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September 9, 2010

Newfoundland Independent Filmmakers Cooperative
Receives $65,000 from Province

Newfoundland Independent Filmmakers Cooperative (NIFCO) has received $65,000 in project support through the province's Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP) to assist with their professional development programs.

"The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to supporting cultural industries throughout our province that promote our creative talent and keep them working right here at home," said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. "We are proud of the ability of our cultural artists, an ability that is second to none."

NIFCO was founded in 1975 by a group of filmmakers who wanted to ensure that the means of film production were available to artists working in the province. Today, NIFCO boasts a state-of-the-art sound recording studio and digital editing equipment, which allows filmmakers to produce films to industry standards.

"This investment plays an important and vital role in the development of filmmaking in Newfoundland and Labrador through our Picture Start and First Filmmaking Programs," said Jean Smith, Executive Director, NIFCO.

The 2010 CEDP is providing $1.27 million for operational and project support to the heritage sector, and approximately $1.2 million to the professional arts sector, for a total of almost $2.5 million.

CEDP projects are selected based on the strength of the business plans, vision and potential for development within the sector. For more information on the CEDP program and application guidelines, visit: www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/heritage/cedp/index.html 

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Media contacts:

Debbie Marnell
Communications Specialist
Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0585, 699-9048
debbiemarnell@gov.nl.ca
Jean Smith
Executive Director
NIFCO
753-6121
jean@nifco.org 

2010 09 07                                                   10:50 a.m.
 


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