Blockbuster expansion will see MELS studios accommodate more film, TV production It s really important, because Montreal is definitely a place where cinema and television companies want to come, Mayor Valérie Plante said at the announcement of the $76-million expansion.
Author of the article: Brendan Kelly • Montreal Gazette
Publishing date: Jul 16, 2021 • 3 hours ago • 4 minute read • MELS is running at full capacity, with projects including Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. President Martin Carrier said he has had to turn down many major films and TV series in recent years because of a lack of studio space. Photo by Ryan Remiorz /The Canadian Press
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Today we hear from a string of leading executives about the benefits of bringing production to Quebec, the Canadian province’s international coproduction relationships, financial incentives, locations, studio facilities and more, as part of C21’s Content Quebec On Demand online conference.
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C21’s Content Quebec On Demand virtual conference kicked off last week, shining a spotlight on the Canadian province and what it has to offer the international TV business, from content with global appeal and coproduction partnerships through to local filming incentives, financial support, locations and facilities.
We were all jumping for joy, says film and TV commissioner Chanelle Routhier
Author of the article: Brendan Kelly • Montreal Gazette
Publishing date: Jan 07, 2021 • January 7, 2021 • 3 minute read • We ve had a handful of cases on film sets and we didn t shut down any of those productions, says Christian Lemay, president of the film technicians union AQTIS Local 514 IATSE. (The government) understood that culture is one of the things we ll need while we re living under a curfew. Photo by Allen McInnis /Montreal Gazette
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