted into anequity production financing, thedevelopment AKTDIE EEIINDVLPETFNNIGPROGRAM FINANCING DRIVENTELEVISIONDEVELOPMENT MARKET . The Kozak Last AlphaWoo . During the 2005 Fiscal Year, 20 applications were approved for a a were approved for During the2005Fiscal Year, 20applications h adno Eden The Gardenof the Saints of Lives Sex o nM Backyard inMy Not Edge The Diary’s Multi-MediaLife Sainte-Marie: A Buffy Retail the West for Wars to Washington goes St. Laurent Camp Kaboomee The Accidental Assassin h osWho Came to Play The Boys Arousal Appassionata iso h u Queen theFur of Kiss Aboriginal Youth for Series “Next!” A tcsand Stones Sticks Baby Hot Pepper • FILM PROGRAMS The TribuneAdvocateand DEVELOPMENT oa neteto $155,805. of total investment annual report 2004-2005

Recipient Project LOW BUDGET FEATURE FILM DEVELOPMENT Barbara Pritchard (People Box) Banff TV Festival FINANCING PROGRAM Hot Docs The Low Budget Feature Film Development Financing Program Barry Lank (Lank/Beach Productions) Banff TV Festival provides eligible applicants with financial assistance for the Hot Docs development of low budget feature film projects. Funding RealScreen Summit decisions are based on a subjective assessment by an independent jury. Projects are assessed on script excellence, Donna Marion (Blonde Indian Productions) Banff TV Festival and creative and cinematic merits. Jamie Brown (Frantic Films) American Film Market Banff TV Festival During the 2005 fiscal year, one application was approved for a MIPCOM total investment of $3,000. World Congress of History Producers Recipient 40 Below Films Jeff Newman (Newman) Banff TV Festival Jeremy Torrie (High Definition Pictures) IFP – New York 2004 and EXTUS Project Effective Immediately Kevin Dunn (MidCanada Entertainment) Banff TV Festival Kim Bell (MidCanada Entertainment) Banff TV Festival Kyle Irving (Meeches Video Production) Banff TV Festival ACCESS TO MARKETS PROGRAM AND PROFESSIONAL Hong Kong FilmArt MARKET FUND PROGRAM Liz Jarvis (Buffalo Gal Pictures) American Film Market The Access to Markets and Professional Market Fund are programs Toronto International Film Festival of the Manitoba Music & Motion Pictures Development Project Lorne MacPherson (Summit Films) Banff TV Festival (M3P) and is administered by the Manitoba Motion Picture Toronto International Film Festival Industry Association (MMPIA) and supported with program Lynne Skromeda (Frantic Films) Banff TV Festival assistance from MANITOBA FILM & SOUND MIPCOM Access to Markets supports the market development activities of NATPE established and emerging Manitoba motion picture producers World Congress of History Producers selected to attend national and international markets, co- Phyllis Laing (Buffalo Gal Pictures) American Film Market production conferences, exchanges, immersions and a limited Banff TV Festival number of film festivals with the intention of finding broadcasters, NATPE distributors and partners for co-productions. Toronto International Film Festival The Professional Market Fund supports the marketing activities of Robert Sauvey (Ocular) Hot Docs established Manitoba Motion Picture production companies Toronto International Film Festival represented at national and international markets, co-production Russ Mitchell (Cygnus) Banff TV Festival conferences and a limited number of film festivals with the goal of Shawn Watson (Ocular) Hot Docs enhancing their market involvement. Toronto International Film Festival In fiscal year 2005, MANITOBA FILM & SOUND committed Shelley Now NATPE $30,000 to the Access to Markets and Professional Market Fund Tanya Brunel (High Definition Pictures) IFP – New York 2004 and EXTUS Programs. Vonnie Von Helmolt (2802031 Manitoba Inc.) Banff TV Festival

