Tag: economic development committee

Toronto’s Film and Television Industry: Fantastic 2011 Year in Review March 26, 2012 at 9:30 AM

This is an update to my previous blogs: Congrats to Canadians: Winning the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards Ontario Woos Hollywood to Create Jobs and Growth in Film and TV Industry Congrats to Toronto’s film and television industry for having the best year 2011 in a decade with more than…

March 26, 2012
City Hall’s Hot Topic Today: Toronto Film Industry’s Successes & Diversification Plans

In regards to film, television, commercial and music video production in Toronto, did you know that: Production companies spent a grand total of $903.35 million filming on-location in Toronto in 2010 This is a 2.9% increase in total production spending over the $877 million reported in 2009 Major productions include domestic and foreign feature films,…

November 15, 2011
Toronto City Council Endorsed the Culture Action Plan With 33 Recommendations

This blog is an update to my previous posts Calling All Toronto Citizens for ‘Creative Capital Initiative’ Public Consultations and Updating Toronto’s Culture Plan Via Creative Capital Initiative. After 13 public consultations with almost 500 members of Toronto’s arts, culture and business communities, 33 action recommendations of the Culture Plan were endorsed by Toronto City…

May 19, 2011
‘Celebrate 27 Arts Fest’ in Toronto Starts Today March 31, 2011

‘Celebrate 27 Arts Fest’ (C27) is a celebration about Article 27 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights that states: “Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.” Thanks to the inspiration of Article 27, …

March 31, 2011
Calling All Toronto Citizens for ‘Creative Capital Initiative’ Public Consultations

The City of Toronto needs your help to update the City’s 2003 Culture Plan for the new term of Council. Toronto residents define culture as the following elements: great arts and educational institutions, vibrant street life, ethno-cultural and intellectual diversity. These elements are essentials for the vitality of Toronto because, according to Councillor Michael Thompson…

March 25, 2011
Updating Toronto’s Culture Plan Via Creative Capital Initiative

News Release January 28, 2011 Creative Capital Initiative to update Toronto’s Culture Plan Toronto will take a fresh look at its official Culture Plan with the help of a blue ribbon panel, Councillor Michael Thompson (Ward 37 Scarborough Centre), Chair of the City’s Economic Development Committee, announced today. The Creative Capital Initiative, a partnership between…

January 28, 2011