C I N E MAti • TRADE NEWS • Dis~ption feared as Telefilm changes bosses Fundamental change OTTAWA - One week after II film and teleVIsio n, the indus­ the Canadian Film Develop­ was announced that Andre try will have toO u nderga another ment Carporatian, assumed a needed: broadcast review Lamy, Telefilm Canada's execu­ waiting periad while the new major role in the productian tive director, would be stepping executive masters the intrica­ industry when it toak on the TORONTO - Cammunications veloped piece-by-piece. The down on Aug. 1 as head of the cies af the industry. administration af the Braad­ minister Marcel Masse Apr. 9 system is fragile - all its parts carporatian, Peter Pearson re­ These fears were echoed in cast Program Develapment announced a long-awaited re­ are interrelated. All parts afthe signed his post as director of the Taronto, although attenuated Fund in 1983. Funded by a 6% view of broadcasting policy. In system depend on each other Canadian Broadcast Program by the belief that the new boss tax on the cable industry's re­ a luncheon address jointly for success. The activities and Development Fund, effective would come from the ranks af venues the Broadcast Fund has hosted by the Canadian Cable pragrams and investment plans June 1. The Pearson announce­ Taronta praducers. The tradi­ been a majar boaster af inde­ Television Assaciation and the af cable operators and conven­ ment, made on May 2, took the tion at Telefilm is to have the pendent film productian in Broadcast Executives Society, tional broadcasters and pay industry by surprise and the tap post alternate between Canada. Its current annual Masse said that "changing operators and educational combined departures have Mantreal and Toranto, and the budget is $68 millian. Recently technologies and economics, broadcasters and specialty ser­ spread concern about the rumdred appointment of fran­ the Fund appeared toO be an the increased demand for services, vices all have ecanamic effects ability of the corporation to caphane Picard as head af the verge of pl'ablems when the increased competition face on each ather. And all these maintain its efficiency during Fund suggests that an anglo­ CBC, the majar player in acces­ every broadcaster daily in the partners, taken together, are a the shuffle at the top. phone will be tapped to head sing the Fund, announced a exercise of the profession. Yet single broadcasting system, At presstime, Andre Picard, the agency. freeze on independent produc­ that profeSS ion and that indus­ charged with achieving certain head of French production at The annauncement that tians as a result of an $85 mil­ try are obliged to function cultural gaals for the nation as Telefilm in Montreal, was Marcel Masse, minister of Cam­ li on cutback in its budget. The within the framework of legis­ a whole. For these reasons rumored to succeed Pearson as munications, had asked Lamy freeze prompted Communica­ lation that is more than 17 broadcasting policy must be head of the Fund, though Tele­ to step down was made Apr. 23. tions minister Marcel Masse to years old. It is time for funda­ camprehensive. It cannot sim­ film would not confirm the The minister noted that the introduce changes in Telefilm's mental change." ply adjust one or two of the nomination. appointment is " at the pleasure mandate last month. It was He said he will be appainting pieces without considering the In Montreal, industry feeling afthe Governor-in-Council" and Lamy wha oversaw new palicy a task force of "informed and effect an the rest of the system." about Lamy's departure is that, sa has na fixed term and can be directives to bring Telefilm in thoughtful people to guide the The task force will under­ although predictable gi\'en his terminated at the minister's line with the changed mandate. review." He noted that the task take its mission through a series Liberal ties and the will of the descretian. Lamy has been Masse said that during his force will undertake a funda­ of closed-door meetings with Conservative government to re­ Telefilm executive-director for term Lamy had "brilliantly mental review of the Canadian all interested parties. At a back­ place Liberal appointees to high­ five years. accepted" the double challenge broadcasting system. He added, ground briefing with senior profile posts like the one at "After five years; it is narmal af strengthening the Canadian "policy for the Canadian broad­ Telefilm, the timing couldn't to shuffle people," Masse said film industry and improving casting system cannot be de- (cont. on p. 33) have been worse. Both the Fund in an interview. "It has nothing high-quality Canadian televi­ in particular and Telefilm in to do at all whether it is a Tary sion programs. general had been functianing government ar a Liberal gav­ A senior DOC official noted smoothly and the new policies ernment. What is annoying that Masse has been very Task Force Guidelines were beginning to bear fruit. naw is the fact that because it pleased with his relationship Apprehensian was widespread is a new government daing with Lamy. However, Lamy is The Task Force shall make recommendations to the Minister that unless the government that, people suspect all sorts of of Communications on an industrial and cultural strategy chooses someone with a strong things." to govern the future evolution of the Canadian broadcastmg private-industry experience in Telefilm Canada, farmerly (cont. on p. 49) system through the remainder of tbis century recognizing the importance of broadcasting to Canadian life. The strategy will take full account of the overall soCial and economic goals of the government, of government policies and priorities; including the need for fiScal restraint; CHT Cgets in act with own broadcast revision increased reliance on private sector initiatives and federal­ provinCial co-operation, and of the policies of the govern­ TORONTO - Just days prior to Thraugh its decision-making how he was strengthening the ment iri other related economic and cultural sectors, It will Communications minister pracedures the Commissian CRTC's policy making. He an­ also take t't!U account of the challenges and opportunities in Marcel Masse's annauncement has d e facto been making nounced the introduction of a the increasingly competithre brol\dcasting environment of a task force toO conduct an broadcasting policy. strategic planning branch presented by ongoing technological developments, exhaustive review of bra ad cast Its most recent policy deci­ under the direction of Doug The Task Force will examine and make recommendations policy which would include a sion has been the licensing af Ryan. Bureau also said that he on : look at the cable industry and distant television signals. The has created "specific units • appropriate pubHc palicy abjectives for the Canadian the CRTC, Canadian Radio­ creation af superstations which within the broadcasting direc­ Broadcasting system in the environment: of the 198iJ's and television and Telecommuni­ would be carried across the tarate af the commission which 1990's, addressing specifically the gDvernment's cultural cations Commission chairman country by satellite and trans­ will be exclusively concerned and eCDnomic priorities. Andre Bureau announced tha t mitted to the home by cable with and responsible for policy • the role and mandate of the national public broad­ the CRTC will be undertaking has been vigorously apposed planning and development for casting service and the private broadcasting sector, the its own major policy review of by off-air broadcasters who the various regulated sectors of scope of the provincial broadcasting services and the cable regulations. In a press fear audience fragmentation the broadcasting industry as a nature of their interrelationships in the current and futbre release Apr. 4, Bureau said that and the erosion of their adver­ whole." economic context. the review, slated to begin tising base. The CRTC decision Masse denied that the CRTC • the demands and desires of the public with respect to hearings on Apr. 30, is an can be reversed by an appeal to was pre-empting his policy re­ the services provided by the broadcasting system includin& attempt "to remove obstacles cabinet. Any interested party view. A sen ior DOC official said but nDt linUted to, the balance to bt'l sou~t among ~ through a more rigorous re­ can appeal to cabinet as soon it was in the CRTC's "best in­ regional and local s$'Vices; the particular needs of CPlIJ» view af our own objectives. We as a broadcaster is granted a terests not to make major policy phone and francophone aud,et1ces across the cOunt!Y i intend to be rigorous in asking superstation license. decisions." He added that they needs of ethnic audiences; the needs of native au· dif!!.nCet.::h-:.fi aurselves whether or not we Bureau noted that other must all "sing from the same and the specialiged needs of other 'CanadUins, can live without certain regula­ issues to be discussed in the sang sheet." In the meanwhile, • lhe role of regulation and other, palicy ins.tr\1m.Etnl tions and still achieve the de­ cable review are signal carriage the official said, "the minister including. in particular, expenditures 01 sired ends. For example, the priority, tiering arrangements, will not do anything to contra­ effective IJnd effiCient means of A()ltueirinlt: thrust of the CRTC's approach audio services, simultaneous vene his relationship with the . • means pf reducing stroCtqnd, impedil1neltts. to cable rates is to speed up the substitution and subscription CRTC under the existing legis­ : broapCastmg $yst~tn'$' COll~1OQ to television. lative framework." process and still ensure fairness '{U)rtly and' .soCtetf. :-.' ,> .' , '. far cable aperators and sub­ While Masse and seniDr DOC Masse noted that he intradu­ I.n form,utatin6' its .watuatjonDf~kE!Yfilctora scribers." officials were briefing the ced Bill C-20 last December iathe eilvil'ol1Iltelll; the T~ ~ wilt COril&ull witlk Bureau has taken a marked media about the forthcoming which if passed by the begin­ :t-ake into account the v.ifw... -ot a Wjct.',~ of deregulatory thrust to the ad­ broadcast policy review, Bu­ ning of 1986 will allow him to , gr-9O,pS;aqd·itldivtdUa1&; ,: ,"-" >.: . ministration 'Of the CRTC, par­ reau was telling the annual , " Tlie TMk· . Will mbini(ltJ ~ to the Mb-..itij ticularly in relatiDn to the de­ canvention of the Canadian ' CoillUltu·~IiclI"br .~i~;". 'ft86. " mands af the cable industry. Cable Television AssDciatiDn (cont. on p, 33)

32/Cinema Canada - May 1985 • elM E MAt; • CRTC's decisions ." casting sector." In his lunchtime address to Bureau welcomed the re­ the CCTA, Masse, sitting at the view saying that "we\'e been Masse to review and revamp broadcast policy same head table with Bureau, making changes piece-by-piece. made an impromptu reference It is a timely revision." He fu ndamental review and the and digital technology, at more to the seeming differences added that the CRTC's polic\ (cont. from p. 32) likelihood of major policy sufficient and more economic between himself and Bureau. studies could be blended into changes broadcasters should use of the broadcast spectrum, " 1 prefer to have his mind the task force's research. DOC officials prior to Masse's not place "a freeze on activity." and at the distribution of Can a­ working at the CRTC," said Senior DOC official Shirley delivery of the speech it was Masse said, " it is not the role of dian programs not only w ithin Masse, "than his head in my Serafini denied that task force's made clear that the task force government to interfe re in this country but a lso abroad." office." focus would be the public would consult important seg­ your pursuit of progress, nor to He emphasized CBC's will ing­ In an interview with Cinema sector. She told Cinema Canada ments of the cultu ral commu· further destabilize your indus­ ness to work with other sectors Canada after Masse's speech that it was mandated to look at nity as well as the industrial try. As a party and a govern­ within broadcasting. "The sys­ announcing a policy review all sectors of the broadcast sys­ sector. "We are not just talking ment committed to economic tem is as complex as it is fragile task force, Bureau seemed un­ tem , including the CRTC. Sera­ to private broadcasters and growth and renewal, it is espe­ and, if we are to make the best abashed by the minister's refe­ fini said Bureau's view "was cable:' said one official. cially important tb us that you use of the opportunities avail­ rence to his head. Bureau told his own interpretation." The task force will be re­ be able to pursue your invest­ able to us, then we will have to Cinema Canada that the CRTC's Bureau welcomed a review quired to submit its report by ment plans and your strategies work together with private policy review "can't wait. We'll of the CRTC. "It is appropriate Jan. 15, 1986. The time table as for expansion in a healthy and broadcasters, private produ­ have to adapt to the task force to ask ourselves if regulations outlined in the briefing is stable environment. Your role cers, the cable companies, pro­ later on depending on its poli­ are right," h e said. "There are roughly as follows: four-six is to run your businesses, to vincial production funds, cies. In the m e antime we can't areas CRTC should withdraw weeks for review of a ll previous fulfill your commitments, and government educational agen­ sit and wait." from ." work ; six-seven months for to live up to you r mandates. cies, performing arts groups He did say, however, that Bureau a lso had some qualms consultations across the coun­ Our role is to ensure that you across the country and the renewal hearings for CTV, about Bill C-20. " It is not as try ; and two-three months for do so within the best p u blic whole creative community of CFTO, and Global will be de­ clear as we would like it," he the preparation of a report. policy framework that it is pos­ Canada." ferred, with their present told Cinema Canada. "There is When questioned how open sible to create for the good of licences being renewed for no doubt," he said, "tha t the the task force will be in re­ all Canada." two years. Because of forth­ power of direction should leasing briefs and background The budge t for the task force Bureau coming policy changes, "it is come from the government if information, a DOC official has not yet been decided. The totally inappropriate to review well -defined. Whether the (cont. from p, 32) said that would depend on the task force w ill probably have their five-year p lan:' said appeal-type clause should be task force. He noted that the six members, their names to be instruct the CRTC on broad Bureau. there or not remains to be seen. task force would have to offer made public by the end of policy directives. He said that Bureau hinted that the main It depends on the final word­ confidentiality in order to gain April. At least one person has "poli cy is government respon­ focus of the task force would ing. I am concerned in Bill C-20 the co-operation it requires. It volunteered to serve for $1 a sibility. Policy will not be made be public broadcasting. ''The where the government can is not envisaged that the task year. A government official under the carpet. It will have public sector triggered the intervene. The government force will have statutory powers said that members of th e task full parliamentary h earings." w hole thing," he said. "Because should not intervene on specific to demand access to informa­ force "are not people w ho will He remarked that in the mean­ of the impact of changes in the li censes. It's not what the gov­ tion. "It will rely on moral need this job for a living." while it was "always possible public sector, the task force ernment wants to do. They suasion." He added that the Response to the announce­ to appeal to the government on will look at the whole broad- want to make broad policy." Freedom of Information Act ment was cautiously optimistic. will be applicable. Murray Chercover, president Masse said he expected the of CTV, welcomed the initia­ recommendations of the task tive. Paul Morton, president of force to be incorporated into a Global Communications, en­ white paper. "I expect this thusiastically endorsed it. CBC white paper to be referred to a president Pierre Juneau told parliamentary committee, and the Canadian Film and Televi­ formal public discussion 'Will sion Association that he wel­ take place in that forum." The comed "the initiative taken by likely date for new legislation the Minister to review the Ca­ is the fall of 1986. nadian Broadcasting system. In the background briefing, Whether I will welcome the DOC officials noted that the results remains to be seen." He uncertain broadcast environ­ emphasized that it "is impor­ ment was impeding investment tant that the study consider the and growth. The officials spoke evolution of the Canadian of severe structural barriers in broadcasting system through the industry. When it was the end of the century not just pointed out that broadcasting for the next few years." He was the second most profitable added that "the CBC will, of industry in the country, officials course, be a willing partiCipant noted that one "has to be aware in the process." He made it of an imbalance in profitability clear that the CBC was under­ between French and English taking a continuing review of Canada, an imbalance between changes in broadcasting. "We the regional centres.. " have been," he said, "and are Both Masse and Communi­ looking at the implications of cations department officials new distribution and produc­ emphasized that despite the tion systems using satellites

Cinema Canada - May 1985/33 a a non-profit corporation

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a designed exclusively for Canada's children and youth

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The application for Young Canada Television ITele-jeunesse Canada was filed .with the CATC on behalf of the corporation by Government Film Commissioner, Fran90is N. Macerola, April 30, 1985.

