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2004-2005.Pdf Ryan 29 acquisitions pour le catalogue, 50 bibliothèques partenaires, 204 prix remportés,135 productions originales de l’ONF et coproductions, 291 films du secteur privé ayant reçu de l’aide à la production de l’ONF (ACIC et FAP), 3 259 projections (salles commerciales, de répertoire et communautaires), 2 063 télédiffusions au Canada, 23 890 membres du Cinéclub ONF, 73 983 vidéocassettes, DVD et produits multimédias vendus au Canada, 80446 films vus aux postes de visionnage individuels dans les médiathèques de l’ONF (Montréal et Toronto), 259 643 spectateurs des films de l’ONF aux projections publiques, 205 648 visiteurs aux centres ONF (Montréal et Toronto), 197142 films, vidéo- cassettes et DVD prêtés et loués (ONF et partenaires), 8 539 000 téléspectateurs des films de l’ONF à la télévision, 44045864 impressions de pages du site www.onf.ca 29 Catalogue Acquisitions, 50 Partner Libraries, 204 Awards, 135 Original NFB Productions and Co-productions, 291 Independent Film Projects Supported by the NFB (FAP and ACIC), 3,259 Screenings (Commercial, Repertory and Community Theatres), 2,063 Television Broadcasts in Canada, 23,890 NFB Film Club Members, 73,983 Videocassettes, DVDs and Multimedia Products Sold in Canada, 80,446 Films Screened on Personal Viewing Stations in NFB Mediatheques, 259,643 Viewers at Public Screenings of NFB Films, 205,648 Visitors to NFB Mediatheques (Montreal and Toronto), 197,142 Film, Video and DVD Loans or Rentals (NFB and Partners), 8,539,000 TV Viewers of NFB Films, 44,045,864 Page Impressions of www.nfb.ca 6 Profil de l’ONF 6 Conseil d’administration 8 Message du président 14 L’ONF d’aujourd’hui : renouvelé, transformé 34 Palmarès 42 Productions 56 Productions Web et microsites 58 Versions 62 Coffrets et ensembles DVD 66 Acquisitions 68 Films du secteur privé ayant reçu l’aide du FAP (Filmmaker Assistance Program) 72 Films du secteur privé ayant reçu l’aide de l’ACIC (Aide au Cinéma Indépendant – Canada) 74 Sommaire des activités 80 États financiers 100 Bilan social 124 L’ONF au Canada et dans le monde NFB Profile 7 Board of Trustees 7 Chairperson’s Message 9 Today’s NFB: Revitalized, Transformed 15 Awards 35 Productions 43 Web Productions and Microsites 57 Versions 59 DVD Packages and Sets 63 Acquisitions 67 Independent film projects supported by Filmmaker Assistance Program (FAP) 69 Independent film projects supported by Aide au Cinéma Indépendant – Canada (ACIC) 73 Summary of Activities 75 Financial Statements 81 Social Impact 101 NFB Across Canada and Around the World 125 1 2345678910 PROFIL DE L’ONF CONSEIL D’ADMINISTRATION L’Office national du film du Canada est un lieu exceptionnel de création et de Le conseil d’administration de l’Office national du film du Canada compte huit diffusion, dont le mandat est de produire et de distribuer des films et autres membres. Le commissaire du gouvernement à la cinématographie occupe la documents audiovisuels pour les auditoires canadiens et les marchés fonction de président. Six des membres représentent la population cana- étrangers, dans le but de mieux faire connaître et comprendre les réalités dienne et le directeur général de Téléfilm Canada est membre d’office. À ce sociales et culturelles du Canada. titre, M. S. Wayne Clarkson, directeur général de Téléfilm Canada depuis le Ses films sont produits ou coproduits dans les deux langues officielles 17 janvier 2005, a succédé à M. Richard Stursberg et à Mme Carole Brabant, par ses Programmes français et anglais, et réalisés par des cinéastes qui ont occupé successivement ce poste au cours de la période couverte par de toutes les régions du pays. L’ONF dispose de studios de production à le présent rapport. Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montréal, Moncton et Halifax, ainsi Plusieurs changements sont survenus au cours de l’année 2004-2005. qu’un bureau de production à Québec. Mme Cherry Karpyshin a terminé le 30 juillet 2004 son deuxième mandat à L’ONF est une maison de production et de distribution intégrée, qui pos- titre de membre du conseil. Mme Karpyshin avait assumé la fonction de sède une vaste collection de films, un laboratoire de conservation ainsi que présidente du comité de vérification et des finances au cours de ses deux des services de postproduction et de recherche et développement. Ces ser- mandats à titre de membre du conseil. Deux nominations ont eu lieu en vices, tout comme les directions des Communications et Développement des cours d’année: Mme Esmeralda M.A. Thornhill a été nommée le 13 mai 2004 réseaux, de la Distribution, des Ressources humaines et de l’Administration, et Mme Patricia J.F. Warsaba, le 18 novembre 2004. sont principalement installés au bureau central de Montréal. Son service de M. André H. Caron est vice-président du conseil depuis septembre 2004. relations gouvernementales est