Beyond first features: Continued success for next generation of Canadian filmmakers

After the incredible success of their first feature, Cast No Shadow, Christian Sparkes, Allison White and Chris Agoston, of Away Films, Sara Fost Pictures and The Screen Asylum, are continuing to pursue their passion for filmmaking.

Canadian star Karine Vanasse jumps into her new role as Talent Fund Ambassador

Award-winning Canadian actor Karine Vanasse has quickly taken to her new role as Talent Fund ambassador, speaking to the media about why she is excited to work with the Fund.

Canadian actress Karine Vanasse named Talent Fund ambassador

Montreal, March 13, 2017—The Talent Fund, a private donation fund that supports Canada’s emerging film talent, is pleased to announce that award-winning actress Karine Vanasse, a film and TV star in Canada and the United States (Cardinal, Polytechnique, Emporte-moi, Blue Moon, Pan Am, Revenge), has been named ambassador. Ms. Vanasse will help with the Talent Fund’s fundraising initiatives, by raising the […]

RBC FOUNDATION RENEWS COMMITMENT

Talent Fund Advisory Committee Chair Hartley T. Richardson is pleased to announce that the RBC Foundation has awarded the Fund $75,000 from its 2017 RBC Emerging Artists Project.

Another five awards and prizes for the Talent Fund supported Micro-budget production program films

It is challenging to keep pace with all the recent awards and prizes the Talent Fund supported Micro-budget production program films have been receiving in the last couple of months.

Talent Fund supported Micro-budget teams go to Bootcamp

As part of the commitment to excellence and in an ongoing effort to set the Micro-budget Promotion Program teams up for success, many of this year’s participants were invited to attend a one –day intensive digital marketing workshop in Toronto at the end of October.

Strong Characters and Compelling Landscapes Guide Indigenous First Feature Micro-Budgets

With the art of filmmaking growing in Indigenous communities, three of this year’s Talent Fund productions deliver compelling stories from remote settings to the festival circuit.

Spotlight on Micro-Budget Success

Designed to enable emerging talent to produce and distribute a first feature and web series, and with significant financial support from The Talent Fund, Telefilm’s Micro-Budget Production Program now has 55 projects in its roster.

Authenticity the Key to Successful First Feature Micro-Budget Films

There’s nothing like filming on a micro-budget. The term, often applying to what up-and-coming filmmakers are working with, comes with connotations that are not always flattering.

Telefilm Canada announces 18 Micro-Budget Production Program finalists for 2016-2017

Talent Fund financing 77% of the Program this year