34/Cinema Canada - May 1985 " DA

Q une corporation sans but lucratif

C) un reseau national offrant deux services en fran~ais et en angiais

Q une programmation innovatrice destinee exclusivement aux enfants et adolescents canadiens

Q une impulsion importantepour les producteurs et les distributeurs a travers Ie pays.

t La demande de licence d'exploitation du reseau a ete deposee aupres du CRTe Ie 30 avril 1985 par Ie Commissaire du gouvernement a la cinematographie, Franyois N. Macerola, au nom de la corporation.

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Masse describes situation which provoked broadcast. review TORONTO - In a speech Apr. 9 lites. Canadians are using sa­ met." He was at pains to point the communications industry Masse said the report of the to the annual convention of the te llite dishes to receive them. out, however, that he and the to the Canadian economy." working group, due in the next Canadian Cable Television "Thirty per cent of Canadian government "intend to e nsure He said that he had respond­ few weeks, "will constitute a Association, Communications homes can now ignore the that public broadcasting not ed quickly where he could. He major element in our overall minister Marcel Masse outlined te levision programmer's care­ only s urvives but prospers in pointed to the work of the review of broadcasting policy." the upheavals in the broad­ ful work and watch programs the coming years." Klingle commission (see Cine­ Finally, Masse pointed to the casting industry which have as they please on the ir video­ Last fall the CBC suffered an ma Canada No. 117) in estab­ changes in the Broadcast Fund spurred the appointment of a cassette recorders and they $85 million budget cutback lishing a regulatory framework as his interim measure to help task force to conduct an ex­ a lso have the option to ignore which seriously threatened its for broadcasting to remote and the country's production in­ haustive review of broadcast the comm ercials on the pro­ ability to meet its mandate. underserved communities. He dustry. policy. grams they've recorded." There is s till some fear that the noted that legislation intro­ He noted that since the last Masse also noted that in the CBC may face further cutbacks duced last December will en­ Broadcast Act in 1968 total same period the demands on in the Finance Minister's bud­ able the CRTC to deal more broadcasting revenues in­ the CBC have grown immensely get announced for the week of effectively with the threat of creased to three billion dollars and "the level of funding that May 20. Many observers feel unlicensed services. Masse (including $905 million for the successive governments have that the CBC cutbacks were a said another important step CBC) from $356 million ($144 been able to provide in the face major spur to the fundamental was working with Quebec million for the CBC). "In 1968," of other priorities over the past review of broadcast policy. communications minister J .F. he noted, "over 30% of the 17 years has not kept pace with In his speech Masse also in­ Bertrand to study the future of population received television the / increases in those de­ dicated how he has gone about French-language TV in Canada. services only from the CBe. mands." tackling some of the difficulties He noted a working group had Now, less than 2% of Canadians He added that the " need for a encountered in broadcasting been established whose terms rely only on the CBC and over discussion of the role of public since took he office last fall. of reference are : 90% of Canadians have access broadcasting is clear. We must He listed the major problems: • to analyze the state of to at least 8 different channels. be sure that the policies of the cable's concerns about revenue French-language TV in Quebec Today Canadians spend 22% of government are in accordance restrictions and unlicensed and Canada; theil' viewing time watching with the wishes of the p eople competition from satellite • to examine, review the po­ CBC, 46% watching other Cana­ whose tax dollars support the dishes; a production industry licies, regulations and legisla­ dian channels and 32% watch­ public broadcaster and who struggling to develop in a "cli­ tive frameworks of the two ing American programming." are served by its activities." He mate of unstable financing and levels of government ; and There has been dramatic said that a "new Canadian con­ inconsistent public policy" ; an • to recommend to ministers technological change over the sensus must be forged with underfunded public broad­ the overview as well as an past 17 years: "21 programming respect to our public broad­ casting system ; a private tele­ outline of feasible and desirable services, including the new casting. We must examine vision industry facing increased orientations and, where ap­ pay and specialty channels, are Canada's expectations for its threats of technology and au­ propriate, short and medium now delivered by Canadian national, regional and local dience fragmentation; and an term joint actions, taking into satellites, and over 50 are re­ services and determine how overall lack of recognition of account both private and public ceivable from American sate 1- those expectations can best be the "profound importance of sector contributions.

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TORONTO - In an emotional boration between the private coming from the U.K. and Eu­ drama, va riety and children's series, three or four children's departure from his prepared and public sectors but not at rope rather than the U.S. He programming for a total of series and 10 to 12 prime time text, CBC president Pierre Ju­ the expense of existing CBC in­ added there there were similar about 400 broadcast hours. variety specials. He added that neau, in a luncheon address house production. He added goals for the French television Much of this production has the French network was just as Apr. 12 to the annual general the caveat that "we won't al­ network. not yet been scheduled for busy. Juneau called on pro­ meeting of the Canadian Film ways see eye-to-eye because it Juneau's timetable for re­ telecast. ducers to present proposals for and Television Association, is a business relationship. But placing foreign programs is The list of upcoming produc­ popular series. "We must have called on Communications we need each other; it's as 1988-1989 at the latest. He in­ tions include 22 new episodes Canadian series with high pro­ minister Marcel Masse's forth­ simple as that." dicated that he regarded the of Danger Bay co-produced by duction values which generate coming broadcast policy task Juneau told the CFTA that private sector" as our partners Paul Saltzman with Disney the same kind of interest on the force not "to piddle around the CBC plans to stick to its in this enterprise; it is still our Channel; Anne ofGreen Gables, part of the audience" as the with distribution channels but, ambitious Canadianization firm inte ntion that 50%of prime­ co-produced by Kevin Sullivan American series they will re­ for God's sake, how we can put program announced last Sep­ time programs in drama, v,ariety with PBS; two features - Toby place. money back into production." tember and jeopardized by the and entertainment generally McTeague and Striker's Moun­ Juneau noted that CBC's Apologizing for his fervour he $85 million budget cuts. He come from private producers." tain i seven new half-hours on financial position would have said, "forgive me if I get heated, said that CBC has set itself a He said that by the end of the children's international to be solved if its Canadianiza­ but we find more ways of dis­ goal of bringing down foreign February 1985, the English and festival in Vancouver; six new tion goals are to be met. He tributing foreign product, programming in prime-time French networks of CBC had hours of American Century applauded the new rules for ignoring production." by one hour per week or 26 committed between $35 and with Michael Maclear and Ian the Broadcast Fund but made it Juneau's outburst received hours per year in the peak $40 million to projects co-fi­ McLeod and an international clear they were a one-year tepid applause from a private­ season until those programs nanced by Telefilm, involving co-production on Democracy interim solution. He said "work sector audience unmoved by represent no more than four the payment of about $17 mil­ with Patrick Watson. Juneau has to start quickly on a longer­ its public-sector suitor. At a hours a week of CBC's prime­ lion in cash to independent noted that CBC is actively ne­ term finanCing solution." He number of points in his speech time schedule with a significant producers in 1984-85. This re­ gotiating for two new sitcoms, added that the CBC has made Juneau called for closer colla- proportion of foreign programs presented 135 productions in eight to 10 features, two mini- proposals to the government and will continue efforts to reduce administrative expenses to direct more money into pro­ gramming. He warned, how­ ever, that "it would be vel)' unwise to create more work for We put it all together independent producers by cancelling CBC-produced pro­ coast · to · coast grams and bringing about more layoffs at the CBC." He told the audience of pri­ vate-sector producers and ser­ vice suppliers that the proposed Toronto Broadcast Centre would not take away jobs from them. "It is not our intention to bring 'in house' any of the craft functions or services now obtained from private compa­ nies," he reassured his au­ dience. "Second, our calcula­ tions with regard to studios and related support areas are based on a mean or base pro­ duction-load and are not de­ signed to meet the peaks of production." In other words, private sector procurement would continue to play an important part at the CBC . Juneau concluded his speech vvith a final call for co-operation between the public and private sectors. "The solution will come when we stop fighting over the territol)' like animals and work together to develop it, when we find ways to use all the talent this country has to offer, when we can offer our audiences the quality and WILLIAM F. 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Cinema Canada - May 1985/37 • • Calling aU producers, art directors, Bidding afailed experiment as theatres close produoion managers, etc. We are TORONTO - Bidding fo~ the undertaking did not commit whole affair is badly handled. here to save you money. If your product of major American the studios to disclose why It's a absolute disgrace. Those studios has failed, according to particular bids were accepted. people in Ottawa should lose production requires products many industry observers. Independent exhibitors have their jobs." for movies or T.V., call MMI. "There's been no bidding complained in the past about Don Partridge, a senior offi­ since Christmas. Only one or secrecy around bid acceptance cial with the Combines branch, two summer pictures are being and rejection. Prior to bidding denied Ottawa's responsibility bidded," a leading independent independent exhibitors were for the decline in competition. MMI will supply merchandise distributor says. Another dis­ locked out of access to the He told Cinema Canada "bid­ tributor confirmed this, saying product of the Hollywood stu­ ding may have declined be­ free of cbarge for your that "the formality of bidding is dios which went to the two ca use of fewer actors in the going on. Everyone follows the major cinema chains, Odeon marketplace and because there future prO'ductions. Example of procedu re. But 90% of the films and Famous Players. Garth is more product available. merchandise supplied: goes to the circuits they went Drabinsky, then president of There are more pictures chasing to before bidding was intro­ Cineplex, complained about a constant number of screens. computers, stereos, food products, duced. It's almost like a gentle­ lack of competition which led Exhibitors don't have to scram­ man's agreement." However, to Hunter's investigation. Sub­ ble for product as they did motor ~ycles, footwear, beverages ... Curly Posen, executive secre­ sequently Drabinsky purchased before. They're not going after tary of Motion Picture Theatre Odeon Theatres. Industry ob­ the same pictures." All merchandise is loaned free Associations of Canada, the servers felt that Odeon was When asked about adverse national lobby group of exhi­ weakened as a result of bidding. industry reaction to bidding of charge. bitors, said bidding is still Independent exhibitors and Partridge commented that "if going on. distributors have consistently there is evidence of detriment Bidding was introduced in complained that the bidding to competition under the mer­ For more information, the summer of 1983 by Lawson mechanism as introduced has ger provision then we can take Hunter, the director of the been fatal for independent action. In terms of the under­ call Philip Hart (416) 667-1300. Combines Investigation branch, exhibitors. A leading industry takings we are satisfied at pre­ to spur competition among figure said, "Lawson Hunter sent that there doesn't exist a We service all of Canada. exhibitors. Hunter received lessened competition in exhi­ situation that any exhibitor is undertakings from the major bition and distribution to a unable to obtain product." degree that is unprecedented American studios to put films MMI Product Placement Division up for bid to exhibitors. The in Canada film history. The (cont, on p, 39) 150 Norfinch Drive, Unit 2 Downsview, Ontario M3NIX9

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38/Cinema Canada - May 1985 • CINE MAt; • Canadian content point sys­ Andre Lamy noted that Tele­ tem ; for the production of a film 's administrative costs are New TF policies reduce cash from CB C pilot program for series; and now $6.7 million up from $1.2 by m a tc hing lice nse fees. The millio n two years ago. Telefilm TORONTO - Private producers Bill Macadam of Norfolk Pro­ realities of production." Maca­ latte r is only available for the has offices in Los Angeles, in Ontario expressed dissatis­ ductions told Cinema Canada dam said a viable syste m would pe riod from April 1, 1985 Lo ndon a nd Pa ri s as well as faction with elements of Tele­ in a phone interview that all require the CBC to pay 50% of Marc h 31, 1986. Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver film's new financing arrange­ the new arrangement does is a production's budget in li cense Othe r matters that raised the and Halifax. A second American ments at a packed Telefilm put produce rs furthel' into fees. He pointed to the exa mple inte rest of the producers were office is due to o p e n in New information meeting Apr. 10. debt. "The economics are not of Channe l 4 in the U.K. which the future of theatrical films, Yo rk. Telefilm e mploys about The meeting was called to out­ changed one whit," h e said. He pays on a sliding sca le of] 20% the level of li cense fees from 75 peo ple The heads of the line new Broadcast Fund ad­ accused Te lefilm of reinte r­ to 110%. He said that CBC is broadcasters and the Broa d­ overseas o ffi ces were prese nt ministrative policies resulting preting Masse's meaning. In averaging unde r 20% o n li cense cast Developme nt Fund. a t th e infOl'matio n m eeting. from the changes in Telefilm's his announcem e nt Masse said, fees and that is now going to be Filmmaker Don She rib mandate announced by Com­ "Telefilm Canada will be a ll ow­ cut in ha lf. asked Lamv wha t Te le fi lm 's munications minister Marcel ed to matc h on a dollar-for­ Peter Mortimer, executive attitude was abo ut feature Cable prizes Masse last month. Facing a dollal' bas is the lice nse fees director of the Associatio n of films. La m y said tha t "the t'il'st standing-room-only crowd of being paid by Canadian broad­ Canadia n Film and Televis ion budget ofTe lefilm is still the re for excellence about 200 , Andre Lamy, execu­ casters . The impact of the Producers, told Cine ma Canada but s mall I'elative to the Broad­ TORO NTO -For the second tive director of Telefilm, and matching of li cense fees will be that the "CBC is renegotia ting cast Fund." He added that "it is year the annual convention of Peter Pearson, director of the to double the value of the downwa rd commitme nts that up to th e film industry to pro­ the Canadian Cable Te levision Broadcast Fund, were grilled license fee commitme nts have been made." He said that pose feature films to the broad­ Association presented awards by producers on the exact made bv Canadian broad ­ CBC's li cense fees "are the casting industry. Last year 25 for excelle nce in cable pro.' nalure of the new licensing casters dur ing the next year." lowest in the w estern industrial out of96 projects w ere features." gramming. Awards were made arrangements. But if Telefilm advances the world. It's an absurd situation." How ever , indepe nde nt distri­ Apr. n in eight categories. The At issue is the additional 16% matching money as a loan or He admitted , howeve r, that butors polled by phone by winne rs were : ofthe film's budget that Telefilm investment it does not double there m ay be a problem with Cinema Canada indicated there Current 'affairs/ documen­ is prepared to invest in a film the value of li cense fe e com­ "Telefilm going outside its was little theatrical future for tary - Speakout Productions by matching license fees from mitments. legislated mandate as to how it Broadcast Fund features. and Dana Huggard of Rogers broadcasters. Producers would Macadam is enraged that uses its money." On the developme nt fund Cable in Vancouve r for Fight like to see that additional Telefilm does not seem to Pearson told the producers Lamy said that he "will not Ba ck: Vancouver Transition money as a license rather than understand the difference at the meeting that while he impose a ny strict guide lines. I House. a loan. However, Pearson said between financing eithe r shared their concerns they want to make sure that the end Entertainment Bryan that Telefilm money is avail­ through equity or debt and weren't an impediment to result is a serious project. I McRae of Armstrong Commu­ able only "as an investment, revenue streams. He noted that production. He quoted over trust broadcasters and produ­ nications in Weiland for Local loan or loan guarantee." "license fees are the only source $30 million worth of produc­ cers without s trict guide lines." 7777. What angers producers is of income for producers." He tion signed in March. He said To access developme nt money Ethnic - Margarida Aguiar of that the additional 16% of equity added that the matching fund­ that "the recoupment schedule producers must show that a Maclean Hunter Cable in Park­ investment by Telefilm will be ing was supposed to be a sub­ is being favourably organized broadcaster has an interest. dale, Ontario for Sim Podemos outweighed by a 16% reduction sidy to the network and Trea­ for the producer, The private Unde r the new regulations (Yes, We Can). in income from license fees sury Board has said there isn't investor will be made whole Telefilm can provide up to 10% Event - Gordon Donnelly for paid by the CBC. CBC has re­ a problem. He accused Lamy of before we recoup the supple­ of the Broadcast Fund for pro­ CF Cable TV in Montreal for duced license fees in order to never having understood mentary 16%." ject d evelopment. Festival Multi-Ethnique. find the $15 million it promised financing. "These guys have Under Telefilm's new poli­ On the question of the level Promotion - Leslie Payne, to independent producers for got to go," he said. "It's the cies, Te lefilm can invest up to of license-fee from broadcaster, Furio Sorrentino for Shaw Ca­ the coming year. The CBC ar­ history of the bloody thing. The 49% of a project's budget under Pearson said there was no fixed blesystems in Vancouver for gued that the fees would be , reason we don't have a healthy the following conditions : for floor. "That's the hardest ques­ Emily Murphy House Christmas made up by matching money indigenous culture is because distinctly Canadian projects tion," he said. "The lowest Fund. from Telefilm. no one looks at the economic which achieve 10 points in the that's come in is $100 ." Seniors - Jocelyn Cowan and Pat McKegney of Rogers Cable in Kitchener for Roundabout. Sports- Russ GreavesofShaw Cablesystems in Nanaimo, Be for Carling O'Keefe World Championship Bathtub Race, - In Any Vision Calgary Has It All! Youth - Gary Levine and Ste­ phe n Henry for Roge rs Cable in To ronto for Kalaphraz . WHY CALGARY? Senior cable officials cal1 ed for greater integration of "Well , it's my third time in Calgary, and I was very well treated and very happy on m a rke ting campaign s a nd p ro­ 'Superman Ill'." The co-operation we had gra mming in sp eeches to the from the Alberta Government and the Cit y a udie nce of cable m a rketers of Calgary was marvelous. From the police a nd programme rs. to the townspeople, everyone was so generous in allpwing us to come in and interfere with th eir li ves. It seemed to be a wonderful pl ace Bidding fails to shoot. (con t. from p. 38) Yo u have a wide variety of scenery within an hour's drive of Calgary and plenty of hotel Earli er this vear executives rooms fo r a crew. I enjoy working with the of the Landmark Th eatre ch ain Canadian members of the crew. I know many leased almost half their holdings of the people in each grade. It made for a nice to Cine p lex-Od eon because of homecoming and you don't have to introduce th e adverse effects of b idding. yourself on the first day of shooting. There are many reasons, certainly economics can­ Pose n said that theatres are not be ~l e d out. It is considerably cheaper sti II closing as it resu lt of bi d­ without any loss of quality" d ing. Figures were not avail able. Calgary has no retail sal es or accommoda­ ti on tax, and has regular air service to most major cit ies in th e U.S . Foreign Oscar to York