Recipient Project 4710666 Manitoba Inc. La Voix de Méchif II 4879776 Manitoba Inc. Sharing Circle Season 13 5003989 Manitoba Inc. A Health Series: Why Medicine? Diabetes – A Canadian Phenomenon Capote Productions (Manitoba) Inc. Capote Hypnogogic Images Inc. Lucid Les Productions Rivard Inc. De la source au ruisseau Les Voyageurs Motel Productions (Manitoba) Inc. The Niagara Motel OP Bear Productions Inc. Falcon Beach – Pilot A Bear Named Winnie Rocky Point Productions Inc. Sharing Success The Tanzania- Manitoba Project The Saddest Music in the World, featuring Isabella Rossellini and Mark McKinney. Sonia Film Productions Inc. Appassionata Tipi Tales Season 2 Inc. Tipi Tales – Season II 05 18 MANITOBA FILM & SOUNDANNUAL REPORT ihnisfrtya,fv oa rdcincmaiswr prvdfrattlcnrbto f$140,000. total a contribution of were approved for andfinancial experts. year, fivelocalproduction companies andbusiness first professionals Within its qualifiedindustry apanelof by evaluation to jury are subject Applicants Manitoba creative talent. of to thedevelopment andcommitment andhave viable aninterest two years, are financially of minimum a for have carriedonbusiness that filmproduction companies filmproduction companies. The program supports Manitoba’s developing, strengthening andsustain by Manitoba creative talent to develop andsupport capacity to increase their the filmindustry FILM & SOUND’s MANITOBA $24,000. of total a investment were approved for During the2005fiscal year, three applications anddirectors. producers entry-level for practices industry standard andapplicationof andthedevelopment advancement skills program encourages organization. This from arecognized industry through acompetitive process whohave received production funding awards filmmakers entry-level designed to support program is This þ þ þ $10,000. of total a investment were approved for During the2005fiscal year, 11applications recognition. industry have significant that festivals selected to screen at have been andwhoseprograms industry experience inthefilmandtelevision whohave professional andwriters directors financial assistance to filmandtelevision Programprovides Festivals to The Access FILM & SOUND with program assistance from Association (MMPIA) andsupported Industry theManitoba MotionPicture tered by adminis- (M3P)andis Project Development MotionPictures & theManitoba Music of aprogram Program is to Festivals The Access imprfloivsmn envelope (PIE)program investment film portfolio cest etvl program to festivals access mrigtln acigfnsprogram matching funds emerging talent • aes ownMorning Radio Modeste Sois Ne Crane Pas Lost Vanessa Loewen Endstop &Elsewhere Ethical Bacon Motion Pictures ufl a itrsInc. BuffaloPictures Gal . R ec ipient imPrfloIvsmn neoe(I)Pormpoie iaca sitnet aioacmaisin financial assistance to Manitoba companies Envelope (PIE)Program provides Film Portfolio Investment rgnlPcue Inc.• • OriginalPictures MANITOBA rni im ieAto rdcin Inc.• Live Action Productions Films • Frantic Sean Garrity Noam Gonick Niki Trosky Inc. Native Multi-Media Productions Kevin Nikkel Juliette Hagopian Solylo Jeff (deco dawson) Darryl Kinaschuk Clive Holden RE C R IPIEN ec ipient T umtFlsLtd. Films Summit IFTln Lab Talent TIFF Venice FilmFestival Angeles) Film Festival (Los Independent International New York Film Festival Minneapolis/St. Paul International FilmFestival Chicago International Children’s Venice FilmFestival (NYC) Crossing Borders MoMa/ at Canadian Front Reel IslandFilmFestival Lab Talent TIFF Campus Berlin Talent Rotterdam FilmFestival/ Berlin Transmédiale P r oject High DefinitionPictures PR OJE C T ing annualannual reportreport 2004-2005 2004-2005

þ Sound Recording Programs

þ demo recording fund This program is designed to assist in the production of demo recordings by Manitoba artists to be used for promotional purposes. All genres of music are eligible for support. During the 2005 fiscal year 26 applications were approved for a total amount of $45,875

RECIPIENT PROJECT Tele Aaron Peters Aaron Peters Addison Sandy Addison Sandy Billy Simard Billy Simard Burning Circus Management Tele 2004 & Tele 2005 Accepting Silence Curtis Newton Curtis Newton Band Dale Nikkel Dale Nikkel Daniel Roy Johnny Cajun Danny Schur Strike! - The Musical Endearing Records Paper Moon Eric Gosselin Kraink Florence Oramaisonwu Flo Glen Willows Jeff Barkman Glenna Harper Glenna Harper Hal Brolund Manitoba Hal Lewsh All The Kings Men Paquin Entertainment Group Inc. Hayley Gene Penner Ray Martin Ray Martin Robin Stangl Robin Stangl Sara Dell Sara Dell The Harlots The Harlots The Undecided The Undecided Todd Hunter Todd Hunter Band Flo Tom Provost Othello William Benn SLO-MOJO

