• Mandate and vision

    Mandate

    To foster and promote the development of the Canadian audiovisual industry by playing a leadership role through financial support and initiatives that contribute to its success.



    Our guiding principles

    • To actively champion a sustainable Canadian audiovisual culture.
    • To redefine the measure of success.
    • To reward performance and encourage new thinking.
    • To promote diversity in all its forms in our programs and policies.
    • To be open, transparent and accessible to stakeholders, the industry and the public.
    • To deliver the best value to Canadians.


    Our purpose

    Established in 1967 by the Telefilm Canada Act, Telefilm is a federal Crown corporation reporting to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage.

    Canadian screen-based content articulates and promotes Canadian culture across the country and around the world. Telefilm's funding programs and support activities deliver a core government service to Canada's audiovisual industries, an important part of our economy.



    Our performance measurement framework

    Telefilm uses a performance measurement framework to ensure a culture of accountability. This framework includes strategic objectives, key performance indicators, targets and results, all of which are discussed in Achievements and Administration.

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  • Core business activities

    Telefilm has three major roles:

    Investing

    Telefilm administers the Canada Feature Film Fund ($97M for fiscal 2010-2011) that primarily provides financial assistance for development and production of films for audiences worldwide.

    Additionally, Telefilm recommends the certification of treaty coproductions for film and television to the Minister of Canadian Heritage.



    Promoting

    Telefilm recognizes the need to stimulate audience demand for Canadian screen-based content. Our role as promoter includes:

    • Supporting the marketing and promotion of Canadian feature films and our audiovisual industry as a whole.
    • Participating in industry events such as festivals and markets that help Canadian audiovisual companies to showcase and sell their productions and supporting the industry's own business development activities.


    Administering programs

    In addition to its own programs and initiatives, Telefilm provides services to the Canada Media Fund (CMF). The CMF is a not-for-profit corporation separate from Telefilm. CMF maintains a services agreement with Telefilm to administer its programs (±$337M for fiscal 2010-2011).

    Telefilm published a client service charter. The service charter is our commitment to building beneficial relationships with our private sector partners. Accessibility, fairness and timeliness are its core values.


  • A regional presence with an international reach

    Headquartered in Montreal, Telefilm provides bilingual services to its clients through four offices located in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.

    Services provided across our regional offices include:

    • Building business development opportunities and promoting Canadian talent and content to reach communities, in partnership with regional, national and international markets, festivals and initiatives.
    • Reviewing applications and selecting audiovisual projects eligible for program funding.
    • Due diligence for all undertakings in business development and project financing applications, as well as certification of treaty coproductions.

    Administrative support functions are based in Montreal, and include:

    • Executive office
    • Administration and Corporate Services (Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology)
    • Communications
    • Public & Governmental Affairs
    • Legal Services
    • Strategy & Research

  • Employees and values

    Our employees

    Telefilm has over 200 employees across its regional offices in Canada who possess audiovisual industry or administrative experience.

    Responsibilities are well defined throughout the organization.

    The Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Directors and all other operating sectors are accountable to the Executive Director.




    Our values

    Respect

    Commitment

    Client focus

    Openness

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  • Awards and recognitions

    Since 2005-2006, Telefilm's annual reports have won many awards for excellence.

    In 2010-2011, Telefilm's 2009-2010 annual report, Daring to Change, won the Silver Astrid Award (international) for Best Online Annual Report, recognizing outstanding achievement in design communication. In addition, its 2008-2009 annual report, Action, also won a Gold Award for Non-Traditional Annual Report – Government Agencies and Offices, at the 2010 International ARC Awards.

    Other accolades include:

    Telefilm's 2008-2009 Annual Report 2009 Vision Awards
    Annual Report Competition
    • Silver Award: Best Agency Report – Americas Region
    • Top 100: Ranked 97th
    • Gold Award: Best Overall Government Annual Report
    Telefilm's 2007-2008 Annual Report 2009 Canada's Chartered Accountants: Corporate Reporting Awards
    • Award of Excellence for Small Crown Corporations
    2009 International ARC Awards
    • Bronze Award: Non-Traditional Annual Report – Government Agencies and Offices
    2008 Vision Awards
    Annual Report Competition
    • Platinum Award:
      Best Overall Government Annual Report
    • Platinum Award: Most Creative Annual Report – Americas Region
    • Top 100: Ranked 31st
    • Bronze Award:
      Most Creative Annual Report Worldwide
    Telefilm's 2006-2007 Annual Report 2007 Vision Awards
    Annual Report Competition
    • Top 100: Ranked 89th
    • Gold Award: Best Overall Government Annual Report
    Telefilm's 2005-2006 Annual Report 2007 Canada's Chartered Accountants: Corporate Reporting Awards
    • Award of Excellence for Small Crown Corporations
    2007 International ARC Awards
    • Honours for Non-Traditional Government Agency
    2006 Vision Awards
    Annual Report Competition
    • Top 100: Ranked 36th
    • Bronze Award: Best Agency Report
    • Platinum Award:
      Best Overall Government Annual Report
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