Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board
The full agenda, as filed
All 7 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.
FB6.1received
The Chair and Co-Chair of the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board will provide opening remarks, speak to the current state of the screen industry after 9 months into the pandemic and ask Board members for updates and topics they wish the Board to discuss and focus on for the coming months.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board received the item for information.
FB6.2received
Workforce Development Projects
The Co-Chair and Economic Development and Culture staff will provide an update on consultations, educational and training activities for the screen sector the City of Toronto is involved in and planning on for 2021.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board received the item for information.
FB6.3withdrawn
Study Presentation: Toronto Workforce Study
Kristian Roberts and Greg McClary, Nordicity will provide a presentation on Toronto Workforce Study - a study analyzing current screen industry workforce landscape in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and benchmarking growth requirements to meet the jurisdiction's growing market demand.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board withdrew the item from the agenda.
FB6.4withdrawn
Study Presentation: Breaking in to Toronto's Film and TV Production Sector
Lindsay Valve, Quilin Consulting will give a presentation on Breaking in to Toronto's Film and TV Production Sector Study - a study mapping the sector and exploring the systemic and other barriers to access for equity-seeking groups that regulate the sector's workforce.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board withdrew the item from the agenda.
FB6.5received
Digital Infrastructure Project
Board members and Economic Development and Culture staff will provide an update on recent conversations around connectivity issues and opportunities for the post-production, VFX and animation sector.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board received the item for information.
FB6.6received
Sustainability and Green Infrastructure Project
Board members and Economic Development and Culture staff will provide an update on the work of the Ontario Green Screen and ongoing planning for grid-power access to reduce film productions' reliance on diesel generators in Toronto.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board received the item for information.
FB6.7received
Overview of Film and Entertainment Initiatives
Economic Development and Culture staff will provide an overview of additional Film, Television and Digital Media Office activities pertaining to film permitting and customer service.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board received the item for information.