Novillero Johnny Cajun 05 20 MANITOBA FILM & SOUNDANNUAL REPORT uigte20 iclya 0apiain eeapoe o oa neteto $168,646. of total a investment were approved for 20applications During the2005fiscal year support. are eligiblefor sound viablesoundrecording productions commercially Manitoba's by of viablesoundrecordings andclasses andcommercially recording industry. All types relevant culturally the production of designed to support program is This þ þ rbto f$69,390. tribution of total a con- were approved for 18applications During the2005fiscal year requirements. Manitoban soundrecording content meet that sound recording products available for is Manitoba soundrecording products. Marketing support withthemarketing andpromotion of designed to assist program is This ia ioei Trio Milan Milosevic M.A.R.I.A. Inc. G7 Welcoming Committee Records Fubuki Daiko Endearing Records Development cbg Artist burnthe8track Records Balanced 4500105 MB Ltd. D.B.A. Tin Foil Phoenix Jazgrl Production Greg Leskiw G7 Welcoming Inc. Committee Records Don Freed Schur Danny – CIMN Jahnke Music Cat Centre/Centrediscs Canadian Music 1 Burnt-Project Management Burning Circus Ltd. Records Arbor upr program support eodpoutmarketing record product sound recording production fund RECIPIENT Milan Milosevic Trio -Pearls and Yarn Manitoba AboriginalMusic Showcase Greg MacPherson-NightFlares Fubuki Behind Daiko-Zanshin -Leaving theHeart Samplers VolEndearing OneStopMusicSupervision 1,2 EIIN PROJECT RECIPIENT Driver -InhumanNaturea Ocean burnthe8track- The Mod Parlour Orchestra -Square Peg Round Hole Tin Foil Phoenix-LivingIn The Shadow Of The Bat aainIdpnetMscNetwork Music Canadian Independent Jodie Borle SwingSoniq Greg MacPherson Don Freed MusicalStrike! The Edward Gamblin Jahnke Cat and ErikaRaum David Moroz Hometown Quinzy St. Germain Ray PROJECT un rjc 1 Project - Burnt idBaso Manitoba Inc. of Wild Boars The Perms The Attics Inc. Olesia Records Novillero Michelle Gregoire Madrigaia Inc. Intrepides des La Chorale Satellite Set Jet EIIN PROJECT RECIPIENT eysMusic Yemyss Ya Ketchose Ltd Vanderveen Music Tranquila Music The Wailin’ Jennys Studio 11 Smallman Records Productions Hound Rusty RisingProductions Sun RECIPIENT Kiva – Pulse Ya Ketchose -EnRoute Vanderveen James Keelaghan -Then,Again The Wailin' Jennys-40DaysandNights Studio 11-CD Sampler2004 Comeback Kid- Wake The Dead Guess Who's Home-A Tribute Eagle &Hawk-MotherEarth Madrigaia Greg MacPherson tye Soundtrack Stryker The Perms The Attics To Kyiv Paris Kochan - Alexis Novillero Michelle Grégoire Madrigaia Intrepides Lades Chorale Satellite Set Jet PROJECT annualannual reportreport 2004-2005 2004-2005

þ recording artist touring RECIPIENT PROJECT 4500105 MB Ltd. D.B.A. Tin Foil Phoenix Tin Foil Phoenix- Living In The Shadow Of The Bat support program Amanda Stott Amanda Stott – Chasing the Sky This program is designed to assist Arbor Records Ltd. Manitoba recording artists reach Slangblossom - Convulsions audiences to promote their sound Art Desaulniers recording products through touring. Children of Tragedy The album to be toured is assessed on Bacteria Buffet Records its Canadian content, with specific The Afterbeat/The Barrymores/JFK emphasis on Manitoba content, Burnt – Project 1 quality, suitability for radio play and Burnt Project 1- The Avenue sales potential. burnthe8track (2) During the 2005 fiscal year 24 appli- burnthe8track – The Ocean cations were approved for a total con- cbg Artist Development tribution of $81,724. Driver – Inhuman Nature CIMN - Canadian Independent Music Network Northern Variety Tour das macht SHOW! (2) das macht SHOW! – Four Legs Good Mad Cow Music Hal Brolund 'Manitoba Hal' – This Condition Madrigaia Madrigaia - Viva Voce Paquin Entertainment Group Inc. The Attics Slo Coach Recordings Mood Ruff – I Do My Own Stunts Smallman Records Nathan – Jimson Weed Smallman Records Comeback Kid - Turn It Around Sunshine Records Ltd. 12Seven - Focused The Paperbacks The Paperbacks – An Episode of Sparrows The Perms The Perms – Clark Drive The Telepathic Butterflies The Telepathic Butterflies – Songs from a Second Wave The Wailin’ Jennys The Wailin' Jennys – 40 Days and 40 Nights Tranquila Music James Keelaghan – Then, Again Amanda Stott Telepathic Butterflies þ sound portfolio investment (pie) envelope MANITOBA FILM & SOUND’s Sound Portfolio Investment Envelope (PIE) Program provides financial assistance to Manitoba companies in the sound industry to increase their capacity to develop and support Manitoba creative talent by developing, strengthening and sustaining Manitoba’s sound industry companies. The program supports sound recording companies that have carried on business for a minimum of two years, are financially viable and have an interest and commitment to the development of Manitoba creative talent.

Applicants are subject to jury evaluation by a panel of qualified industry professionals and business and financial experts.