localisé au siège social de l’Office national du M. Pierre Lessard a, pour sa part, accepté d’assumer la présidence du comité film, à Ottawa. de vérification et des finances. Afin de rendre ses œuvres accessibles dans l’ensemble des provinces Claude Joli-Coeur, directeur des Relations d’affaires et Services et des territoires canadiens, l’ONF a établi un vaste réseau de distribution qui juridiques, agit à titre de secrétaire du conseil. regroupe de nombreux partenaires des secteurs public (bibliothèques publiques 11. Jacques Bensimon, commissaire du gouvernement à la cinématographie et président – Membre de l’Ordre et scolaires) et privé (entreprises de distribution, maisons de ventes par cata- du Canada 12. Cherry E. Karpyshin (jusqu’au 30 juillet 2004), directrice générale – Prairie Theatre Exchange, logue, chaînes de cinéma, clubs vidéo, etc.). Ses productions sont aussi Winnipeg, Manitoba 13. Susan H. Abramovitch, associée et chef, Groupe du droit du divertissement et des médias – Goodman and Carr LLP, Toronto, Ontario 14. André H. Caron, vice-président, professeur titulaire de diffusées régulièrement par les réseaux de télévision conventionnels et la Chaire BELL en recherche interdisciplinaire sur les technologies émergentes, directeur du CITÉ, spécialisés. Le public canadien peut également se procurer directement les Département de communication, Université de Montréal, Montréal Québec 15. S. Wayne Clarkson, Membre d’office, directeur général – Téléfilm Canada, Montréal Québec 16. Louise Dompierre, présidente et directrice œuvres de l’ONF, sept jours sur sept, dans les boutiques en ligne de son générale – Art Gallery of Hamilton, Toronto, Ontario 17. Pierre Lessard, comptable général licencié – Beauport, site Internet ou par téléphone en composant le numéro sans frais Québec 18. Esmeralda M. A. Thornhill, professeure de droit – Université de Dalhousie, Halifax, Nouvelle- Écosse 19. Patricia J. F. Warsaba, avocate, Robertson Stromberg Pedersen, Regina, Saskatchewan 1 800 267-7710 (du lundi au samedi). De plus, les membres du Cinéclub ONF ont la possibilité de visionner en ligne une sélection de films de l’ONF, et ses médiathèques ultramodernes, à Montréal et à Toronto, donnent accès à des milliers de titres de la collection. 1. Jacques Bensimon, commissaire du gouvernement à la cinématographie et président 2. Maryse Charbonneau, directrice – Administration 3. Audrey Doyle, directrice – Planification, Évaluation et Vérification 4. Claude Joli-Coeur, directeur – Relations d’affaires et Services juridiques 5. Laurie Jones, directrice générale – Communications et Développement des réseaux 6. Robert Paquette, directeur – Ressources humaines 7. Claudette Viau, directrice générale – Programme français 8. Tom Perlmutter, directeur général – Programme anglais 9. Sayedali Rawji, directeur – Innovations et ressources techniques 10. Johanne St-Arnauld, directrice générale – Distribution 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 NFB PROFILE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The National Film Board of Canada is a unique centre for the creation The Board of Trustees of the National Film Board of Canada consists and dissemination of audiovisual materials in the public interest. Its of eight members. The Government Film Commissioner acts as mandate is to produce and distribute films and other audiovisual works Chairperson. Six of the members represent the people of Canada, and intended for Canadian audiences and foreign markets, to increase the Executive Director of Telefilm Canada serves ex officio as a member. In viewers’ knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural reali- this capacity, S. Wayne Clarkson, Executive Director of Telefilm Canada ties of Canada. since January 17, 2005, succeeds Richard Stursberg and Carole Brabant, NFB films are produced or co-produced in both official languages who held the position earlier in this fiscal year. through its English and French Programs, by filmmakers from across A number of changes have occurred in the 2004–2005 year. Cherry the country. The NFB has production facilities in Vancouver, Edmonton, Karpyshin completed her second term as a Board member on July 30, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, Moncton and Halifax, and a production 2004. During her two terms, she chaired the Audit and Finance office in Quebec City. Committee. There were two appointments in the course of the year: The NFB is an integrated production and distribution organization Esmeralda M. A. Thornhill was appointed on May 13, 2004, and Patricia with an extensive film collection, a conservation laboratory and post- J. F. Warsaba on November 18, 2004. production and R&D facilities located at its operational headquarters in André H. Caron has been Vice-Chairperson of the Board since Montreal. Its Government
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