Canadian Media Producers Association
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Applications now open for the CMPA Indiescreen Awards
For the very first time, the CMPA Indiescreen Awards will take place at Prime Time. Since 2006, the CMPA Indiescreen Awards has recognized independent producers whose vision and entrepreneurship demonstrate a commitment and passion for producing Canadian feature films.
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CMPA welcomes important legislation to modernize Canada’s Broadcasting Act
OTTAWA, November 3, 2020—The Canadian Media Producers Association today issued the following statement on behalf of its President and CEO, Reynolds Mastin:
We congratulate Minister Guilbeault for the tabling of the Broadcast Modernization Act earlier today. This is important legislation that will address the monumental shifts that have occurred in the marketplace since the Broadcasting Act was last updated, nearly 30 years ago.
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CMPA welcomes six new members to its Board of Directors
TORONTO, October 29, 2020 – The CMPA today announced the addition of six new members to the organization’s Board of Directors. The announcement follows a partial Board election, held earlier this fall, as part of the CMPA’s commitment to elevate voices of individuals from underrepresented communities within its organization.
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The Canadian Media Producers Association is Canada’s trade association for independent producers. We represent hundreds of companies engaged in the development, production and distribution of English-language content for TV, feature film and digital media channels. Learn more about us.
Latest press releases
Nov 03, 2020
CMPA welcomes important legislation to modernize Canada's Broadcasting Act
OTTAWA, November 3, 2020—The Canadian Media Producers Association today issued the following statement on behalf of its President and CEO, […]
Oct 29, 2020
CMPA welcomes six new members to its Board of Directors
TORONTO, October 29, 2020 – The CMPA today announced the addition of six new members to the organization’s Board of Directors. […]
Oct 27, 2020
CMPA and C21Media renew partnership for virtual edition of Prime Time 2021
OTTAWA, October 27, 2020 – Today, the Canadian Media Producers Association announced that the 2021 edition of Prime Time, its […]
Sep 25, 2020
Statement on Government of Canada's Short-Term Compensation Fund to address lack of COVID-19 insurance coverage
OTTAWA, September 25, 2020—The Canadian Media Producers Association today issued the following statement on behalf of its President and CEO, […]
Sep 21, 2020
Film and TV organizations call for Throne Speech to make good on government promises
TORONTO, September 21, 2020 – Leaders of the ACTRA, AQPM, ARRQ, CMPA, DGC, SARTEC and WGC today called on government […]
Sep 18, 2020
Ongoing COVID-19 insurance challenges put $1 billion of Canadian film and TV production at risk
(la version française suit) OTTAWA & MONTREAL, September 18, 2020 – Recent surveys conducted by Canada’s French and English media […]