Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008.
News release: October 20, 2008
Mid-level Canadian television producers who have projects ready to sell internationally are encouraged to apply for training through NSI Global Marketing. This professional development program offered by the National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) teaches the essentials of selling, pitching, promoting and networking in preparation for MIPTV 2009 in France.
Get the application kit from the NSI website. Apply by Friday, November 21, 4:30 p.m., Central Time.
Some of Canada’s best known producers are graduates of the NSI Global Marketing program crediting it with providing valuable training and experience that they have incorporated into their daily jobs. They include:
Kirk Shaw, President & CEO, Insight Film & Video Productions; Deborah Day, Canadian Accents Inc.; and Virginia Rankin, Capri Films Inc.
Kirk Shaw said of the experience, “Global Marketing taught me about the importance of the international marketplace… [It] showed me the importance of building relationships in the industry and introduced me to producers, broadcasters, financiers and distributors…. NSI Global Marketing makes great business sense.”
Added
Jennifer Holness, Hungry Eyes/Film Food Inc., “Being a participant in the NSI Global Marketing program proved helpful in orienting me with the nuances of attending such a large market. The intensive one-week workshop proved invaluable as it allowed me to focus on the bigger picture for my company. At market we were encouraged and showed how to make use of every opportunity to make connections with producers and broadcasters.”
See a complete list of
NSI Global Marketing alumni and their
thoughts on the program.
NSI Global Marketing program manager,
Mickey Rogers has worked in the film and television industry for over 20 years. Her presence in both the national and international television communities has given Mickey a stellar reputation forming key strategic alliances with broadcasters, financiers and international production houses.
Some of Mickey’s consulting clients have included
Martha Stewart Omnimedia,
Creative Business Wales and numerous independent producers.
As one of the founding partners of
Forefront Entertainment Group, she was responsible for the building of an integrated film and television production and distribution company. She launched award-winning productions such as
Madison,
The Adventures of Shirley Holmes, and
The Magician's House. She’s also a graduate of the executive coaching program at Royal Roads University.
As part of the NSI Global Marketing program, NSI will cover travel and accommodation costs to and from the pre-market training session. NSI reimburses 100% of the MIPTV registration cost and 50% of travel and accommodation costs to the market, up to a maximum of $1,500 per participant.
NSI Global Marketing 2008 has been made possible by Presenting Sponsor Canwest; Program Partner Telefilm Canada; Provincial Sponsor British Columbia Film and Canadian Heritage through the Trade Routes Program.
Media enquiries
Glynis Corkal, Marketing & Communications Manager
Direct line: 204-957-2995 | Email:
glynis.corkal@nsi-canada.ca
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