During the 2005 fiscal year, two applications were approved for a total contribution of $40,000. Further to this year’s funding, the PIE program approved five applications for a total contribution of $150,000, in fiscal year 2004. Recipient 4879903 Manitoba Ltd. G7 Welcoming Committee Records Inc. 05 nfsa er2005, at In fiscal year by inprofessional development professionals related approved events. industry conferences, showcases, andother andmusic industry Manitoba organized artists music professionally to support Program is Access theMarket Association (MARIA). The purposeof theManitoba Audio Recording Industry administered by (M3P)andis Project Development 22 MANITOBA FILM & SOUNDANNUAL REPORT aktAcs sajitprogram of ajoint is Access Market otiuino $37,316. contribution of total a were approved for During the2005fiscal year, fiveapplications the video. to production of withregards points theManitoba content meet soon-to-be released recording, andmust released or promote apreviously to Manitoba a recording artist bedesigned for must distribution. The project withnational in albumprojects videos to aidinthepromotion andmarketing of order music designed to encourage theproduction of program is This Michael Johnston Men inKilts Madrigaia Kraink Kiera Lee Jodie Borle Clarke Jennifer Jaylene Johnson Keelaghan James J. P. Hoe Inward Eye Gerald LaRoche G7 Welcoming Committee Records Fubuki Daiko Fresh IE Martin Band Foster Endearing Records Amused Easily Eagle &Hawk Walker Doc SHOW macht das Schur Danny Dan Frechette Dale Nikkel ProductionsDa Capo Rangers D. burnthe8track 1 Project Burnt Media Burning Circus Inc. Balanced Records Records Arbor Amelia Curran Kochan Alexis Alana Levandoski Absurd Machine Inc. þ þ RECIPIENT ui videofund music aktacs programs access market AIOAFILM & SOUND MANITOBA AIOAFILM & SOUND MANITOBA nai oni fFl Festivals Folk Ontario CouncilOf Northeast by North Alliance NorthFolk American Francofête deMoncton Awards Western CanadianMusic Awards Music Canadian Country Awards Western CanadianMusic Festivals Folk Ontario CouncilOf Awards Western CanadianMusic Festivals Folk Ontario CouncilOf Awards Western CanadianMusic Week Canadian Music Festival Music Midpoint West New Music Week Canadian Music Festivals Folk Ontario CouncilOf Southwest South by Northeast by North MIDEM Contact: Ontario Week andGMA DoveThe Awards Juno Awards Awards Western CanadianMusic Private Showcase -Europe Awards Awards Music Western CanadianMusic Canadian Country Southwest South by Northeast by North West New Music Consulate Juno Trip LA Awards Western CanadianMusic Northeast by North Awards Western CanadianMusic Juno Awards Awards Music Indian Summer Nashville Songwriting Trip Juno Awards Awards Music Canadian Country Northeast by North Awards Western CanadianMusic Alliance NorthFolk American Awards Aboriginal Music Festivals Folk Ontario CouncilOf Festivals Folk Ontario CouncilOf Television Festival Banff Alliance NorthFolk American Northeast by North Pop Explosion Halifax CMJ Awards Western CanadianMusic Juno Awards Private Showcase: Toronto Northeast by North West New Music Week Canadian Music MIDEM 2004 NIEA West New Music Awards Aboriginal Music Southwest South by Alliance NorthFolk American Alliance NorthFolk American Platform Cinars Alliance NorthFolk American Week Canadian Music PROJECT omte 3,0 oteMre cesProgram, which provided funding assistance to aphenomenal131applicants. Access committed $30,000to theMarket and the Manitoba Audio Recording Industry Association (MARIA) through the Manitoba Music & MotionPictures & Association (MARIA)through theManitoba Music and theManitoba Audio Recording Industry Nathan Mayes Moses Petkau Mike Michael Johnston Vanderveen &Recording Inc. Unison Studios Hotel Twilight Hurst Trevor The Waking Eyes The Wailin' Jennys Butterflies The Telepathic The Paperbacks The Farrell Bros. The Duhks The Barrymores The Afterbeat Tele Sunshine Records Studio 11Inc Steve Schellenberg Smallman Records Romi Mayes Sun Rising Quinzy Projektor Paquin Entertainment MoonMusic Paper Records Olesia Old Seed Novillero RECIPIENT h rtAttack The Brat Westlake Music Doc Walker – North Dakota –North Boy Walker Doc Chaser Nathan– Sunset Westlake Music Co. Nathan Music Me Driver- She Laughed at Inc. Inferno Pictures burnthe8track-Two Apart Worlds Rezofficial –Keep onMovin’ Inc. Inferno Pictures burnthe8track EIIN PROJECT RECIPIENT etr aainMscAwards Western CanadianMusic Promo Tour US Private Showcase -Nashville Private Showcase -LA Contact: Ontario Northeast by North Festivals Folk Ontario CouncilOf Alliance NorthFolk American etr aainMscAwards Western CanadianMusic Awards Western CanadianMusic Festivals Folk Ontario CouncilOf Private Showcase- Toronto Southwest South by Northeast by North Southwest South by Alliance NorthFolk American Contact: Pacific Southwest South by Week Canadian Music Pop Montreal Vegas Las Viva Southwest South by Alliance NorthFolk American Week Canadian Music Northeas North by Northeast by North Northeast by North Awards Western CanadianMusic MIDEM Juno Awards Awards Western CanadianMusic Toronto Marketing Trip Festivals Folk Ontario Council Southwest Of South by Private Showcase -LA MIDEM Week Canadian Music Alliance NorthFolk American Southwest Southby Productions MIDEM Productions Private Showcase: Toronto Awards Western CanadianMusic Northeast by North Week Awards andGMA Western CanadianMusic DoveThe Awards Councils West Sask. Arts New Music Org. of Northeast by North Alliance NorthFolk American Juno Awards Juno Awards Contact: Pacific Contact: Alberta Awards Music Canadian Country CCI CAPACOA CAFÉ Northwest Arts Awards Western CanadianMusic West New Music MIDEM Festivals Folk Ontario CouncilOf Awards Western CanadianMusic Southwest South by Northeast by North West New Music PROJECT edn n nacn hi presence at tending andenhancing their t annual report 2004-2005