For further information on sho0tmg 1n TORO,\,TO - A Yo rk University Calgary contact. fil m stude nt has copped top David Crowe. Film CommiSS Io ner 'Calgary Economic Development Authority fore ig n prize a t the stude nt P.O . Box 2100, Sta tion M Oscars Peter Weyman took the On 'Finders Keepers' starring Lou Gossett Jr, Beverley IT Angelo and Michael O'Keefe; Director Calgary. Alberta TZP 2MS Richard Lester answered the question Telephone (403) 268-2771 Best Student Fore igri Film cc award for his 51-minute docu­ mentary, The Leahy's: Music Most of All.

Cinema Canada - May 1985/39 II II II 1\ -PANAV/5/DN II II J CAf'-.JADA.l

flUI LfGItTlNG . . " Av:e, New . MOdet~ : in ttl~ HMt Range -:- ~ " 12kW/ ~Sirto' Fr~sne] . . ,'.'::... ";' ,~ /. /. ", "', " • C I" E MAti • Ba ll et Company, the Edmonton news conference timed to coin­ tre, and the Calgary Society of Symphony, the Edmonton Art cide with the national protest Independent Filmmakers. Al­ SHOOT ALBERTA Ga ll ery, North ern Alberta Per­ in Ottawa, bloomed into a mini­ though the CBC facilities in by Linda Ku pecek form ers Branch of ACTRA, the rally. Organized by the Southern Edmonton and Calgary were Phoenix T heatre, the Directors Alberta Branch of ACTRA , the realtively unscathed by the It's springtime in the Rockies. March to oppose the Mulroney Guild of Canada, the Play­ conference featured speakers cuts, it is generaIlv acknowl­ The cameras are rolling again. government's c uts to the CBC wrights Union of Canada, Ca­ from the Playwrights Union of edged that this is because the The oil patch may revive. And and federal c ultural agencies. nadian Actors Equity and others Ca nada, the Periodical Writers CBC services here already long-distance bouquets have In Edmonton March 10, a crowd joined forces in a n evening of Association of Canada tPW AC) , operate on such a lean budget landed on some Alberta door­ of m o re tha n 700 ove rflowed entertainme nt and p resenta­ Equitv, ACTRA, Dancers Studio that futher trimming would steps. the Shoctor Theatre in a highly tions. West: American Federation of dissipate them - as a region - su ccessful rally. Th e Alberta In Calgary on March 20, a Musicians, the Off-Centre Cen- and as a voice. At the ACTRA Awards• in Ottawa April 3, Alberta moved into the spotlight several times. Calgar­ ian Don Truckey won a Nellie MOTION PICTURE GUARANTORS INC. for best dramatic script for tele­ vision with his For the Record script, Rough Justice, produced COMPLETION BONDS FOR MAJOR FILMS AND TV SERIES by Maryke McEwen. Truckey, 29, an editorial writer at The Calgary Herald, claims his long­ distance breakthrough with BENEFICIARIES OF OUR BOND HAVE INCLUDED SOME OF THE BEST KNOWN network CBC was "a classic STUDIOS AND BANKS IN THE MOTION PICTURE BUSINESS, AMONG THEM .. . case of someone (Peter Lower) pulling something out of the mail." Since then, Truckey's Tools of the Devil has also ,,~:.... WELI.S FAI{(;O been broadcast on For the Re­ "'h~===== lhe~< cord, and his half-hour Next MeffivltiJe Year Country produced byCBC Bank Calgary. SECURITY PACIFIC In competition for the award NAOONALBANK with Truckey was Jeannine Locke's script for Chautauqua Girl. That CBC movie, shot on location in southern Alberta, MARACBANK CITY NATIONAL won the Nellie for Best Televi­ OF sion Program of the Year for HONG KONG BANK MANUFACTURERSII veteran producer Locke. Chau­ HANOVER BANK tauqua Girl, set in the "prairie towns of the 1920's, drew a record viewing.- audience of nearly 2.6 million for its January '84 telecast. .. ···· ....· . Another final nominee for best television drama script ( ) was Sharon Riis of Lac la Biche, ft~l.\~"",.- Alberta, for Change of Heart, produced by Anne Frank for - For the Record. Riis has two projects in the near future: a mini-series on Metis women, and a feature, Loyalties, to be d,irected by Anne Wheeler in HaeHOME BOX OFFICE June. ~ NEW WORLD PlCfURES Fred Diehl was the recipient 11IE lADD COMPANY NBC of the John Drainie Award for Distinguished Contribution to Broadcasting. Diehl, a veteran VARNER BROS. producer/ director, spearhead­ ed the revival of national and regional radio drama, and was cae L11·.1- responsible for establishing Calgary as a radio drama centre CHANNB. FOUR TELEVISION. over a decade ago. m

• Telefilm Canada In Jasper, Wendy Wacko is in ca pre-production on Striker's Mountain, for a five-week shoot with a start date of April 13. REINSURED BY THE WORLD'S OLDEST UNDERWRITERS The $1.5 million made-for-tele­ vision feature about a family­ run mountain resort will be directed by AI Simmonds, with MOTION PICTURE GUARANTORS INC. Richard Leiterman as DD.P. Participants are Telefilm, 14 Birch Avenue, Toronto, Canada M4V 1C9 Telephone (416) 968-0577 Telex 065-24697 AMPDC , Supercha nne l and private investors. In Calgary, Garry Toth and Helene White of HBW /Toth Co­ productions have completed BEVERL Y HILLS PARIS NEW YORK SYDNEY taping nine episodes of Con­ necting, a Phil Donohue-style talk-show for teenagers . VANCOUVER MONTREAL TORONTO MELBOURNE

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Cinema Canada - May 1985/41 • CINE MAt; • CFT Asees indy future in alliance with broadcasting companies TORONTO - Wilson Markle, his election Apr. 12, he said that and consulting with the about­ ful of an alliance with the CBC. In his speech Juneau pro­ the new president of the Cana­ "the independent sector will to-be appointed task force on Commenting on Pierre Juneau's mised that CBC's new broad­ dian Film and Television Asso­ only survive with the health broadcast policy. He noted that speech Apr. 11 to the CFTA at cast centre will not compete ciation, says that the indepen­ and h elp of the broadcaster. "the main force of the briefs their annual meeting, Markle with private sector production dent production sector must The broadcaster is facing a lot will be hopeful rather than said, "he turned an adversary services, a statement which re­ come to the aid of the broad­ of pressure and has to fight to critical." (mel into a support." Ju­ lieved Markle. On the conten­ caster. In a phone interview survive." Markle noted that the neau called on the CFT A to tious problem of CBC license with Cinema Canada just after CFTA will be preparing briefs Markle is particularly hope- work with the CBC for the fees Markle said that "it would future of broadcasting.. Markle be counter-productive to take said that if Juneau "can admi­ that issue on." nistrate what he promises to Markle was acclaimed presi­ deliver, he can count on a great dent of the CFTA at their deal of support." He cautioned, annual general meeting Apr. however, that " to date they Ithe 12 . Markle told Cinema Canada CBC) have not been able to that he became president be­ administer what they promi­ cause he "was chairman of the sed." Juneau promised the nominating committee. I CFTA a radical Canadianiza­ couldn't find anyone else to do tion of prime time program­ it. Nobody wanted the job ming with at least 50% of that knowing the issue. The presi­ programming to be provided dent has a lot to lose and little by the private sector. to gain." Markle praised the CBC for Other members of the new its work with the private sector CFTA executive include Peter T()JY MAS~ KA THY MICHAEl McGl YNN GR£G~Y PETERS~ DIRECTO'1 on production services. How­ O'Brian, vice-president pro­ ever, he was not happy with duction; Isme Bennie, vice­ recent CBC decisions to do all president distribution; Find­ C()JTACT computer graphics in-house. lay Quinn, vice'-president ser­ He complained that the CBC vices ; John Ross, treasurer; '------8ROCE 5. KYLE------~ was spending millions of dol­ Robin Chetwynd, secretary ; 416/466-6549 lars on new equipment which Jack McAndrew, director Mari­ should be going to program­ times ; Fran<;ois Champagne, ming. He noted that his com­ director Quebec; Alison Clay­ pany, Mobile Image, "supplies ton, director Ottawa; Les Bruce 6. Kyle more computer graphics and Weinstein, director West; Michael Macmillan, director ; Penonal Management, Inc. special effects to the American networks than to the CBC. The Derek McGillivray, director, One Shudell Rl.lenue CBC should be our largest Victor Solnicki, director. Markle Toronto, Ontono client. It's our smallest." succeeds Stephen Ellis. M4J It5

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42/Cinema Canada - May 1985 • CINE MAC;; Ancillary sales only salvation for Canadian theatrical distributors TORONTO - Ancilla ry sales are the thing tha t m a kes the rest Am erican . Weinzweig said e norm o us n umbers of p ictures. \\'e inzweig agreed . "Te lefi lm keeping theatr ical fe atures wor'k" tha t a t the recent Am erican "T hev get the best of the inde­ is doing nothing for theatrica l alive a nd w e ll in Canada, say La rry Ritte nbe rg, p re side nt Film Ma rke t buyers from third pe ndent crop tha t we used to features," he said. He added leading indep e ndent distribu­ of Creswin, said that "the risk world countries could get have," he said. tha t it is difficult to give Tele­ tors. w ith theatricals is so high tha t access to product but w here he Bockner's harshest words film p roduc ts theatrical re­ it is necessary to have a nc il ­ couldn't. "It 's a m ass injusti ce. ar-e reserved fo r the gove r n­ lease. T hey are te le vision pro­ Phone inte rvie w s with fiv e laries to back yourself up." We need access to those p ic­ m e nt. He accused them of d ucts, Weinzweig noted. They leading distributo rs revealed tures." He said that " b uyers never havin g understood d is­ d o n't work theatr ically. And Morey Ha mal. preside nt of that a ncillary sales are provid­ from Que bec could s ign w here tribution . "The\' d o no t und e r­ fin ancia ll y thev don't make Frontier Amusem e nts, con­ in g more than 50% of revenues we couldn't even get a conver­ sta nd the film industry,' he sense. "The TV r ights are pre ­ firmed tha t "it is increasingly fo r these compa nies. The sati o n ." Product is norma ll l' said , "a ll they unde rsta nd is sold . VV hat's in it for u s?" asked d ifficult to break even o n thea­ fastest growing segm e nt is in acquired second ha nd from m aking bu reaucracies grow." VVei nz\veig. " If it 's a CBC co­ trical releases. We have to have ho m e-video sales. Da nie l the Am erican distr ib utor. He is scornful ofTe lefilm's d is­ p roducti on they won't even other p ossib le sources of re­ We inzw e ig, presid e nt o f Nor­ We in zweig is a ngry tha t Cana­ trib utio n program s. ''Tha t's a a ll ow ho m e -video o r pay TV venue." He added , "a good sta r, said that ho m e-video is da is part of the U.S. d o m esti c lo t of no nsense," he said . He sales ." theatrical r'elease can still providing nearly as much re­ m arke t. "\\'e feel w e sho u Id be no ted tha t he "d oes not see a m ' Weinzweig would like to see m a ke a great d eal m ore m on ey ve nue as theatrical re leases. m a king d eals d irectly w ith the future for the m o ti o n -pic ture a Cana dia nizati o n of d is tribu­ tha n ho m e video . On a poor p r'oducer's. In the last six produc ti o n industl'l' in this Other a ncilla ry sales com e picture there is as much p ote n­ ti o n . He argue d that a great from te levisio n , pav-T\' and months W I' bo ught th ree Bri­ countrv as long as Te lefi lm d e a l of the profits that resul ted ti a l revenue in a ncill ary m arkets syndicati o n. Despit e the im­ ti s h films from Am ericans." c.\ ists and it s poli c ies are 1'01- from tha t could be p lo\l'eel as in theatrical. " porta nce of a ncillary sales, IV! artin Bockner, gene r'a l lo\Ved ." Bockner said h e wou ld back into Ca nadian production. \\'e inzweig e m p hasized , tha t The most diffi c ult problem manager of New World il lutlla l be "ver\', very happl' if 1\ 11'. The independent d is tr-ibutors theatrical releases are \·ita l. the d istributors face is acqui ring Pictu res, told Cinem a Canada ill asse would take the \I 'ho le of are c u rrent l\' trying to resusci­ "Thel' create the demand in produc t. T he distrib u tors co m ­ tha t the proble m had been e.\ ­ Telefilm a nd put it in a corne r till e th e ir na ti onal o r'g,lIl iza tion pal' a nd hom e video. Theatrical p la ined a bo ut having Engli sh­ acerbated recenth- because the of eBC and le t the m get on w it h to lobb\' the gOl 'e rnme nt o n is the ke\' to o u r busin ess. It is Ca nadian righ ts tied u p w ith ma jor s tud ios are acquiring it. " the ir he ha lf.

