Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board
The full agenda, as filed
All 4 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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Infrastructure and Sustainability Working Group Update
Magali Simard, the Chair of the Infrastructure and Sustainability Working group, and Samantha Leigh, Member, will provide a verbal update on a recent meeting held following the adoption of the Film Strategic Plan.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board received the item for information.
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Marketing and Communications Working Group Update
Alma Parvizian, the Chair of the Marketing and Communications Working Group, will provide a verbal update on a recent meeting held following the adoption of the Film Strategic Plan.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board received the item for information.
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VFX, Animation and Post-Production Working Group Update
Christa Tazzeo Morson, the Chair of the VFX, Animation and Post-Production Working Group, will provide a verbal update on a recent meeting held following the adoption of the Film Strategic Plan.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board received the item for information.
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Film Office staff will provide brief verbal updates on key initiatives and new developments, including the Film Strategic Plan, Pyrotechnics Notification Protocol, FIFA-related activities, Global Production Awards, film website enhancements, staffing, and other items.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board recommends that the Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with relevant City Divisions and agencies, to: a. review the administration and application of fees, accessibility requirements, operational requirements, and other conditions affecting film and television productions at Old City Hall, b. engage with industry stakeholders including location managers, producers, and production companies to identify barriers impacting the competitiveness and usability of Old City Hall as a filming location and implement any recommended cost and operational amendments coming out of said consultation, and c. report to the first Film Board meeting in 2027 on actions to reduce costs and improve usability.