þ Interactive Media Program þ the manitoba interactive media fund Beginning in fiscal year 2002-2003, the Government of Manitoba allocated $300,000 annually for a minimum of three years to MANITOBA FILM & SOUND to administer the Manitoba Interactive Media Fund. The objectives of the Manitoba Interactive Media Fund are: • to provide recoupable financial support to Manitoba companies for the development, production, and marketing/distribution of high-quality, original, Interactive Media products that are intended for the general public; • to raise the profile and presence of Manitoba’s Interactive Media creators in both domestic and international markets while providing opportunities for professional development; and • to assist in the growth and development of a Manitoba Interactive Media production and distribution industry that is competitive in international markets. DEVELOPMENT During the 2005 fiscal year, two applications were approved for a total contribution of $30,000. Recipient Project Recipient Project MidCanada Production Services Inc. Seasoned Media Prizzim 3 Inc. Prizzim PRODUCTION During the 2005 fiscal year, two applications were approved for a total investment of $40,300. Recipient Project Recipient Project Hypnogogic Images Inc. www.lucidthemovie.com Les Productions Rendezvousvoyageur inc. Rendezvousvoyageur.ca

RECIPIENT PROJECT 3528210 Manitoba Ltd. þ access to markets o/a One World Media Apple World Wide Developers Conference bananamation Siggraph Conference (Los Angeles) MANITOBA FILM & SOUND supports the market Construx Media Destination Digital Workshop development activities of Manitoba private companies Continuum Apple World Wide Developers Conference actively involved in Interactive Media content Enviroscribe Web Design Destination Digital Workshop Usability Week development, production and distribution that wish to Frantic Films Commercial Projects Destination Digital Workshop attend national and international markets, co- GIRLONE Productions Flash in the Can (2) production conferences/ exchanges / immersions, and Lateral Thinking Game Developers Conference (San Francisco) Interactive Media festivals. Les Productions Rendezvousvoyageur inc. Destination Digital Workshop During the 2005 fiscal year, 24 applications were Looking Glass Interactive Inc. Destination Digital Workshop approved for a total contribution of $42,386. KidScreen Summit E3 Expo (2) Prizzim 3 Inc. Destination Digital Workshop KidScreen Summit Game Developers Conference (San Francisco) (2) Prizzim Game Partners Meetings E3 Expo Schmoozequeen Destination Digital Workshop TMFX Studios Game Developers Conference (San Francisco) 05 24 MANITOBA FILM & SOUNDANNUAL REPORT April 28,2005 Winnipeg, Manitoba Carole Vivier, CEO andtheFinance andPlanning Committee to di with,boththemanagement andseparately periodically to, andmeet full andfree access re to theFinance andPlanning Committee; their directly andreport thefinancial statements are appointed to audit External auditors public for the financial statements approval of to their andto recommend themto theBoard prior indetail withmanagement statements Committee. appointed The Finance andPlanning Committee an Audit is employee of or the responsibilities and Planning management Committee alsoundertakes whoare neither directors of andtheFinance andPlanning Committee are composed Directors entirely The Board of are mai records are safeguarded andproper the neces are authorized, assets andmaintains transactions designs to provide reasonable assurance the financial statements, that management internal controls of andfairness the integrity for responsibility In discharging its informationintheannualrep accepted accounting i principles. andensuring that andestimates preparing andmaking theaccompanying objectivejudgements financial selecting appropriate statements accounting principles includes for responsibility statements. This the responsibility has Management Corporation: Manitoba Filmand Sound Recording Development of Directors To theBoard of April 28,2005 Winnipeg, Manitoba LLP chartered accountants accepted accounting thenendedinaccordance principles. with Canadian generally the year for at andcash flows operations the Corporation as fairly, inall material respects, thefinancial positionof present opinion,thesefinancial statements In our presentation. evaluating theoverall financial statement estima usedandsignificant assessing theaccounting principles alsoincludes inthefinancial statements. An audit and disclosures basi examining, onatest includes material misstatement. An audit are free of we planand thefinancial statements reasonable assurance require that whether accepted auditing standards. Those standards inaccordance with Canadian generally audit We conducted our managemen the Corporation's audit. of based onour are theresponsibility an opiniononthesefinancial statements thenended. These financial statements the year for andcash flows assets and net March 31,2005andthestatemen at Corporation as Manitoba Filmand Sound Recording Development of We have audited thebalance sheet Corporation Manitoba Filmand Sound Recording Development Directors To theBoard of iaca StatementsFinancial AAEETSRESPONSIBILITY MANAGEMENT’S UIOS REPORT AUDITORS’ Year EndedMarch31,2005 otflos Teetra uioshave follows. The external auditors port ac 1 05adterslso its of March 31,2005andtheresults n accordance with Canadian generally e aeb aaeet swell as management,as madeby tes ayacutn ytm andrelated accounting systems sary ntained. cs hi ui findings. audit their scuss ytheBoard to review thefinancial by s, evidence supporting theamounts ation. . u epniiiyi to express is responsibility t. Our fthe Company. The Finance of s