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Cinema Canada - May 1985/43 • CIME MA~ • Cable Association outlines plan for broadcasting policy changes

TORONTO ~ The Canadian like to see more flexible rate programming services such as there should be no requirement affiliates of CBC or CTV, would Cable Television Association regulation. They want cable to pay-per-view and video down­ for licensing of non-program­ more likely be dropped. Copy­ has called for sweeping chan­ be allO\ved to move toward loading. ming services; no rate regula­ right funds directed to a copy­ ges in the regulatory environ­ market-based rates for all ser­ The document suggested tion of these services; and no right tribunal would face the ment governing the industry. vices. As an interim step the that reduced Canadian content regulatory interference with questions of how and to whom The changes were documented CRTC should recognize the re­ on pay-TV would increase its the arrangements between would the funds be allocated. in the industry's strategic quirements to earn sufficient marketability, Although overall cable operators and content or The document pointed to the planning document, Project 90, profits to attract capital; pro­ premium services are not ex­ service providers. 6% tax for the Broadcast Fund released at the opening of the vide built -in incentives for pected to contribute more than The industry is opposed to and said no further charge or CCT A's annual convention operating efficiency; and allow 20% of cable's total return on distant signal copyright fees as tax should be implemented in which took place April 9-11. rate adjustments on a timely investment by 1990. Other pay­ imposed in the United States. A the guise of copyright pmtec­ Project 90 pointed to an ero­ basis. TV recommendations included new copyright bill is presently tion. It argued that the market­ sion of cable revenues since The industry would like to more fl exibility in cable service under discussion in Parlia­ place will sort out the rights 1979, increased competition see cable participate in the packaging; the intmduction of ment. The major American dis­ issue.' "If rights holders want from home videos and unlicen­ ownership and operation of a second, complementary pay­ tributors have been pressing more revenue fmm broad­ sed satellite distribution sys­ other bmadcasting, content TV service; Canadian program­ the government for changes in casters distributing their ser­ tems and regulatory uncertain­ production or distribution en­ ming expenditures geared to the copyright act to allow for vice to distant markets, then it ty as destabilizing factors within tities. new production rather than myalties on retransmitted si­ will be up to the bmadcaster to the industry. On the programming side, old titles ; and direct access to gnals. The cable industry elect to buy the right, not to buy The document stated the the industry called for an in­ the Bmadcast Fund for pay-TV. argued that U.S. border sta­ them or reduce his coverage." major changes will have to be crease in the number of U.S. The industry would also like tions would be the primary At the CCTA convention Phil instituted to encoUl-age the originated discretionary ser­ to see the introduction of non­ distant signals affected bu t Lind, senior vice-president of investment needed to keep up vices; basic service to be de­ programming services on cable would not likely be dropped by Rogers Cable, called on his with advancing technology. fined by local market condi­ such as classified advertising. the cable industry. Canadian cable colleagues to enlist public The cable industry would tions; and cable provision of The industry demanded that distant signals, which are often support for cable's demands. He told a gathering of cable marketers and pmgrammers, "we need a lot of public support to move the political people. We need the support of the people to deal with the compe­ titive threat. We are going to have pay-per-view and other services." He added, "we have ACROSS to ban forever the curious Swedish notion of the separa­ tion of carrier and conlent." Project 90 was prepared by a l1IE BORIJER CCTA steering committee with communications consulting firm Nordicity. ...FAST! Rogers gross Film, equipment - even crews. TORONTO ~ Rogers Cablesys­ tems on Apr. 22 released its We're film industry specialists. results for the six months ended Feb. 28. Gross revenue rose to $171.7 million from $142.5 mil1ion in the same period the year be­ fore. Operating income in­ creased by 42% to $59.9 million [or the period compared with $42.2 million the year before. The loss from continuing operations was $9.7 million compared with $9.5 million ·in 1984. A loss from discontinued operations of $2.5 million bmught the 1984 loss to $12.1 million. There was no compar­ able item in 1985. The net loss per share was $0.49 in 1985 compared with a loss of $0.49 from continuing operations and a final loss of $0.61 in the Trax Cargo prior year. The prior year's results are restated to account for the A Member of The Weiner Group company's operations in Syra­ cuse, New York, and California Canada U.S.A. United Kingdom which are being carried as "discontinued operations." In the current period there is no 380 Wellington Street West, impact from these operations. Basic cable subscribers in­ Toronto, Canada M5V lE3 creased by 58,000 in the first half to 1,970,000. During the Telephone (416) 596-8500 Telex 06-23125 same period, the number of discretionary services sub­ scribed for increased by 109,000 ~~O~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~~ to end the first half at 1,045,000 units.

44/Cinema Canada ~ May 1985 • tiME MAt; • CRTC responds favorably to recommendations in Project 90

TORONTO - In a speech Apr. 9 industry away from the major exploring." image campaigns of milk, butter Cable response to Bureau's to the annual convention of the challenge of ensuring the Bureau indicated that non­ and telecommunications as speech was enthusiastic. Phil Canadian Cable Television success of the existing servi­ programming services would role models for the cable in­ Lind, senior vice-president of Association, Andre Bureau, ces." He added that "we are not be the subject of a public dustry. "All of these industries Rogers, commented that Bureau chairman of the CRTC, ap­ convinced that pay-per-view is hearing in the fall. have actively and creatively was heading in the right direc­ plauded the cable industry for such a magiC answer; it has In concluding, Bureau urged benefitted from powerful and tion. He dismissed the possibi­ its strategic planning as out­ had a questionable track re­ his cable audience to market convincing image campaigns. I litv that the DOC broadcasting lined in Project 90. Undertaken cord in the U.S. However, at the cable aggressively for the con­ believe cable could enjoy simi­ ta;k force would produce a as a result of a challenge issued appropriate time it is worth tent it carries. He pointed to the lar rewards for similar efforts." policy at odds with the CRTC's by Bureau to the industry last direction. year, Project 90 outlines finan­ cial and structural strategies for the cable industry to the year 1990. Project 90 calls for reduced National Office rate-regulation, reduced Cana­ dian content, greater access to Film Board national du film additional American and Ca­ nadian signals on the basic and du Canada discretionary tiers, cross­ of Canada ownership between cable and broadcasting, and introduction of new programming (pay-per view and video downloading) and non-programming (classi­ fied ads, security/alarm, busi­ ness data) services. ---NIWS~- Bureau took a positive ap­ YOUTH TELEVISION proach to most of the cable SERVICE APPLICATION industry's suggestions. He FI ELD WITH CRTC pointed out that "the thrust of the CRTC's answer to the whole cable rate issu e is reduced The application for Young Canada rate-regulation." He added that Television/TEde-jeunesse Canada the CRTC is trying to "eliminate was filed with the CRTC on April30 as much regulatory tape as by Government Film Commissioner possible." On the question of Fran<;:ois N. Macerola, acting on cross-ownership, he pointed behalf of the corporation. out that "we are prepared to take a completely flexible ap­ The proposed services will be proach to this issue in order to made available via satellite to cabl e strengthen and expand the systems across the country. I ntend­ Canadian broadcasting system. ed to fill a substantial gap in the I will even go as far as to say Canadian broadcasting system, it that the Commission's belief in will provide a balanced and inte­ financially strong entities has grated schedule of programming, moved it to the point of being in both French and English, aimed prepared to examine a relaxa­ tion of CRTC-imposed cross­ exclusively at young people. ownership restrictions on a In the application, Mr. Macerola case-by-case basis if that is emphasized that the N FB is acting what it would take to ensur e as a catalyst in this project. While Irene Angelico, co-direc tor with Abbey Neidik of th e forth-co ming feature strength and long-term viability. the Film Board is funding the de­ docum entary Dark Lullabies, co-produced by the N ational Film Board and D.LI. Canada simply has not got the film co mpany. velopment of the proposed service, luxury of being able to afford failure in these areas." Young Canada Television/Tele­ In terms of actual programming, caust on the children of survivors On the addition of new ser­ jeunesse Canada will be completely Young Canada Television/Tele­ and on their German peers, was vices, Bureau noted that the autonomous and will be run by its jeunesse Canada said it will offer a screened as a work-in-progress at Commission has "not been Board of Directors. Establishment varied menu aimed at the various the "Canadian Gathering of Jewish idle." He said that six new ofthis [lew service will provide new age groups within the category of Holocaust Survivors and their Canadian discretionary ser­ opportunities and a major boost for children and youth, which UNESCO Children" held in Ottawa on April vices have been added, two independent producers and distri­ defines as being up to 24 years of 28, 29 and 30. The audience's re­ more are proposed, indepen­ bution companies across the coun­ age. While programming will be sponse to this moving film far dent TV stations have been try. predominantly Canadian, a wide exceeded the organizers' expecta­ licensed and more applications variety of quality programs from filed, as well as 16 U.S , discre­ Young Canada Television/Tele­ tions. To meet the popular demand, tionary services authorized for jeunesse Canada expects that it around the world will also be the planned single screening was distribution. He added "it is will be ready to go on-air in the fall scheduled. repeated three times. conceivable that if no suitable of 1986 if it is granted a licence by Dark LuI/abies, directed by Irene Canadian alternatives emerge, the autumn ofthis year. The English Angelico, herself a child of survivors, additional foreign services' FORTHCOMING FILM and French .channels will each and Abbey Neidik, will be com-' could be authorized if the SCREENED AT GATHERING broadcast over 100 hours of pro­ demand warrants it." OF HOLOCAUST pleted this summer. Shot in Israel/ . Bureau said that the Com­ gramming a week. Both channels Montreal and Cermany, the film mission would be ready to wiJl be made availab4e to all Cana­ SURVIVORS chronicles '; Angelico's personal improve the p~y-TV system in dian cable systems for tefecast.on efforts to come to terms with the response to market needs. He their basic Of $C.tended bask ser- Dark Lu{/abies., a powerful rteW film Holodaust, and the para11el struggle i. was cautious about intrOducing exploring the impact of the Holo- of her German contemporaries. new pay services arguing it would fragment already limited NFB Offices in Canada: Headquarters· Montreal (514) 333·3452 National Capital ·Ottawa (613) 996-4259 markets. Pacific region - Vancouver (604) 666·1716 Quebec region · Montreal (514) 283-4823 He was concerned that new Prairie region - Winnipeg (204) 949-4129 Atlantic region · Haillax (902) 426-6000 programming services such as Ontario region· Toronto (416) 369·4094 plus offices in most major cities pay-per-view would "deflect the energy and interest of the

Cinema Canada - May 1985/45 • CliME MAti • Global to broadcast across country to counterthreat from dishes TORONTO - Global Television ton's CHCH television station "Global is in the broadcasting tional service would enable banks. He said that eventually has announced plans for a as an indicator of a trend. CTV business. We provide programs Global to spend more on Cana­ Global will go to the market national expansion program to outbid the Hamilton station for free of charge. We continue to dian programming. with a $30 million preferred counter the threat of super­ five popular American series. subscribe to the principle that Morton noted that the $35 share issue. Morton anticipated stations. The price tag of $24.7 million is off-air broadcasting is far from million needed for the expan­ filing an application with the At a press conference on thought to be the largest paid dead in Canada. For 40% of the sion would be raised through CRTC over the summer with a Apr. 16, Paul Morton, president by a Canadian network for a people, it is the only way to inte rnal cash flow and the decision by the end of the year. of Global Communications. package of American pro­ receive broadcasting." told reporters that Global will grams. Global's prime-time If approved by the CRTC, invest $35 million in over 50 schedule relies heavily on Global will undertake the e .\­ transmitters placed strategically American programming. pansion in four phases. The Bazay in charge of The National across the COUl1try. The trans­ Global's "insurance polin'" first is a substantia l increase in mitters will provide free, over­ relies on the recent Klingle the power of two existing TORONTO - Veteran CBC re­ CBC's national reporter assi­ the-air broadcast of the Global report which recommended transmitters at Ottawa and porter, producer and foreign gned to cover events in Quebec. signal. satellite distribution of pro­ Bancroft, Ontario. The second news correspondent David Bazay joined the CBC in 1972 as Global executives admitted gramming to communities is the addition of three major Bazay has been named execu­ a Quebec legislative reporter. that the return on the invest­ with less than two channels. new transmitters in Owen tive producer in charge of CBC ment would be marginal. Sey­ The CRTC has said it will im­ Sound, Parry Sound and Corn­ TV's nightly network newscast mour Epstein, chairman of plement the Klingle recom­ wall. The third would be the The National, Bazay takes ove r Global Communication's exe­ mendations. Global hopes to creation of 20 new transmitters from John Owen who has re­ Global to film cutive committee, said that-the block satellite programming in serving 20 major centl'es across cently become managing editor station already serves half of its area of operation by provid­ Canada which do not already of CBC Television News. in Sudan despite the English population in Ca­ ing a third service. have an existing English third In a press release Owen nada. He added that the expan­ Morton admitted that the service. The fourth extension stated that Bazay has "the ideal political coup sion is incremental in terms of scheme was a gamble. "We're would be the addition of 37 background to take over The audience with two million betting our own money," he low-power transmitters for 43 National, He has been a re­ TORONTO - The overthrow of potential additional viewers. said. "The largest shareholders smaller communities. porter for radio, television and President Numeiri of Sudan He said that "it is a small ex­ are Seymour Epstein, Izzy Asper Morton said that the Global print. As our foreign corres­ will not be stopping a Global pansion in terms of revenues and myself," Morton, Epstein signal would be telecast with­ pondent based in Paris, he crew from filming an hour­ but a major expansion in terms and Asper ' own about 72% of out programming changes to covered all of the significant long documentary on Africa's of expenditure." Global's shares. account for time-differences. European news events during largest country. Global News is Epstein justified the move as Michel Perrault, a market He estimated that the invest­ his posting. He reported exten­ prodUCing the documentary in "buying an insurance policy. analyst with Alfred Bunting, ment would generate 3000 sively from the Middle East. association with UNICEF and We are so fundamentally con­ was puzzled why Global didn't temporary jobs a nd between covering the wars in Lebanon the assistance of the Canadian cerned about the way pro­ go national via a satellite-cable 50-100 permanent jobs. He and Israel. He was one of the International Development gramming is bought. Even if link at a fraction of the cost. added that "Canadian content first to report on the massacre Agency. the expansion reduces profit­ Morton responded that Global in the design and construction in the Sabra and Shatilla camps. Global anchorman John ability it is worth doing com­ was committed to' free, off-air will be used in every possible Since returning to Canada in Dawe will be hosting the film pared to the alternative." broadcasting. He said that large facet of the implementation of 1983 he has played a major role in his first major overseas The alternative Global fears portions of the country will not this plan. The Canadian as a producer in the develop­ assignment and co-writing is cable-transmitted supersta­ be cable accessible. "The great marke rs of television techno­ ment of our regional news­ with producer Larry Jackson. tions bidding for popular Ame­ panacea of cable is not all that logy will be given top priority rooms in Montreal and Van­ Dawe told Cinema Canada the rican programs thus driving up it may be cracked up to be," he in awarding our contracts." couve r." crew will have "total latitude" their price. Morton pointed to said. He suggested that the in­ Prior to his Paris posting in UNICEF is providing interpre­ the recent CTV raid of Hamil- Epstein emphasized that crease in audience for a na- 1980 Bazay was for four years ters and transportation and opening doors that may re­ main closed to a film crew entering the country cold. Dawe said that the' documen­ tary will look at Sudan in its entirety. The only serious dan­ ger he believes the crew will face is susceptibility to disease: "Diseases are rampant." Came­ raman/ director for the project is Dan Laffey. This will be Glo­ _D bal's second production with UNICEF. Two years ago Peter Trueman hosted The Children of January which examined the plight of Brazil's 10 million FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTIONS: homeless children.

