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A N N U a L R E P O ANNUAL REPORT ANNUEL RAPPORT THE MANITOBA FILM AND SOUND RECORDING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2003/2004 ANNUAL REPORT Letter of Transmittal July 31, 2004 Honourable Eric Robinson Minister of Culture, Heritage and Tourism Room 118, Legislative Building 450 Broadway Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0V8 Dear Minister Robinson: In accordance with Section 16 of The Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation Act, I have the honour to present the Annual Report of the Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Barker CHAIRPERSON MANITOBA FILM & SOUND ANNUAL REPORT 2003-2004 1 : : MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ON BEHALF OF THE MANITOBA FILM AND SOUND to the Corporation’s base budget in over a decade. This funding increase RECORDING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (MANITOBA FILM could not have happened at a more vital time in the Corporation’s history. & SOUND) and the Board of Directors, we are pleased to present the Annual There is an enormous demand on MANITOBA FILM & SOUND’s funds and with Report for fiscal year ended March 31, 2004. the increase to the base funding, it will provide the Corporation with the fi- nancial means to further invest in the film and sound recording sectors. Fur- Looking back at previous MANITOBA FILM & SOUND Annual Reports one thermore, the announcement demonstrates the Government of Manitoba’s would notice reoccurring language; words such as unprecedented, record- belief that the cultural industries are viable and significant to the economic ing-breaking, program enhancements and industry achievements are a con- and cultural growth of Manitoba, and for that we are very thankful. sistent theme. What do these affirmative words imply? Quite simply, it indi- cates that Manitoba’s film, television, sound recording and interactive media Another significant industry achievement in fiscal year 2004 was the official industries are continuing to develop and prosper, more and more each year. launch of the Interactive Media Fund. Announced the previous fiscal year, We at MANITOBA FILM & SOUND believe that this confirms Manitoba is home the Government of Manitoba allocated $300,000 annually for a minimum of to original filmmakers, world-class musicians and innovative media artists three years to MANITOBA FILM & SOUND to administer the Manitoba Interac- and by working together, we have created an industry that contributes sig- tive Media Fund. Following extensive consultation with Manitoba’s interactive nificantly to the cultural and economic growth of Manitoba — and fiscal year media producers and Canada’s interactive media industry the Interactive 2004 was no exception. Media Fund was developed, as well as the Access to Markets program, which supports the market development activities of Manitoba’s interactive media Highlights in fiscal year 2004 included: a $1 million base funding increase; producers. The Interactive Media Fund programs will ensure that Manitobans Jennifer Lopez, Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and Ralph Fiennes came to will have a voice and will compete in the interactive digital content market, Cheryl Barker town; Manitoba breaks the $100 million dollar mark in film production — a both in Canada and around the world. 28% increase over last year; CARAS announces that Winnipeg will host the 2005 JUNOS; Total budgets for sound recording projects increased by 43%; Several programs funded by MANITOBA FILM & SOUND such as, the Access Multiple bands signed to labels; Manitoba hosted Canada Day in Los Angeles to Festivals and the Manitoba Music and Motion Pictures Development Proj- and the Interactive Media Fund was launched — wow, what a year!! ect provide Manitobans with the opportunity to showcase their talents, educate themselves and network with colleagues from around the world. A significant and important event that occurred in fiscal year 2004 and that Consequently, Manitoba’s success and reputation as an arts and cultural will contribute to the long-term development of the cultural industries was hotbed reached beyond borders and garnered the attention of national and the Government of Manitoba’s announcement that MANITOBA FILM & SOUND international press. Manitoba’s filmmakers, directors, writers and sound re- would receive an extra $1 million dollar funding increase — the first increase 2 MANITOBA FILM & SOUND ANNUAL REPORT 2003-2004 : : MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER cording artists were mentioned in The Globe and Mail, the National Post, their commitment, talents and teamwork, which contributed to the success the San Francisco Chronicle, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times of the Corporation and the further promotion of the film, sound recording and VARIETY. and interactive media industries. Manitoba’s Aboriginal and