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Bell Media and Grandé Studios announced today a new partnership that will bring increased resources to Québec's French-language content creation and production communities. Bell Media has acquired a minority investment in the Montréal-based company, which provides production facilities, camera and lighting equipment rentals in Montréal and Toronto, and technical services to the local and international TV and film production industry. https://www.bce.ca//bell-media-and-grand-studios-increase- #SMPIA

TIFF Talent: Applications are now open for writers The five-day intensive lab will take place online in March 2021 and focuses on screenwriting and the creative process. Participants will work extensively with Canadian and international experts and script editors over the course of the week. Apply by December 18/20 at https://www.tiff.net/industry-writers-studio/ #SMPIA

Howie Shia's animation 4 North A picked up for Whistler Film Festival. It was co-directed by Saskatoon born-and- raised, an award-winning animation filmmaker who currently lives in Toronto. The film made its world premiere at the Toronto Int'l Film Festival (TIFF) 2020. #SMPIA

Warren P. Sonoda Elected as DGC National President and ushers in a new generation of leadership. Tracey Deer will assume the role of Vice-President. #SMPIA

The world is hungry for content: Let’s talk Federal investment for film and television production in Saskatchewan By Valerie Creighton, C.M., S.O.M. On October 26th, the Saskatchewan Party made history. Premier Scott Moe and his party secured a fourth consecutive majority mandate, the second time in our province's history, and the first time since the C.C.F.'s governance under Tommy Douglas over 60 years ago....Continue reading