Updates to Spotlight on Toronto

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2021-12-15 · Toronto City Council · adopted

As filed

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the updates to "Spotlight on Toronto: A Strategic Action Plan for the Film, Television and Digital Media Industry", which was approved by City Council on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017 [Item 2017.ED22.4], as outlined in "Spotlight on Toronto - 2021 Review and Updates" [Item 2021.FB10.1] under "Possible Future Strategic Priorities" and with the following additional Strategic Priorities: a.

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under Part 3 - Exceptional Customer Service Enhancements: - Complete technical application to ensure smooth implementation of the new film permit fees to support expansion of customer service initiatives; and b. under Part 5 - Dynamic Branding and Strong International and Business Partnerships: - Leverage partnerships and City Communications to advance economic and cultural contribution of both the domestic and international production industry in Toronto. - Track and highlight the successes of work force development groups across the film industry. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to ensure that a film friendly lens is incorporated in new developments in the City of Toronto. 3. City Council direct the Film Commissioner and Director, Entertainment Industries to report back to the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board on the impact of xoTO brand promotions.

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As the city filed it

At its meeting on November 17, 2021, the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board considered Item FB10.1 and made recommendations to the Economic and Community Development Committee.

Staff recommended

The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board recommends that: 1. City Council approve the updates to "Spotlight on Toronto: A Strategic Action Plan for the Film, Television and Digital Media Industry" approved by City Council on July 4, 2017 [2017.ED22.4], set out in the document "Spotlight on Toronto - 2021 Review and Updates" (Item FB10.1) under "Possible Future Strategic Priorities", and with the following additional strategic priorities: a.

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Under Part 3 - Exceptional Customer Service Enhancements: - Complete technical application to ensure smooth implementation of the new film permit fees to support expansion of customer service initiatives. b. Under Part 5 - Dynamic Branding and Strong International and Business Partnerships: - Leverage partnerships and City Communications to advance economic and cultural contribution of both the domestic and international production industry in Toronto. - Track and highlight the successes of work force development groups across the film industry. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to ensure that a film friendly lens is incorporated in new developments in the City of Toronto. 3. City Council direct the Film Commissioner and Director, Entertainment Industries to report back to the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board on the impact of xoTO brand promotions.

Considered

2021-12-01 · Economic and Community Development Committee · adopted
Decision as filed
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council approve the updates to "Spotlight on Toronto: A Strategic Action Plan for the Film, Television and Digital Media Industry", which was approved by City Council on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017 [Item 2017.ED22.4], as outlined in "Spotlight on Toronto - 2021 Review and Updates" [Item 2021.FB10.1] under "Possible Future Strategic Priorities" and with the following additional Strategic Priorities: a.
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under Part 3 - Exceptional Customer Service Enhancements: - Complete technical application to ensure smooth implementation of the new film permit fees to support expansion of customer service initiatives; and b. under Part 5 - Dynamic Branding and Strong International and Business Partnerships: - Leverage partnerships and City Communications to advance economic and cultural contribution of both the domestic and international production industry in Toronto. - Track and highlight the successes of work force development groups across the film industry. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to ensure that a film friendly lens is incorporated in new developments in the City of Toronto. 3. City Council direct the Film Commissioner and Director, Entertainment Industries to report back to the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board on the impact of xoTO brand promotions.
2021-12-15 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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