Francophone communities also captured national Furthermore, MANITOBA FILM & SOUND wishes to express our appreciation and international attention, as both communities are very active within to the Government of Manitoba, as well as the Department of Culture, Manitoba’s arts and cultural industries. For example, Manitoba’s Aboriginal Heritage and Tourism and the Department of Industry, Trade and Mines recording artists led the competition at this year’s Canadian Aboriginal Mu- for continuing to invest in the growth and development of the cultural sic Awards in Toronto, capturing the highest number of nominations and tak- industries. ing home a total of three awards, and Tipi Tales (the first Canadian puppet In closing, MANITOBA FILM & SOUND extends our appreciation to the many television series for children) received a 2003 Parents’ Choice Gold Award. talented filmmakers, producers, writers, musicians, interactive media pro- MANITOBA FILM & SOUND also provided financial assistance to five Aboriginal ducers and craftspeople who work in the film, sound recording and interac- film and television productions and Manitoba’s Francophone sound record- tive media industries. It is because of your vision, creativity and dedication ing industry received international recognition when Winnipeg’s a cappella to Manitoba that the cultural industries continue to grow and succeed and group Madrigaïa showcased their talents on a South American Tour. for that, we thank you! These national and international achievements would not be realized with- out the continued dedication of those working and living in Manitoba, who are dedicated to the cultural and economic growth of Manitoba. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge MANITOBA FILM & SOUND’s Carole Vivier Board of Directors for their continued guidance, commitment and support to the Corporation. With Board Members representing Manitoba’s Aboriginal, Cheryl Barker Carole Vivier Francophone and Metis communities and bringing skills and backgrounds in CHAIRPERSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER education, finance, fundraising, music and filmmaking, the MANITOBA FILM GENERAL MANAGER & SOUND Board reflects the diversity of Manitoba’s arts and cultural indus- tries themselves. Thanks are also extended to our departing Board Members, Shereen Jerrett and Rob Macklin, for their contributions. In addition, we ex- tend our thanks to the dedicated employees at MANITOBA FILM & SOUND for MANITOBA FILM & SOUND ANNUAL REPORT 2003-2004 3 : : THE CORPORATION : : BOARD OF DIRECTORS : : PERSONNEL Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation (MANITOBA The activities of MANITOBA FILM & SOUND are monitored by the Board of The Corporation is administered by the Chief Executive Officer and General FILM & SOUND) is a statutory corporation of government proclaimed un- Directors that includes: Manager, who reports directly to the Board of Directors. der The Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation Act. Funded by the Province of Manitoba, the management of MANITOBA FILM & CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: STAFF: SOUND reports directly to a nine-member Board of Directors appointed by the Cheryl Barker Carole Vivier CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / GENERAL MANAGER AND FILM COMMISSIONER Lieutenant Governor. CHAIRPERSON John Harvie Monique Ledohowski MANITOBA FILM & SOUND’s mission is to promote Manitoba’s film, sound re- VICE-CHAIRPERSON AND CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MANAGER, FINANCE AND OPERATIONS cording and interactive media industries at home and to the world, by: Heather Bishop Alexa Rosentreter Developing new talent, industry-skills, CHAIR, FINANCE AND PLANNING COMMITTEE MANAGER, FILM AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA PROGRAMS (returned September 8, 2003 following maternity leave) Nurturing the new and existing talent, to higher levels, and David Dandeneau CHAIR, PROGRAMS COMMITTEE Angie Glesby Communicating and marketing to people at home and throughout the INTERIM MANAGER, FILM AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA PROGRAMS world the talent and skill-levels that are here in Manitoba. Léo Dufault (to August 31, 2003) Cor Godri Kevin Walters MANAGER, SOUND RECORDING PROGRAMS Joy Keeper Louise O’Brien-Moran Alana Langelotz MANAGER, LOCATIONS (appointed to the Board December 6, 2003) Danielle Jubinville Ric Paquette PROGRAMS ANALYST (appointed to the Board February 25, 2004) Brent Deere DEPARTED BOARD MEMBERS PROGRAMS ANALYST (to March 12, 2004) IN FISCAL YEAR 2004: Pamela Hoeschen Shereen Jerrett COMMUNICATIONS & CORPORATE AFFAIRS COORDINATOR (to March 10, 2004) Susie Freedman Rob Macklin ADMINISTRATION/LOCATIONS ASSISTANT (to August 28, 2003) MANITOBA FILM & SOUND Board of Directors with Minister Eric Robinson, Deputy Minister Sandra Hardy, Peggy Romas Kerri Irvin-Ross (MLA
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