• FEATURES 8ell to sponsor • TELEVISION Global Playhouse • DOCUMENTARIES TORONTO - Global Television • COMMERCIALS has announced that Bell Canada • 3 - 16/35 MM EDITING SUITES has undertaken sponsorship of • 3,4" ELECTRONIC ON-LINE EDITING SUITE the remainder of the Global Playhouse series beginning • %" OFF-LINE EDITING SUITE with The Cap airing April 25. The series will now be called Bell Canada Playhouse. Pro­ grams in the series will now be Neil Leger. Robin Spry • Rene Mongeau • Francine SI-Jean-Gagne • Roger Cardinal • Francis Mankiewicz • Peter Svatek aired without commercial interruption to viewers in On­ tario. Global would not release how much Bell was paying for the series. The series is pro­ TELESCENE PRODUCTIONS INC. duced by award-winning Atlan­ 360 Place Royale, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2V1 (514) 288-1638 Telex: 055-61744 tis Films. An earlier episode in the series was nominated for an Academy Award. • CINE MAC;; • Massive deficit for Pay-TV if Can Content regulations respected TORONTO - Citing an imminent could have contemplated in The brief noted the "pay net­ with the explosion of the home asked that the minimum time crisis for pay television, Fred 1984." The brief pointed to works have already licensed the video market and the growth of requirement for Canadian Klinkhammer, the president stalled subscriber growth in great majority of usable Cana­ unlicensed satellite delivery programs be cut in half from and chief executive officer of Western Canada, and major dian feature films and the systems in the west. 30% to 15%. It would like to see a First Choice Canadian Com­ new expenses incurred by First inventory is dwindling at an The company noted that it minimum expenditure require­ munications Corporation, has Choice to maintain subscriber alarming rate. The present out­ had spent $34.1 million on ment of 50.1% of adjusted gross applied to the Canadian Radio­ growth. It warned that First put of the film industry is no­ Canadian content by the end of revenues (total revenues from Television and Telecommuni­ Choice would face a massive where near the minimum of 36 August 1984 which it said was operations less operating cations Commission for relief deficit of$93.6 million by 1989 if to 40 feature films per year that about 85% of total subscriber expenses other than for pro­ from the Canadian content it complied with the condition would be required by the pay revenues. First Choice noted gramming). The present con­ provisions of its license. requiring 60% of the pay-TV networks to meet the 30% time that it had been exceeding its ditions require First Choice to In a 98-page brief submitted company's program budget to quota requirement, much less conditions of license "at a spend not less than 45% of total April 25 FiI'st Choice argued be expended on Canadian the upcoming 50% time quota crushing cost." revenues from its operations on that "conditions have proven to content. starting in January 1986." First First Choice is seeking relief Canadian programming and be substantially more difficult Another problem is the lack Choice also complained that from the Canadian content not less than 60% of total pro­ and more risky than anyone of Canadian content inventory. the market had become riskier burden as of July 1, 1985. It has gram expenditures on Cana­ dian programs. The company would also like to see a loos­ ening of the cross-ownership restrictions to attract new in­ vestors into pay-TV. The present commission rules separate ownership of carriers and pro­ gragrammers. Under First Choice's middle of the road projections (neither HE the best case, nor the worst case) the company would reach 21 % of English cable homes in Eastern Canada by 1989. With an amended licence the com­ pany will have spent $34.9 mil­ lion on Canadian content pro­ duction over the five-year period from 1984-85 to 1988-89. At the same time First Choice's cumulative deficit would decline from $36.5 million to • $31.9 million. LE SUCCES, C'EST BANFF! Film Board launches two

A Acting Up - The Profession of Living Dangerously . . .. THE COMPETITION: Additional workshops: Programs for Youth: Sound: Animation: Trammg new documentaries for lelevision Already one of the world's most prestigious television events, the Banff Canadian Thlevision Workshop: a selection of new, innovative Canadian TORONTO - The National Film international program competition is growing in stature. In t984, over 300 programming and an opportunity to meet the key creallve people involved . Board has released two new programs from 22 countries were available to delegates for pubhc and International Showcase: selected highlights from the Banff '85 private screenings, In 1985, Banff delegates wlil have even more . competition, followed by group discussions featuring leading international documentaries, one on shared opportunities to see some of the world's best te leVISion programmmg, Banff te levision critics. custody, the other on nuns. offers its delegates maximum access to all entnes, m a vanety of Writing for Thlevision: every afternoon, all week long, an international Dad's House, Mom's House comfortable settings. panel of distinguished television writers will discuss their work and answer A Programs in competition are screened on two channels Simultaneously your questions about the art, craft, and bus mess of teleVISion wnrmg, with explores the thoughts and feel­ from 2:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. daily. Watch them in relaxed surroundmgs particular emphasis on longer forms (features and mml-senes) . ings of two divorced couples with other delegates, or - if you're staying "on site" - watch m the pnvacy of your own room. who have worked through A There' ll be special screenings of other programs, including 13 hours of their hurt and anger to reach a '''Ielevision'' - the highly acclaimed definitive hiStory, of the medium - and SPECIAL EVEN1S: daily screenings of recently completed made-for-televlslon canadian movies. joint-custody agreement. Under "The Rockies" Awards: the decisions of the 1985 International Jury: th e '" On demand screening rooms are available to delegates free of char&e Award of Excellence : and the Awards Ball. Friday, June 7 a joint custody arrangement from 9:00 a,m. until midnight daily. Watch a program at your convenience, Marshall McLuhan Address both parents share equally in or bring your own material with you to show to other delegates . Tribute to Granada Thlevision: Thursday, lune 6 sponsored by Global A On Saturday, June 8, we'll screen all the winners at Banff '85, followed the upbringing of the children_ lelevision Network by a round table discussion with the jury, festival delegates, and the The documentary was filmed international media in attendance. Pioneer Day: Sunday, June 2: kick- off ce lebration in the town of Banff Casino Night: Monday, June 3:. sponsored by the City of Edmonton in and around Toronto by di­ Alberta Barbecue: foot-stompin' fun sponsored by Alberta Culture, with rector Lyn Wright, herself a k.d. lang and the reclines (Shoshona Media) wednesday, lune 5 parent sharing custody. It is the THE PROGRAM: Prime Time, Take 2: Saturday, lune 8. Fashion Show spo nsored by The Snowflake first Canadian film on the sub­ The Banff seminars, workshops, and case studies regu larly attract some of the best minds in our industry. This year's line-up promises to be the wrap Party: Saturday, lune 8: Entertainment, Mr Edward Duke ject. The film was premiered strongest ever. Apr. 10. Seminars: Behind the Veil: Nuns comes A A Producer's Guide to New Media: Global Opportunities for Quality HOW TO JOIN THE BEST AT BANFF: Programs . . out of Studio D, the NFB's \\' 0- A Public lelevision Around the World: Facmg th e Conservallve Wave 1b Register for the Sixth Banff Thlevision Festival; men's filmmaking unit. The A Sesame Street - At Home In Any Language Write: p.o. Box 1020, Banff, Alberta, Canada TOL OCO two-hour documentarv is the A IA.endy Wacko Goes Market: Can She Make It Internationally? or Phone: (403) 762-3060 or Thlex : 03-826657 to first to record from ~ global perspective the turbulent his­ tory and remarkable achieve­ ments of women in religion. BANFF The film was directed by Mar­ = = @: garet Westcott and narrated bv ~- ~ ~--- Gloria Demers who also wrot~ ~ - = =: V~-=._=~-=---=~ the script. FESTIVAL JOIN US FOR THE BEST AT BANFF JUNE 2-8 1985 • CIME MAti • CCA awards Pickets fonn to fight dishes mid- May in Montreal TORONTO - Retailers of satellite sell out Canadian culture and dishes Apr. 9 picketed Toron­ replace it lock, stock and barrel OTTAWA - The Canadian Con­ to's Metro Convention Centre with foreign-dominated pro­ ference of the Arts announced where CRTC chairman Andre gramming services." Apr. 19 this year's recipients of Bureau was addressing the Brough argued that "Cana­ the prestigious Dipl6me d'hon­ Canadian Cable Television dians do not purchase satellite neur. They are Toronto arts Association. The cable indus­ dishes so they can bypass the patron Joan Chalmers, Mon­ try has been facing stiff compe­ broadcasting system. They buy treal poet and journalist Gilles tition from unlicensed satellite dishes because for them there Henault and Vancouver play­ distribution systems, particu­ is no broadcasting system." He wright and teacher Mavor larly in the west where thou­ added that dishes are capable Moore. sands of households have been of joining the country by making The awards ceremony will lost to cable. Federal regulator one end of the country accessi­ take place in Montreal May 15 Bureau has been fighting the ble to the other. Brough noted as part of the CCA's annual proliferation of home satellite that prime-minister Brian Mul­ general meeting and conferen­ dishes. roney had a dish installed at his ce May 15-17. The theme of the David Brough, chairman of country residence at Harring­ '85 conference is "the Arts and the Canadian Satellite Antenna ton Lake. the Media." Retailers Association, gathered Cinema Canada's classified Meanwhile, a lso on Apr. 19, some half-dozen dishes out­ ads are meant as a service CCA national director Brian side the Convention Centre to­ Anthony announced the ap­ and are free to individuals gether with an equal number pointment of Michelle d'Auray of picketers carrying signs de­ who subscribe to the as associate director. nouncing Bureau and the magazine. This offer does Until her appointment d'Au­ CRTC. not include companies or ray was a project officer in the In a release distributed to institutions, for which the cultural initiatives program at media at the cable convention, charge is $ 1. per word. Ads the department of Communi­ Brough alleged that "we are must be neatly typed and cations. She has worked with being used by the chairman of sent to Cinema Canada, the McDonald Royal Commis­ the CRTC as a scapegoat in Box 398, Outremont Station, sion, Applebaum-Hebert, and his well-publicized attempt to Montreal H2V 386. the Canada Council. "MARIO"

WINNER, BEST OVERALL SOUND 1985 GENIE AWARDS

THANK YOU ... RICHARD BESSE, sound recording

WAYNE GRIFFIN and DAVID EVANS, sound editing

ANDY MALCOM, PETER McBURNIE and LOUIS HONES, foley

GORDON THOMPSON, transfers

SUSAN LINDELL and JOHN BROOK, assistance

HANS PETER STROBL and ADRIAN CROLL, mix FROM BRYCE NYZNIK SOUNDSCORE LTD. TORONTO, CANADA • CIME MAC; • Special measures for West from Telefilm ACM VANCOUVER - With the fine­ In Calgary, Telefilm recent­ of wood on several acres of tuning measures to the Broad­ ly backed a program called land. Telefilm felt it was an cast Program Development Connecting which, in a variety/ l important cultural work, needy TELEVISION Fund announced by federal documentary format, deals of documentation and comme­ Communications minIster with the problems of teenage moration. A DIVISION OF Marcel Masse on Mar. 15, Tele­ youth. With a renewed emphasis AMERICAN CINEMA MARKETING CORPORATION film Canada can as of Apr. 1 use In Alberta, the Script and on regionalism, the growing up to 10% of its annual funding Development Program Fund number of approvals has to support the development of has just given support to Whis­ begun to put the west in a FEATURE FILM ACQUISITION AND scripts and production pro­ pering, a made-for-TV movie position to now encourage jects. Particular emphasis is that will be set in Vancouver, applicants. DISTRIBUTION FOR being placed on developing and deals with children. eligible projects and scripts in Also accepted for the Deve­ the Atlantic and western pro­ lopment Fund is Little David PAY/CABLE vinces, for which some $2 mil­ PlE.y Your Harp. This half-hour Telefilm loses lion have been earmarked. project is based on a Canadian In parched western Canada, short story set in Saskatche­ Lamy and Pearson: SYNDICATION where Telefilm's development wan. Though the budget is programs include all points small, a commitment from a industry concerned west . of Winnipeg, the news regional broadcaster enabled NETWORK couldn't come sooner. In the the program to move into (cont. from p. 32) first year of Telefilm West's further stages of evolution. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Script and Development Pro­ Another Saskatchewan pur­ coming to the end of a five-year gram, applicants totalled 16 ; of suit to receive Development term. The official said that these, seven met with approval. funding is a project called Masse is continuing discussions MICHAEL T. GEORGE Western applicants to the Break UPI on the experiences with Lamy about q new role for VICE·PRESIDENT, MARKETING Broadcast Fund totalled six ; of of a family moving into a small Lamy after his term ends on JACK F. MURPHY these, four were approved. By town. July 31. VICE·PRESIDENT, ACQUISITIONS September 1984, the fund had In Vancouver, a series called Lamy, a brother-in-law of accepted another four projects SerendipitYI based on Persian CBC president Pierre Juneau, while the Development Pro­ fairy tales, has been accepted came to Telefilm from the CBC gram accepted eight. The one for Development money and where he was vice-president (213) 850-3303 petitioner to the Equity Invest­ will air on the CBC. audience relations. Prior to ment Program was rejected be­ In Alberta, the Equity Invest­ that, Lamy headed the National cause funds weren't securely ment Program will support a Film Board for five years. Ac­ 3575 CAHUENGA BLVD. WEST in place. project called Ranch, which cording to a senior DOC officials SECOND FLOOR But after a hesitant start, had no easily discernable slot. Lamy learned of his dismissal things are beginning to pick The ranch of the title was an directly from Masse. Lamy was LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 90068 up. not available for comment.