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• MANITOBA FILM & SOUND RECORDING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

BALANCE SHEET For the year ended March 31, 2005

2005 2004 ASSETS - CURRENT

Cash (Note 3) $ 1,390,981 $ 1,299,178 Notes receivable (Note 5) 13,673 140,636 Accounts receivable and accrued interest 19,253 30,406 Prepaid expenses 13,899 16,961 Inventory (Note 2) 8,506 3,230

1,446,312 1,490,411

CAPITAL ASSETS (Note 2,4) 57,274 67,405

$ 1,503,586 $ 1,557,816

LIABILITIES - CURRENT

Accounts payable $ 60,074 $ 74,952 Deferred revenue (Note 6) 390,679 572,558 Carry-over commitments (Note 7) 736,342 585,127 Term loans payable (Note 8) 13,673 140,636

1,200,768 1,373,273 NET ASSETS (Note10)

Invested in capital assets $ 57,274 $ 67,405 Unrestricted 245,544 117,138

302,818 184,543

$ 1,503,586 $ 1,557,816

On behalf of the Board Of Directors

Director Director 05 26 MANITOBA FILM & SOUNDANNUAL REPORT Sponsorships/Partnerships Program to Markets Access expense Interest Film and Video Marketing Support Envelope Program Film Portfolio Investment Program MatchingFunds Emerging Talent o ugtFaueFl eeomn Financing Program Feature FilmDevelopment Low Budget on eodn - Associations Industry Sound Recording Sponsorships/Partnerships eodPoutMreigSpotProgram Marketing Support Record Product Video Fund Music Program to Festivals Access Program to Markets Access Program recoupments Marketing/Operating Associations Industry Interactive Media Sponsorships/Partnerships Production Envelope Program Sound Portfolio Investment Program Touring Support Recording Artist Marketing/Operating Program Access Market Demo Recording Fund Film Production Financing Program rdcinSpotProgram Production Support neetincome Interest AIOAFL ON EODN EEOMN CORPORATION DEVELOPMENT RECORDING FILM & SOUND • MANITOBA TTMN FRVNE n XESSadNTASSETS andNET andEXPENSES REVENUES OF STATEMENT Salaries OA EEUS3,595,477 EXPENSES REVENUES TOTAL REVENUES E SES N FYA 302,818 $ 3,477,202 184,543 118,275 YEAR OF ASSETS, END NET YEAR OF ASSETS, BEGINNING NET EXPENSES OVER REVENUES OF EXCESS EXPENSES TOTAL imadTlvso rgasFunding Film and Television Programs imCmiso/oain evcs251,350 Salaries Administrative expenses delivery Programs Services Film Commission/Locations Associations Industry Film Support Industry Development Interactive NewMediaFunding Sound Recording Production Fund Funding Sound Programs Financing Program Film Development Manitoba funding Province of (Note 9) 3,330,779 $ 1,787,764 1,427,142 168,646 140,000 155,805 232,996 168,393 103,870 449,839 142,740 307,099 234,219 112,686 472,951 37,316 45,875 24,000 30,000 31,702 64,523 10,750 65,000 17,396 40,145 95,388 42,386 40,300 30,000 30,000 40,000 81,724 69,390 2,067 5,000 3,000 5,540 2005 750 - As atMarch31,2005 3,362,474 $ 184,543 $ 1,781,831 1,573,900 3,484,011 3,435,233 195,550 116,754 100,377 135,765 197,238 111,968 468,772 156,368 312,404 208,304 130,355 578,616 150,000 30,000 49,828 27,000 52,050 21,160 48,778 85,270 61,105 51,000 70,117 10,117 60,000 30,000 76,078 47,160 2004 7,127 5,000 9,500 5,750 3,000 ------• MANITOBA FILM & SOUND RECORDING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION STATEMENTOFCASHFLOWS For Year Ended March 31, 2005 annual report 2004-20052005 2004 2005 2004 OPERATING ACTIVITIES INVESTING ACTIVITIES Excess of revenues over expenses $ 118,275 $ 48,778 Additions to capital assets (7,799) (9,476) Item not affecting cash: Repayment of notes receivable 126,963 52,959 Amortization 17,930 21,729 136,205 70,507 Cash flow from investing activities 119,164 43,483 Changes in non-cash working capital: Carry-over commitments 151,215 98,444 FINANCING ACTIVITY Funding Receivable - 300,000 Term loans payable (126,963) (52,959) Deferred revenue (181,879) 21,426 Cash flow used by financing activity (126,963) (52,959) Accts. receivable & accrued interest 11,153 (15,970) Prepaid expenses 3,062 (2,317) INCREASE IN CASH RESOURCES 91,803 484,483 Inventory (5,276) (30) Accounts payable (14,878) 21,899 CASH RESOURCES – BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 1,299,178 814,695 (36,603) 423,452 Cash flow from operating activities 99,602 493,959 CASH RESOURCES – END OF THE YEAR (Note 3) 1,390,981 1,299,178 