The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced board appointments and re-appointments to the Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation (NLFDC).
Mark Sexton has been appointed chair of the board, while Cheryl Stagg, Noreen Golfman, Craig Goudie, and Colleen Kennedy have been re-appointed for three-year terms. New to the board, also serving three-year appointments are Cyndy Stead and Heidi Wagner.
The film and television industry in Newfoundland and Labrador exceeded $50 million in total production value in 2017-18. Strengthened by its best year since the creation of NLFDC, total production activity in the province now surpasses $450 million. More than 600 direct, indirect and induced fulltime employment equivalencies were created last year through this industry. In addition, over 70 per cent of the funds used to create motion pictures in Newfoundland and Labrador have been outside investments, representing new money leveraged into the province for the production of film and television.
Appointments made to agencies, boards and commissions are done through a merit-based process established by the Independent Appointments Commission Act. Biographical information for board members is available in the backgrounder below.
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“I welcome new members to the board, as well as those who have been reappointed. Each individual brings unique experience to the board, which will only help build on NLFDC’s most successful year to date. We will continue to work to ensure that we capitalize on these opportunities, as this industry is a generator of well-paid, skilled jobs and leverages new investment from sources outside the province. Our government is committed to supporting the film and television industry in our province.”
Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
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BACKGROUNDER
Biographies for Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation Board (NLFDC)
Mark Sexton has served as a director of the NLFDC board since 2008. He is an active member of the community, having volunteered with the Avalon Minor Hockey Association, Corner Brook Board of Trade and the Corner Brook World Cup Triathlon event.
Cheryl Stagg has served on the board of NLFDC since 2014. She is a founding member of the Stephenville Theatre Festival, and has received the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador for her extensive volunteerism.
Noreen Golfman has served on the NLFDC board since 2004. She is a professor of film studies with Memorial University, and serves as the chair of the board for the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival.
Craig Goudie has served the board of NLFDC since 2014. Mr. Goudie was an educator for over 30 years, and also serves as the President of the Central Newfoundland Visual Arts Society.
Colleen Kennedy has been a member of the NLFDC Board since 2014. She is the Executive Director of the Gros Morne Cooperating Association.
Cyndy Stead brings over 20 years of experience working for non-for-profit organizations in a management role. She is currently the project lead for the Cultural Craft Initiative on the Bonavista Peninsula.
Heidi Wagner brings working experience in production roles with Frontier, A Christmas Fury and Little Dog. She is an active member of the St. John’s Embroiderers Guild, Eastern Edge Gallery and the NL Craft Council Gallery.