Cinema Canada - Mav 1985/49 • C IN E MAti • "Enhancement" key to Joshua controversy Funding in place for 1985 TORONTO - Joshua Then and that this had never happened to the budgeted allowances. In Now is to have its world pre­ RSL in its 10-year, 16-film his­ addition the producer signs an celebration of National Film Day miere at th e Cannes film fes­ tory. He added that all the inducement letter under which tival. The $11 million film has parties involved had under­ he is per'sonally li able for over­ VANCOUVER - National Fi lm to Wall, a nd , from the NFB, been the subject of a protracted estimated the costs of doing the budget living costs, music, cast, Day '85, the city's fourth annual documentaries Muscle and dispu te between producers original film. finance, legal and the like. The celebration of Canadian cinema, Street Kids, drama Thanks For RSL Entertainment and com­ "MPG studied the project," he guarantor does not pay for is taking p lace at Robson Square The Ride. As well the event will p letion guarantors, Motion Pic­ said. "You don't put yourself at e nhancement of the film." on June 22 from 2 p.m. to mid­ screen Mich eline Lanctot's ture Guarantors, over $2 million such risk without evaluating Both Lantos and Leiterman night. A number of new films, award-winning feature, Sona­ in budget overruns. A refinan­ what it is going to cost based on agreed that had it not been for all Canadian productions, will tine. cing agreement was finally data such as script, shooting Lloyds adjustor David Taylor a be shown for the first time in The event will be placing signed on April 10. Under the schedule, budget and lengthy final agreement may not have Vancouver, and some for the special emphasis on the fact terms of the agreement MPG, talks with the producer, been reached. Lantos said that first time anywhere in Canada. that 1985 is international youth MPG's reinsurel' L10yds of Lon­ director, etc. He looks at all of "ifLloyds had not bee n involved The aim of the event - pre­ year. So programming reflects don, RSL, CBC, the banks, a nd this and decides, yes this is things would not have worked senting a full day of historic many concerns and attitudes Telefilm Canada contributed l'ealistic This reflects what it's out the way they d id. We all per­ and contemporary Canadian of the 15-to-24 age-group usually a dditional monies to ensure going to cost. Yes, I will gua­ ceived .in Lloyds a greater desire fi lms - is not only to honor the neglected in more commercial, completion of the film. r antee it. vVe all evaluated it. We to settle this to everybody's art and industry of filmmaking youth-oriented films. In an interview with Cinema all had information available to comfort than we perceived in in Canada, but also to h eighten Fundi ng comes from various Canada, Robert Lantos, pre­ us and the costs had not been MPG." public awareness of the quality levels of government as well as sident of RSL, said that RSL has antiCipated." Leitemlan said "there was a of filmrnaking in this country. donations from the film com­ paid out $950,000 and expects to Douglas Leiterman, execu­ hero, a Lloyds adjustor named Titles include David Hauka's munity, including Simon Fraser incur a further $50,000 in costs tive officer of MPG, disagreed. David Taylor who persisted Salus, Peeter Prince's ReDis­ University's Center For The by the time the film is com­ In a written s tatement to until he achieved a settlement." covery: The Eagle's Gift, Jere­ Arts, Community Arts council pleted. He noted that that in­ Cinema Canada he noted that 1;Vhatever the wrongs and my Podeswa's David Roche of Vancouver, ACTRA, IATSE, cludes "reinvestment of all our "under our agreements a big rights of th e case, it will have Talks To YouAbout Love, Janis BCFIA, NFB and Telefilm Ca­ fees p lus additional cash." chunk of the overages a re th e reverberations in the industry Lundman's Las ,1radas, docu­ nada. At the h eart of the dispute be­ obligation of the producers. for some time to come. John mentarian Peter Smilsky's Wall tween RSL a nd MPG is the ques­ They deferred $200,000 of their Ross, head of Linpar com­ tion of enhancement. MPG fees on this account a nd also pletion guarantors, told Cinema ar'gued that RSL had made a pledged $300,000 in rebates." Canada one immediate effect of . film different from the one it Leiterman also noted that Joshua would be an increase in h ad originally agreed to guaran­ "th e essence of all completion the cost of completion gua­ tee. Robert Lantos emphatically agreements is that the producer rantees. He noted that CBC and denied that this was the case. warrants his budget and agrees Telefilm have added new He said in "Joshua we made the to shoot and edit the film within clauses to their agreements. script that was written and read SENIOR AND INTERMEDIATE ANIMA TORS by everybody. In fact, we cut in excess of 20 pages off the LA YOUT ARTISTS original script on which the W ATERCOLOUR BACKGROUND ARTISTS completion bond was issued Dutch to highlight C8 C while we were shooting. We Permanent staff positions are ava ilable in a major reduced the scope of the film ." TORONTO - The Dutch national CBC programs featured in­ animation studio. Two years studio experience Lantos argued that ifRSL had television service, Nederlandse clude: Oscar Peterson ;. War required. Please r espond with resume to: erred it was in miscalculating Omroep Stichting (NOS), will Brides ; Strawberry Ice with the true costs of the film. "What feature 10 hours of CBC pro­ Toller Cranston; Montreal en VICE-PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION became evident was, given the gramming on June 2 in a Ca­ Fete, a documentary on the C inema Canada , Box 202 complexities of making this nada Day speCial. The mara­ c ultural life of Montreal; Air 834 Bloomfield Ave. film, given the film we had set thon program, beginning at Wars, a TV documentary by Montreal, QC H2V 3S6 out to make, the film MPG gua­ two in the afternoon and run­ George Robertson ; five City­ ranteed and that a'll the parties ning through until 11 at night scapes- Vancouver, Winnipeg, had financed, it would cost will be hosted in Dutch by Toronto, Quebec City and SI. more money than we had ex­ veteran CBC radio announcer John's; and three episodes pected or budgeted for." He said Ken Haslam. from the This Land series. .t LE 10EME FESTIVAL DES FESTIVALS DE TORONTO TORONTO'S 10TH FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS du 5 au 14 septembre 1985 September 5-14, 1985 VISIONNEMENTS DE PRE-SELECTION DE FILMS CANADIENS PRE-SELECTION SCREENINGS FOR CANADIAN FILMS Les vi sionnements de pre-selection de films canadiens pour Ie Festival des Festivals auront lieu it Toronto du 24 au 28 juin 1985 . Veuillez ecrire au bureau du Festival ou Pre-selection screenings of Canadian films for the 1985 Fes ti val of Festivals will be communiquer avec lui si vous desirez obtenir des formula ires d'inscription ou avoir de held in Toronto June 24-28 , 1985 . Please call or write to the Festival office fo r entry plus amples renseignements. forms or if you require further information . ADMISSIBILlTE: ELIGIBILITY: 1. Tout film canadien (saur les films industriels ou coinmandites) est 1. Any Canadian film (except sponsored or industrial film) is eligible admissible, qu' il s'agisse d'un long metrage, d' un court metrage, d'un feature, short,. documentary , a nimated and experimental. documentaire, d'un film d'animation ou experimental. 2. Films must be certified Canadian productions or co-productions. 2. Les films doivent etre certifies comme etant des productions ou des co- 3. Films must have been completed after September 15, 1984. productions canadiennes. 4. Preference will be given to Canadian premieres. 3. Les films doivent avoir ete termines apres Ie 15 septembre 1984. 5. Films for preview screenings may be submitted in 16mm, 35mm, 3/4" or 1/2" 4. La preference sera donnee aux premieres canadiennes. video. 5. ' Les films, pour les visionnements preaJabJes, peuvent etre soumis en 16 ou 6. F.ilms will be presented in the Festival in 16mm and 35mm only (optical 35 mm, ou en bande video de 3/4 ou de 1/2 po. sound) and in their original language with English subtitles. 6. Les films seront presentes, pendant Ie Festival, en 16 et 35 mm seulement 7. Deadline for receipt of entry forms is Monday, June 17, 1985. (son optique) , dans leur vision originale avec sous-titres anglais. 8. Deadline for receiving prints or cassettes for preview is Friday, June 21 , 7. La date limite pour la reception des formulaires d'inscription est Ie hIndi 1985. 17 juin 1985. . , . 8. La date limite pour la receptIOn des copies ou des cassettes pour les visionnements prealables, est Ie vendredi 21 juin 1985. Suite 205, 69 Yorkville Avenue FESTIVAL Suite 205, 69 Yorkville A venue FESTIVAL Toronto, Ontario M5R IB8 Toronto, Ontario M5R 1B8 OF FESTIVALS (416) 967-7371 Telex: 06-219724 DES FESTIVALS (416) 967-7371 Telex: 06-219724 • C IN E MAt; • Election gift to Toronto fest Cineplex leases RS L takes two to Cannes fest TORONTO - For the firs t time ph)' was Franyois Prota t. Th e TORONTO - Three days before The Festival will choose 10 film­ L.A. theatres ever, a Canad ian producti o n film is scheduleq for w orld­ the May 2 provincial electio n, makers from around the world TORONTO - Garth Drabins ky, compa ny has two fi lms in offi­ wide release by 20th Century Ontario's minis ter of citizen­ w ho w ill make film history in preside nt and chief e xecutive cial selection a t Cannes in the Fox this fall. A fo ur-ho ur mini­ ship and cu lture ha nded a the upcoming years. officer of Cineplex, anno unced sam e yea r. series w ill r un on CBC in 1986. $100,000 birthday gift to the Clal'kson noted tha t the Fes­ April 15 that Cineplex has RSL Entertainment Corp. Night Magic, a musical fab le Festival of Festivals. Toronto's tival "has co m e a lo ng way in a e nte red into a lo ng-term lease producers Ro bert La ntos a nd d irected by Lewis Furey from a ann ual inte rnational film fes­ ve ry short p e riod of time. arra ngem e nt w ith Kursti n . Ste phen J. Roth announced screenplay by Furey a nd Leo­ tival celebrates its 10th a nn i­ Toronto has achieved the status Th eatres of Los Angeles. Under Ap r. 16 th a t Joshua Then and na rd Cohe n, stars Carole La ure, versary this year. of a ma jor inte rnati onal fes­ th e agreeme nt Cineplex assu­ Nick Ma nc uso, Ste phane Au­ Wayne Clarkson, the festival's tival." Now and Night Magic have m es manageme nt and control been invite d to Fra nce's pre­ dra n a nd Jea n Carme l. A Fran­ d irector, told Cinema Canada The Festi val w ill take place' of the Fairfa x theatre (three mie r fi lm festiva l, Josh ua ce-Canad a coproductio n, Night that the one-time donation w ill Se p te m b er 5-14. It is bu dgeted screens w ith 1,050 seats ), the screening in compe tition May Magic w as prod uced in asso­ go to three special projects. The at $1.5 m illio n cash and be­ Gordon theatre (o ne screen wit h 17 a nd Nigh t Magic screening ciation with Telefi lm Canad a, first is movies in the park. Scree­ tween $350-400,000 in services. 890 sea ts) and the Bre ntwood May 16 out of competition . Fre nch TV net TFl , Radio-Ca­ nings of classic fi lms w ill take The minis try' s $100,000 dona­ (two screens w ith 895 seats). Joshua Then and Noll', di­ nada and th e Socie te generale p lace in selected parks through­ tion is in additi on to a n a nnual The Fairfax a nd Gordo n a re recte d by Ted Kotcheff from d u cine ma. It is sch eduled for out Toronto. Th e second is a gra nt of $50,000. In addition the located in west Los Ange les ; Mordecai Richle r's screenplay North Am e rican re lease by retrospective of Buried Trea­ Festival is s upported by the the Bre ntwood is in Santa Mo­ of his novel, sta rring Ja m es Spectrafilm . sures, the best films which h ave m inistry of indu stry and trade, nica. Financial de tails of th e Woods, Gabri elle Laz ure, Ala n It's been fi ve vears since a n premiered at the Festival over Me tro Toronto a nd the Ci ty of agreement were not m ade Arkin a nd Michael Sarrazin, Eng li sh-Canadia"n film h as the past te n years. The fi nal p ro­ Toronto as well as corporate available. was p roduce d in associa tion compe ted at Cannes. Th e last, ject is w hat Clarkson calls s ponsors. T he additio n of the th ree "world crystal ball gazing." w it h the CBC a nd , Te lefil m in 1980, w as Oul of the Blue theatres w ill increase the nu m­ Canada. Director of photogra- directed bv De nnis Hop per. be r of Cineplex owned a nd/ or ope ra ted screens in the Los Angeles area fro m 14 to 20 . Cine ple x repurchased the Be­ ve rly Centl'e cinema complex JACK THOMPSON (14 screens w ith 1,200 seats) Oadoun Thompson Associates Ltd. ALe last Decem ber for $4 m illion U. S. Cine plex p la ns to expand RENTALS the Beverly Center by two thea­ tres for a fu rther investm e nt of Insurance Specialists A DIVISION' OF $1 million. It w ill also invest $1 for the ALEX L. CLARK LIMITED miU ion in renovating a nd re­ fu rbis hing the three newly Entertainment Industry acq uired theatres w hich will ca rry the Cineplex-Od eon nam e for the first tim e into the Un ited Sta tes. 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Cinema Canada - Mav 19Rf)/51 • CIME MA~ • Bayo gets gala Newfoundland premiere German Filmdays at Cinematheque ST. JOHN'S - Producer Harry different" or for warm rece p­ deprecation. "We have to stop MONTREAL - West Germany presents recent innovative Gulkin launched the world pre­ tion or tale nted local he lp pretending we are Americans," produces some of the most tendencies in the German film miere of his fOUI1h film on April I" Ne\'vfies are natural actors" l. she said. "Our values are dit~ avant-garde SuperS filmmaking underground. 25 in this city better known for He cautioned, however, that ferent. Our acting should reflect in the world as you can see for Highlights include 30 Ok to­ fish than film. Bayo, based on "Newfoundland has as many it. We have to accept ourselves." yourself at the Cine matheque ber 1947 in which p laywright the novel "Lightly" by Atlantic disadvantages and impedi­ For herself Phillips noted that quebecoise's German Bmm Berlolt Brecht, then in exile in author Chipman Hall, was re­ ments to the filmmaker as can she wants "to build a career as a Filmdays May 9-12. the U.S., testified before Senator ceived warm Iv bv the New­ be found in the civilized world." person of the aI1s. I want to do Organized by the Associa­ Joseph McCarthy's House foundland audien ~e which in­ Gulkin noted that the film many things. So many things tion pour Ie jeune cinema que­ UnAmerican Activities Com­ cluded premiere co-host Neil would not have been made_ interest me." Right now she is becois and the Mainz Koordi­ mittee IMay 9 ); Uberfall Auf Windsor, the province's min­ without the suppoI1 of the CBC putting in a stint as an assistant nationsbtiro der Bmm Filme­ 1004, a partisan documentary ister of Tourism and Develop­ and Telefilm. At a press recep­ editor at the National Film macher (KOB B ) at the invita­ of a popular protest against a ment, and the mayor of St. tion before the screening and Board training to become a tion of the Goethe Institute, the nuclear waste factory IMay John's, John Murphy. after the show in a thank-you director. Later this year she will program provides a la-year 10 ); Eiegie, a film poem by The film set in an outpOI1, speech to the crowded hall direct a small dramatic short for retrospective of independent Peter Rtihmkorf on war and Tickle Cove, tells the story of a Gulkin had harsh words for the NFB. SuperB production from all industry as symbols of male boy's IStephen McGrath) rela­ government cutbacks in the The big find of the film is regions of the Federal Republic power (May 12), as well as the tionship with his mother (Patl'i­ arts. McGrath, the lo-year-old SI. as welJ as highlights of current prize-winning Persona Non cia Phillips), considered the "There is a tradition in this John's boy who plays Bayo. Mc­ postmodern tendencies. Grata, a surreal flight through town trollop, and his grand­ country of public funding of the Grath is captivating in his first The first two programs, May Berlin by night, which took first father lEd McNamara) who has arts," he said. "The arts are not acting role as the boy who longs 9 and 10, focus on the period prize at the 19B4 Quebec Inter­ finally retired from the sea. The an indulgence. To reduce to be like his grandfathe r. Now 1975,B2 underlining Bmm's aes­ national SuperB Fil m Festival film is spiced with a range of public support of the arts is a he is revelling in all the atten­ th etic break from amateur in Montreal. Projection time minor Newfie characters who, danger to our national identity. tion responding with a sharp filmmaking and the develop­ for each program will be about together with the location, give The public sector cannot fund wit to repoI1ers' questions. He ment of an independent film 75 minutes' duration. the film its sense of place. films that try to poI1ray our wants to continue acting but the style. Hosting the event are KOB B Gulkin told Cinema Canada feelings and e motions honestly prospects of more roles in New­ The third program - Post­ re presentatives Reinhard Wolf that it was important for him to It is in our national interest to foundland are dim. mode rn Times - illustrates the and Christiane Schauder. KGB create a film that authentically stop the cutbacks. We must be Bayo is a CBC/Telefilm co­ formaL conceptual and thema­ B is a non-profit agency that reflected Newfoundland. He allowed to express ourselves production. The film is being tic innovations of the years promotes German Bmm film­ . noted that he had been uncom­ through our national agencies." distributed by Norstar. It opens 19B3' B4 , while the final pro­ makers . promising in his use of the dis­ Phillips, appearing in herfirst in Montreal and Toronto in gram - Underground SpeCial - tinctive Newfoundland brogue. major cinematic role, echoed May. "We had to retain the integrity Gulkin's sentiments. In an inter­ of the place," he said. view with Cinema Canada she Gulkin had nothing but said, "if cutbacks keep on thel'e words of praise for Newfound­ will be a big exodus. If the landers. He told reporters that country doesn't want us, we he would have no hesitation in won' t stay." 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Cinema Canada - Ma 1985 /53 • CIME MAti • Alberta/Quebec establish prizes for filmmakers Directors Guild names execs MONTREAL - Quebec cultural and artistic excellence in the film historian Michel Houle affairs minister Clement Ri­ Canadian film and videos in­ had both agreed to serve for TORONTO - The Directors Guild Banks for Ontario and Larry chard along with his Alberta dustry. In Quebec, the Societe Quebec. of Canada announced the re­ Kent for Quebec. counterpart has announced generale du cinema and in As well, Richard said that, as sults of elections for a new Departmental representati­ the creation of two $5000 annual Albe rta the Alberta Motion Pic­ of th is year, a greater portion of executive at its annual general ves on the national executive prizes to celebrate innovation ture Development Corporation Place des Arts would be given meeting Mar. 23-24. The 1985- board are: Zale Dalen and and creativity in film and tele­ are the provincially funded over to the activities of the 86 officers include: Alan Eriin, Randy Bradshaw (Directors); vision. film development agencies. Montreal World Film Festival. president; Randy Brandshaw, Mac Bradden and Harold Ti­ The announcen1ent was Each prize will be attributed Richard said renovating Place first vice-president; Larry chenor (PM/ADs); Barbara made at a press conference a four-person jury made up of des Arts' prOjection equipment Kent, second vice-president; Dunphy and Tony Hall (Art De­ Apr. 19 while, in Edmonton, two Quebecers and two Alber­ would be part "of a $3-4 million and Clinton Solomon, secre­ partment) ; and Michael Mac­ Alberta Culture minister Mary tans. Richard said that film renovation program over the tary-treasurer. Laverty and Clinton Solomon Lemessurier was making a si­ director Micheline Lanctot and next few years." Elected to chair the Guild's (Editors). milar announcement. The Al­ four district councils are: John Don Williams continues as berta-Quebec prize will be Juliani for British Columbia; the ex officio president of the offered as of this year's Mont­ Les Kimber for Alberta; Syd Guild. real World Film Festival (Aug. Belmondo talks co· pro business 21-Sept 1) to reward innova­ MONTREAL - French super­ Prevost and French banker tion in Canadian filmmaking. star and film producer Jean­ Yves Rousselin, vice-president The Quebec-Alberta prize, also Paul Belmondo is the drawing of the Credit Lyonnais. worth $5000, will first be card for a luncheon organized This month and n ext, Bel­ awarded in June at the Banff by the Chambre de Commerce mondo is shooting Hold-up, a Television Festival for innova­ FranGaise au Canada here on France-Canada feature film tion in television. May 6. coproduction set in Montreal. Richard explained that the Belmondo is part of a panel Heroux is executive producer Up prizes, decided upon following on the theme of Franco-Cana­ along with Alexandre Mnouch­ a recent visit by Lemussurier to dian Cinema : A Question of kine of Paris. The big-budget on Quebec, stress the importance Business. Appearing with him production will be helmed by with which both provinces are producer Denis Heroux, Alexandre Arcady. the view the promotion of cultural Telefilm Canada chairman Ed Roof