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For Year Ended March 31, 2005 1. NATURE OF THE BUSINESS 3. CASH Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation (the “Corporation”) is a Cash on deposit earns monthly interest at the Chartered Bank’s commercial rates. statutory corporation created by the Province of Manitoba through The Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation Act. The chief objective of the Corporation is to 4. CAPITAL ASSETS foster growth of the Manitoba film and sound recording industries by providing financial and 2005 2004 other assistance. Cost Accumulated Net book Net book amortization value value The Corporation has been designated by the Minister of Finance to administer the Manitoba Website $ 4,907 $ 4,907 $ - $ - Film and Video Production Tax Credit Program, including registration of productions and Computer equipment 65,570 57,812 7,758 12,623 review of tax credit applications. Furniture 49,705 41,940 7,765 13,514 Leasehold improvements 53,700 13,167 40,533 40,822 Equipment 3,719 2,501 1,218 446 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES $177,601 $120,327 $57,274 $67,405 The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Because a precise determination of many assets and 5. NOTES RECEIVABLE liabilities is dependent upon future events, the preparation of financial statements for a Notes receivable reflect loans advanced under the Special Loan fund and are required to be period necessarily involves the use of estimates which have been made using careful repaid as follows: judgment. The financial statements have, in management’s opinion, been properly prepared 2005 2004 within the reasonable limits of materiality and within the framework of the significant Term loan bearing interest at a rate established by the Department of Finance accounting policies summarized below: plus 1%, interest receivable monthly, and principal balance due on May 4, 2005 Inventory (extended from June 1, 2002), secured by an assignment of film tax credits. $13,673 $74,709 Inventory is valued at the lower cost of net realizable value. Term loan bearing interest at a rate established by the Department of Finance plus Capital Assets 1%, interest receivable monthly, and principal balance due March 31, 2005 Capital assets are recorded at cost. Amortization is provided using the straight-line method (extended from January 30, 2003), secured by an assignment of film tax credits. - 56,329 at rates intended to amortize the cost of the assets over their estimated useful lives. The annual rates are as follows: Term loan bearing interest at a rate established by the Department of Finance plus 1%, interest receivable monthly, and principal balance due March 31, 2005 Website 30% (extended from February 20, 2003), secured by an assignment of film tax credits. - 9,598 Computer equipment 30% Furniture 20% $13,673 $140,636 Leasehold improvements 5% Equipment 20% 6. DEFERRED REVENUE The Province of Manitoba has provided funds directed to specific programs in the next Program funding fiscal year. These funds consist of: The Corporation provides grant funding to Manitoba companies and individuals in order to 2005 2004 promote Manitoba’s film, sound recording and interactive media artists and industries. The grant may nominally take the form of equity financing from which, in the future, there may be Sound Portfolio Investment Envelope Program $ 87,500 $ 127,500 a recovery of principal or return on investment. Interactive Media Programs 255,587 435,058 Emerging Talent Matching Funds Program - 10,000 Revenue recognition Film Programs 47,592 - a) Program Recoupments $ 390,679 $ 572,558 Any recovery of principal or return on investment of programs funded is recorded as program recoupments, when received or reported by the applicant. b) Province of Manitoba Funding Province of Manitoba funding is based on the Province of Manitoba’s annual allocation to the Corporation and is recorded as revenue when received. nutySupport Industry to Markets Access Envelope Portfolio Investment Support Industry Envelope Portfolio Investment ui Video Production Music Sound Touring Film & Video Marketing MatchingFunds Emerging Talent Production Access Market Marketing Record Product Demo Recording cest akt andFestivals to Markets Access Film production 05 MANITOBA FILM & SOUNDANNUAL REPORT a rdt r ujc oapoa ytePoic fManitoba. theProvince of to approval by are subject credits (2004-$129million). years. The tax andprior place incurrent production activity which took projects includes $250million of worth Production activity of in excess (2004–77), representing processing during the2005 fiscal year of andtherefore stages does andB)were in various A it (bothPart 93applications of total of flowthroughdetermined the to noting. beworth Corporation, A thedelivery not does MTC the the Program (MTC). Whilethe of value of Credit Manitoba Film& associatedVideo Production withthedelivery Tax the expenses alsoincludes delivery Programs DELIVERY 9.PROGRAMS 30, 2003). balance dueMarch 31,2005(extended from January of the Department arate established by at Term loanbearing interest 30,2003). March 31,2005(extended from January andprincipal balance due duesemi-annually payments Finance, interest of the Department arate established by at Term loanbearing interest semi-annually due payments Finance,interest of Department the arate established by at Term loanbearing interest follows: required to berepaid as are receivable. Special Loans thenotes advanced andare secured by ManitobaSpecial to fund Loans the Corporation from theProvince of by borrowings reflect Term loans PAYABLELOANS 8. TERM above. March 31,2005are as at advanced as fully years, which were not endedMarch 31,2005andprior such approved funding in fiscal year of Particulars fiscal periods. bedisbursed untilsubsequent not funding which may for applications video, soundrecording andinteractive mediaprojects, the Corporation approves to complete film, necessary required to obtain all theresources Due to lead times COMMITMENTS7. CARRY-OVER n rnia aac u a 4,2005(extended from June 1,2002). and principal balance dueMay iac,itrs amnsdesm-nulyandprincipal semi-annually due payments Finance, interest OA COMMITMENTS TOTAL Development Interactive Media Sound Recording Sound Film development Film AIOAFL ON EODN EEOMN CORPORATION DEVELOPMENT RECORDING FILM & SOUND • MANITOBA OE OFNNILSTATEMENTS TO FINANCIAL NOTES (See Above) $ 636,580 $ 33,816 177,320 103,146 394,243 301,977 65,017 40,300 21,000 20,000 14,980 19,750 11,981 43,500 3,117 3,000 4,463 5,875 6,000 3,000 04/05 03/04 02/03 01/02 $13,673 $13,673 600 75 2005 B - - B neteti aia ses779(7,799) 7,799 incapital assets Investment a xeso eeusoe xess(17,930)136,205 expenses over revenues of Excess a l a l a n n c $ 140,636 c e 202 520$2,500 $5,250 $ 92,012 99 $- $- $ 999 $74,709 e n fya 5,7 $245,544 $57,274 year , endof 56,329 einn fya 6,0 $117,138 $67,405 year , beginning of ero omtetTotal Commitment of Year 1702,2502,500 31,750 2,500 - 26,750 2,250 59,262 3,000 - 58,263 3,000 9,598 2004 ,0 - - - - 1,000 - 5,000 1,000 ------h ro ercmaaiefgrswr uie yaohrfr fchartered firmof accountants. another were audited by comparative figures year The prior FIGURES 14. COMPARATIVE anoperating grant. in theform of Manitoba derivedfrom theProvince of income is source of primary The Corporation’s DEPENDENCE 13. ECONOMIC follows: as payments withminimumannual lease agreements entered into various The Corporation has COMMITMENTS 12. LEASE carrying values, approximate their otherwisenoted. unless thesefinancial instruments value of exposed to arising from thesefinancial instruments. not The fair risks is credit the or Company interest, currency opinionthat significant management’s receivable and is cash, accounts otherwise noted, it of payable. Unless payable andterm loans receivable, accounts accrued interest, consist notes financial instruments The Company’s INSTRUMENTS 11. FINANCIAL ASSETS 10. NET (CONTINUED) aia sesUnrestricted Capital Assets Invested in 0024,375 61,157 64,449 59,693 2010 $59,693 2009 2008 2007 2006 $ 736,342 $ 34,815 213,820 134,646 456,505 363,240 22,000 25,000 14,980 19,750 11,981 43,500 66,017 40,300 3,000 4,463 5,875 6,000 3,000 3,117 2005 600 75 $302,818 $184,543 118,275 2005 $ 585,127 $ 29,420 - 163,705 406,422 372,173 15,000 15,000 32,000 18,480 97,625 $184,543 $135,765 3,000 4,400 8,200 1,000 1,000 2,829 2004 48,778 2004 ------