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VAN COUVER - The Vancouve r T he month-long e ve nt w ill voice, feels the agonies of orga­ Inte rna tiona l Film Festiva l is be apportioned be tween three nization have been well worth about 10 rear its praise-winning of Vancouver's ve ne rable o ld the e nd-result. "It's a tremen­ Dynasty he ad for the fo urth time. With theatres; the Ridge, Ho lly­ dous line-up of guests and the a n e ne rgetic campaign to prove wood a nd the Vancouve r Eas: number of premiere fi lms will il self a conte nde r in worldwide Cu ltural Center. make this a m emorable and Limousine film fests, Vancouver has com e To present their works be­ s uperior event.'· into it s OWI1 , and without ma jor fore the public eye, the follow­ T he Fou rth Annual Vancou­ Services fin a ncia l backing. ing fore ig n guests w ill be pre­ ver Fi lm Festival is looking T his year, from May 10 10 senl on the night of viewi ng. fonvard this year 10 the ex­ June 6, filmgoars ca n sam p le Bi ll Forsvthe (Local Hero, pected attendance of 60,000 fealu res from over 40 na ti o ns. Comfort and Joy ) ; Nicho las s upporters. And a record Ihal One hundre d a nd fifty fealure­ Roeg (Peiformance, Walkabout, would be. The elegant v-ray le nglh films \ViII pre mie re for Insignificance) ; An thony the firSI lime before BI'iti s h Harvey (Uon In Winter, The Columbia n a udiences; seven­ Dutchman) ; Marsha Mason of arriving ty-five of the m for the firs l time (The Goodbve Girl, Promise In Film Board relocates in Canada. As well , Ih e re will the Dark) ; 'Martin Rosen (The be 20 shorts. Plague Dogs) ; Barry Sandler Canadia n contribution is (Crimes of Passion); He nry QUEBEC CITY - In a move to Specializing in VI.P. , celebrities, weddings, Signifi ca nt and a testimony to a Jaglo lll (Can She Baker. Che rry streamline its c ultural infra­ growing industry. Cantlicks Pie ?, :\Iwavs) ; Theresa Russell structure and improve film anniversaries, conventions, theatres, include Baya, Maurice, Mario, (Bad Timi'ng ) ; John Antone ll i a nd video services, the Nati onal Mother's Meat And Freud's (K e rouac), and Mi lo Freni (The Film Board has relocated its sight-seeing tours, airport service and all Flesh, Next Of Kin, Night With­ Ceraveo Fa mily ). regional offices and operations out Fear and Unfinis hed Bu­ Festival Director Leonard to the Bibliotheque centra le de other occasions. siness. Sche in, with great pride in his Quebec's main branc h . Corporate accounts are welcome. 24 hour service.

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filln/institut du film-ete) june 16 to 21, 1985

professional development workshops

SCREENWRITING of writing stories for the screen. The PRODUCING Applicants will be recommended into groups emphasis will be on story structure, The Business of Producing Dramas with similar skills and interests. Each character development and the basic elements For those hardy people who are interested group will have a maximum of 15 participants. of screenplays. in the unique challenges offered by the Adllanced Screenwriring Writing for Telellision business side of the Canadian film industry. Resource people are experienced producers. Exclusively for writers who have some For individuals interested in the demanding knowledge of playwriting. either screen or wo~d of writing television stories. Participants Topics will include: Production planning will learn the techniques, possibilities, problems, stage. Segments of their works-in-progress - budgeting - legal aspects - financing (treatment or script) will form part of the procedures, gain insights and make - distribution. contacts. necessary for writing for the television content of the class. The class will concentrate market. on the key elements of the truly professional SENIOR WRITERS' WORKSHOP screenplay. DIRECTING A once-in-a lifetime opportunity for writers Intermediate Screenwriting whose works have been published. or For writers with some experience writing An Introduction to Directing Drama produced on stage or the screen. fiction or who have a theatrical or film For individuals who would like to learn the Resource people: David Williamson (Australia) making background. Discussions concerning basics of directing screen dramas from a Gallipoli, Year of Living Dangerously, dramatic story elements. scene design. seasoned professional in a hands-on workshop Phar Lap. Daniel Petrie, Jr. - Beverly Hills dialogue. etc. will constitute the major part setting with actors. No film experience Cop. June Roberts (England) - Experience of the workshop. required. Preferred But Not Essential Introduction to Screenwriting Topics Will include: guiding actors - Designed for the individual keen to learn staging - plotting action - coverage - from a professional writer the fundamentals technical interpretation.

en fran~ais

LA SCENARISATION • Travail pratique en groupe selon deux partie du procede choisi par Ie groupe au Atelier pratique intensif procedes a dlscuter cours de la premiere journee. • Analyse du travail de scenarisation: ecriture • travail pratique a partir d'un scenario dramatique, ecriture visuelle. ecriture exemplaire commun PRODUCTION D'UN CINEMA INDEPENDANT cinematographique • travail pratique a partir de synopsis Scenariser, realiser et produire pour un • Analyse des genres et des formats en individuels cinema d'ici, avec les moyens minimum vigueur dans Ie cinema actuel 11 est recommande d'apporter un travail - ou : comment la pauvrete relative des • Methodologie: du resume au scenario individuel soit sous forme de synopsis ou moyens de creation provoque !'imagination final sous forme de scenariO, lequel fera et engendre la solidarite. resource people

Robert Barclay veteran director of over Bill Gough award-winning producer! writer! longs metrages LE JOUR 'S' ; LES 150 television documentaries and dramas. director of CBC dramas: producer - FLEURS SAUVAGES. Jean Beaudin ecrivainlrealisateur du long CHARLIE GRANT'S WAR ; WAR BRIDES: Peter Lower experienced script editor! met rages Quebe<;ois extraordinaire - writer - SEEING THINGS, THE ACCIDENT writerlproducer for CBC's FOR THE RECORD MARfO, CORDELIA, J.A. MARTIN, Harry Gulkin veteran feature film producer series: REASONABLE FORCE; THE PHOTOGRAPH. - BAYO (1985); LIES MY FATHER TOLD BOY NEXT DOOR (1985). Andre Bennett distributor of important ME. David Mclaren experienced writer in 'small' films, Canadian and international. AI/an Kroeker called Canada's most radio and television VANDERBERG ; FOR Francois Boivier and Jean Beaudry promising dramatic writer!director IN THE REASON OF INSANITY. I'equipe ecrivain/realisateu rfacteur ont eut FALL ; REUNION ; THE PEDLAR. Michael MacMillan Oscar-winning (1984) , un grand succes avec leur premier long Bill Kuhns internationally-known film Oscar-nominee (1985), co-producer of 42 metrage, JACQUES ET NOVEMBRE writer and teacher. short Canadian dramas; RAY BRADBURY (1984) . Micheline Lanctot actricelecrivainlrealisatrice series (1985). Douglas Bowie one of Canada's most renommee SONATINE; L'HOMME A Anna Sandor a major screenwriting talent: respected screenwriters - CBC's successful TOUT FAIRE ; DUDDY KRAVITZ. CHARLIE GRANT'S WAR; SEEING mini-series EMPIRE, INC.: BOY IN BLUE Jean-Pierre Lefebvre renomme inter: THINGS; HANGING IN; RUNNING MAN. (1985 feature): LOVE AND LARCENY (1985 nationalement ecrivainlrealisateur de 19 POPULATION OF ONE. mini-series) . Atom fgoyan writer/director of the successful low-budget, Toronto feature. NEXT OF KIN.

56/Cinema Canada ~ May 1985 • C I" E MAt; • AC FT Pelects executive board Rim Production Insurance TORONTO - The Assoc iation of In reporting to the AGM Canadian Film a nd Televis ion Ferns said, "we ha\'e presente d Producers quietly held its an­ issues to the governme nt clearly Insurance Specialists for nua l general meeting on April and forcefully wi th the result 2. lain Patlerson of Husky Pro­ that we ha\'e received attentive duc tions was e lecte d as n e w hearings on issues of mutual CANADIAN & INTERNATIONAL presiden t su cceeding outgoi ng concern from both the Minister presidents Pat Ferns of Prime­ a nd his staff." Roth pointe d to ALMS dia and Stephe n Roth o f RSL. the joint-negotiations the Asso­ Originally, the Association fe lt ciation a nd the Canadian Film it velY impol'tant to have Que­ and Te levis ion Association has Since 1965 bec a nd Engli sh Canada repre­ e nte red into w ith the Directors sente d in the Associa ti on's Guild and ACTRA. executive , commented Pe ter Fe rns and Roth both ex­ Mortimel', executive vice-pre­ pressed their apprec ia ti\'eness Michael Devine & Assocs. Ltd. sident of the association. Since or the new government. " Now the n the associa tion has affi ­ w e have the beginnings of a li a ted it self with the APFQ and constructive partnership which 3901, JEAN-TALON OUEST thinks it is no longer necessa ry will benefit everyone," said to have the c umbersome dual­ Roth . MONTREAL, QUEBEC H3R 2G4 president an'angement. Other officers appointed to Mortimer noted that the the board of the Association Give us a cal/- we speak your language! association's priorities will be are: David Perlmutter (Velvet 1-514-735-2579 1-514-739-3161 d eveloping a strategy with Productions), vice-preSident ; w hich to address Communica­ Les Harris (Can amediaJ vice­ Telex 05-27317 tion Minister Marcel Masse's preside nt ; Frank Jacobs task force o n broadcast policy. (Entertainment Financing) treasurer; Jim MacDonald (Marshall Arts) secretary. Ste­ phen Roth remains a board­ m ember a long with Sam Ber­ liner IAstral ), Marcia Martin IC humcity) and Ian McC loud (Cineworld). Carmen breaks house record for Spectrafilm

TORONTO - Spectrafilm I'e­ porte d that Carmen broke ho use records at the Cremazie Cin e m a in l'vlontreal. The box­ office gross for the first week was $42,007 and for the second, $33,828 a nd was the highest grossing film in Quebec. Act ion Films subcontracted the Que­ bec rights from Spectra. Car­ men will open in Edmonton at the Meadowlark on May 10 fo ll owing a May 9 benefit for the Edmonton Opera Socie ty. Spectra will have three film s at this year's Cannes Fi lm Fe s­ tiva l. These are a new Jean-Luc Godard film Detective; Flash of Green by U.S. independent filmmake r Victor Nunez 'vvhich has been invited to appear in the prestigious Directors' Fort ­ night ; and Night fllagic, the RSL produ ction dil'ect ed by Lewis Furey and co-written bv Furey and Leonard Cohen who is now on tour with a n ew album release. Night fllagic \Vi II premiere at the Cannes Festi\'a l in the official progra m a lthough not in competition . Rouyn organizes Fourth International Festival ROUYN - The 4th Festival d u Cinema International en Abi­ tibi-Temiscamingue w ill take place this year Nov, 9-14.

Cinema Canada - May 1985/57 • C IN E MAti • film and television as the dian ccmtent regulations have achievement of the Canadian generally not been able to LEGAL EYE potential in film and TV, policy achieve their purpose because is often a numbers game. Cana­ they have not been able to by Michael Bergman dian content regulations are a inject an attitude that Cana­ • • matter of percentages; having dian values, mores and atti­ Canadian content requirements the right number of Canadians tudes are something the public are also la udible, they are to and the right number of spots, or the world is interested in Who rules the waves? some extent artificia l. Rather whether or not the film or seeing. Deregulation of industries is a try or through the licencing than creating an inherent spirit programme reflects or looks popular trend these davs. The process for television, While of Canadian ism in Canadian like anything Canadian. Cana- reduction or removal of govern­ ment interference and control - is seen as a sou rce of growth in many sections of the economy. Many businessmen feel the free hand of competitive forces and private enterprise works more efficiently and effectively. This attitude is clearly not the case in the Canadian film and broadcast industries where Balance ""ith many producers consider in­ creasing regulation as the only guarantee of continued growth and development, but also as a protection of the gains, such as Cinegelon thev are, which have already been achieved. The Canadian film and broadcast industries are re­ gulated both directly by the location and government and through its several agencies and commis­ sions, principally the Canadian Radio-television and Telecom­ munications Commission you ""on't (C RTC ), Telefilm Canada, the departments of Communica­ tions and National Revenue , (oddly enough, but 'think of tax shelters), and indirectly by havetodoa such crown corporations as the CBC and the NFB through their respective statutory man­ dates. Here, regulation and inter­ balancing act vention is not simply the result of a licencing process or to instill a sense of market and management balance for public benefit. Regulation in Canada at the dailies. of film and TV has its roots in several fundamental, but not necessarily compatible, policy aims. Cinegel eliminates one embarrassing scene from the dailies. The one The most difficult of these where you have to explain unbalanced color to the producer. policies is the promotion and Instead of "fixing it in the lab", this Academy Award winning family of d evelopment of Canadian cul­ tools corrects daylight, arc light, tungsten, fluorescent and HMI sources ture. The difficulty in this right on the set. laudable policy arises from attitude and implementation, The Cinegelline, which includes color-correcting gels and 17 different The inherent implication is diffusion materials, was developed over many years by that government must create Cinematographers, lighting directors and Rosco's specialists. It has pro­ Canadian culture ; that. with­ ven itself totally effective - on location and in the studio - during out government insistence, thousands of motion picture and television productions. Canadian culture would not exist or would be too boring to For a free swatch book and technical handbook, contact your rental p rovoke any interest. This has house, Rosco dealer or Rosco. much to do with the Canadian pastime of searching for an identity and finding out that it is the national nonsense sport. All this has tainted government cultural policy as negative in the sense that it is defensive Cinegel: and passive. Its aims are to pro­ tect the erosion of Canadian Equalizer culture, whatever it is, and to The Great compel the Canadian public to take notice of it between w atching American films or p rograms. rosco In pursuit of this policy, government agencies and re­ 1271 Oenl80n Street #66 M8rkham, Ontario, Canada L3R 4B5 • 416/475-1400 AI80 In New York, Hollywood, London, Madrid, and Tokyo. gulatory bodies have sought to force or entice the public with Canadian content rules, w hether through the invest­ ment of funds to the film indus-

S8/Cinema Canada - May 1985 • C IN E MAC; • ductions and Canadian culture The second great policy of d ustry's continued develop­ don't mix. Canadian culture is government has been to estab­ ment. Again, this policy is laud­ seen as a deadweight which lish a national film and broad­ able, but some of the thinking Who rules the waves? must be paid lip-service to in be hind it is also negative and cast industry, the foundation order to satisfy the require­ stones of w hich are the CBC d efensive. These government The pursuit of c u ltural poli­ ture as one of its greatest assets. ments for government funding and, in film, the NFB and more initia tives were necessary be­ cies in film and te levision has a Their industry often expressly or lice ncing. A long-term, s table recently, the film tax-shelter. cause no one exp ected that flip side w h ich government - and certainly almost a lways and growing Canadian film While the CBc, however ma­ anyone else could do it. either ignores or has yet to implicitly - takes advantage of a nd broad cast industry needs a lig ned, has become a national wl;ether for want of money, solve. Fi lm and television are their cult ure to express its strong bus iness e mphasis . institution, the NFB has al­ interest ~r initia tive. This de­ not only cultural vehicles, they ideals and even negative traits. Pushing Canadian culture ways been relegated to the fensive posture has inhibited are also businesses. They do Simply put, the Americans can seems to be a differe nt kind of background while the tax­ the unleashing of the full po­ not accent art for art's sake, but and do make money from their thrust. Government's failure is shelter, although it has resulted te ntial of even the govern­ are profit-making, capitalist culture. In Canada, the a ttitude to unde rsta nd that the two in a film industry lof sorts), is m e nt's mos t successful crea­ e nterprises. In the United Sta­ is quite differe nt. There is an must go together and d evelop a itself a spent force for the in- tions. Nowhere is this more tes, the fi lm and broadcast unspoken sentiment that pro­ rational process by which this evide nt than in attitudes to­ industries see American cu 1- fitable fi lm or television pro- can be achieved . ward s the CBC. Instead of con­ sidering government funding of the network as a n investment in a dynamic, su ccessfu l insti­ tution ·(even if in need of occa­ siona l repair), the CBC's budge t is cons idered as so much mo ney from the taxpayer's pocket. Broadcasting and film a re not viewed as growth in­ dustries but as fe nces to repel Am erican or foreign domina­ ti o n . Defensiveness, uncertaint\' of e mphasis and the attitude tha t it is up to go\·ern ment to push the buttons res ulted in gove rnment it self be ing uncer­ tain of which button to push. Th is is evide nced by the other gl'eat fail ing of govenlment policy and regula ti on in recent years : it is ad hoc, stop-gap a nd without long-te rm dil'ec­ tion. One of the principal rea­ sons for this uncertainty is the question of w he ther govern­ me nt or pri\·a te indu ~ tn should be responsible for the ind ustrv's directi on. Should government be a marginal playerol' continue aggl-essive inte rve ntion .) (Gov­ ernment interventi o n was not the result of left- or right wing ideology: its ince ption was cons id e red one of necessity.) The in sistence from cel'tain sectol's that gove rnment initia­ ti ve continues to be necessan' for the survival of fiI.m in parti­ c ularly has only reinforced the pressure that government must ta ke initiatives which it may not wish to take. Examples abound, whether it be the ini­ tial pay-TV licencing fiasco, the creatio n of broadcast funds, the recent increase of broadcast fund partici pation, and so on. In OI'der to s implify this ad hoc process, the governme nt has e mbarked o n another policy whic h has to be serious ly ques­ tioned : the linking of fi lm and broadcast polie\·. T his is tvpi­ fied by the broadcast fund . Fi lm will provide the Canad ian mate rial for the broadcaste rs, whi Ie bl ' oad c a s t e r~ provide the mone \' and d is tribution ne tw o rk for filmmakers. Blur­ ring the distinc tion betwee n film and IJI'oadcast ing has a velY important IJ\ -produ ct. Designed to com pe l fi lmmakers to ll se the Canadian broad­ casti ng dis tribution network, it ignores the real problem o f develo ping a Canadian fi lm distr ibution facility . II empha­ sizes that the Canadia n film indus try mus t be dependent

Ci nema Canada - May 1985-/59 • C IN E MAt; • funding for the film industry. ing trait of government policy­ cause the general effort to de­ Government's concern for making in this field : it can be velop Canadian film and broad­ the film a nd broadcas t indus­ made with little attentian from casting was made with so little Who rules the waves? try is a lso selective. Witness the the general public. While gov­ overt pride of ability, achieve­ recent round of budget-c uts ernment policy may respond to ment and national conscious­ on the broadcasting industry film distribution system is uni­ a nd reduction of government the pleas of various sectors of ness. Interestingly enough, instead of theatrical exhibi­ quely avoided, notwithstanding funding made with little con­ the industry, the general public there is clearly a national sense tion, its more customary and that healthy Canadian distri­ cern for the effects on the in­ has very little idea, input or of sentiment for the industry, traditional outlet. The problem bution systems could provide dustry. This selective altitude even concern as to what is perhaps embryonic, but some­ of foreign domination of the an immense source of private demonstrates another interest- going on. Perhaps this is be- thing to be developed which can create a greater demand for Canadian film and TV pro­ ducts. This is de monstrated by Jhe recent outcry against CBC budget -cuts. The final gr eat them e of government policy is techno­ logy, though this seems to be the most uncertain and te nt a­ tive. The numerous implica­ tions of new technology and its effect on production, exhibi­ tion, distribution and recep­ ti on are unknown. The impor­ tant thinking behind an area that requires much technical regulation is still developing. Here too, this important area again is fraught with negative • and defensive attitudes. But there is all the difference be­ tween trying to catch up and understand new technology, instead of seizing it as a useful tool for aggressive and dynamic growth. Government policy is not created in a vacuum. In many ways it is really a response, d response that indicates un­ easiness and h esit ation in the private sector. The one works on the other. A great deal has been accomplish ed by both private industry and govern­ m ent in their respective do­ mains; a g\'f~a t deal more is possible. It should be demand­ ed a nd must be expected. Both government-and private-sector must reconsider their thinking in developing new strategies for th'e future.

Michael N. Bergman, e . . settll1. gs to elegant Barrister & solicitor, is a Fron, futUristic n offer th e mem ber of the Bars of Quebec, locales, Toronto car scene. As well Ontario and Alberta, with for yOU right paceI . s we have: offices in Montreal and as terrific lacdation , co mpanies Toronto. _ super b Pro uctlOn _ top-notch crews -n stUdiOS d t' n - mo d el _ ost-pro UC 10 MontreuxFest takes _ state-of-the-al t p facilities tation services Vid Kids for prize Po r _ excellent trans ommodations TORONTO - A Canadian half­ . te hate l acc - flrst-ra . d approval hour ch ildren's musical variety _ fast permit an show has been nominated as a finalist in the Golden Rose of assistance . t shoot in , plannmg a Montreu x TV Festival in the So, if yOU re t give us a call. . why no . light entertainment category. our City, 'II make a scene - m Vid Kids produ ced by M&M Together we T· Productions of Toronto with the right places. N Avenue Television won the o 1984 Canadian film and Televi­ B sion Association Award for T o best variety program under 30 ILM LIAISON minutes last year. Producer TORONTO f1... ety of Toronto John Muller is delighted that . h McHugll, I his children's program has N alS . d Development Planf\\ng an been selected over high-budget, prime-time international TV Department T er City Hall • • .- (416) 947-7570 • • • • produ ctions to compete for the 18th Floor, East M'SH zNZ coveted award. Vid Kids is Toronto,Ontano aimed at 5-to-11 year-old au­ Canada diences. The Golden Rose Fes' tival is in its 25th year and takes place in Montreux, Switzer­ land, May 8 to 15 this year.

SO /Cinema Canada - May 1985 • CINE MAt; • Cable Ass'n happy with Hebert, CRTC

TORONTO - The Canadian the industry'S recently com­ men : Vaughn Tozer of Fundy Cable Television Association Film Arts pleted strategic plan "is a good Cablevision in Atlantic region ; elected Pierre Hebert as their general pattern of what the Paul Chamberland of CF Cable new national chairman at their industry thinks. It is really the TV in Quebec region; Bill 28th annual convention on feeling of this industry about Rogers of Rogers Cablesystems April 11. Hebert, who has served its future ." in Ontario region ; Clint Forster on the CCTA's board of direc­ Hebert will be h appy to con­ of Saskatoon Telecable in Mid­ tors since 1980, is the senior sult with the CRTC and the task west/ Northwest Territories vice-president of Le Groupe force set up by Masse to review region ; and Bruce Atkinson of Videotron Ltee in Montreal. He broadcast policy. However, he Cowichan Cablevision in Bri­ is also president of Cablespec said, "what we're scared of is tish Columbia/Yukon region. 16/35 post-production which organizes and delivers this consulting process takes a Noel Bambrough, president of programming through the In­ long, long time. We need action Cablecasting Limited, was Television and feature ter-Vision co-operative net­ from this consulta tion." He elected as CCTA' s secretary­ production work in Quebec. He is also said that issues of major impor­ treasurer. Hebert succeeds chairman of Cablon Telegroup, tance will have to be broken­ Hugh Comack as chairman. a consortium for the export of up and dealt with piece-by­ Comack, president of Greater cable technology to England piece. Winnipeg Cablevision, served and Germany. Elected alongside Hebert as chairman of the CCT A in At a press reception after his were five regional vice-chair- 1983/84 and 1984/85. 461 Church Street election, Hebert told Cinema Canada that CRTC chairman Toronto - Canada (Andre) "Bureau opened the door" for the cable industry. He Norstar gets Canadian rights to Siege felt optimistic about Commu­ TORONTO - Daniel Weinzweig, Shira: The Secret of the M4Y 2C5 nications minister Marcel president of Norstar, had to go Sword; Starchaser, a 3-D Masse's policy directions. "The to the American Film Marketing animated effort; and Here Conservative party wants to L.A. to pick up the rights to a Come the Littles from the make business work in an Canadian film,Siege. He met the popular comic strip. open fashion." He thought Halifax producers on the seventh Norstar will be releasing Telephone : 416-962-0181 closer collaboration with floor of the Hyatt Hotel. While their first film on home video broadcasters would take time down there he made a deal on in May. Brother From Another but is convinced that "there Coca Cola Kid. Other films Planet by independent film­ will be a lot more cross-owner­ coming up from Norstar are maker John Sayles did well ship." He noted that the issues 1918, Bayo, War BOY, Pumping critically and at the box office. he will face as chairman are Iron ll, Insignificance and a Weinzweig said that by Sep­ not different from those in the number of animated films. tember he hopes to have three past - "TVRO's and no double These include a Master of the or four video releases a month. regulation." He said Project 90, Universe picture, He MeW and

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