Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

News release: May 1, 2006

The National Screen Institute — Canada (NSI) is offering up to 10 television producers a shot at global success as part of the NSI Global Marketing training program.

This professional development opportunity focuses on selling, pitching, promoting and networking and concludes with a visit to MIPCOM 2006 in Cannes, France in October.

The training program is aimed at mid-level television producers who want to enter the international marketplace. Participants are not required to pay tuition fees or relocate. Financial assistance is provided as part of the program.

Apply by July 5, 2006, 4:30 p.m., Central Time.

Guidelines and an application form are available on the NSI website by visiting: www.nsi-canada.ca/global

NSI Global Marketing helps mid-level Canadian television producers mold their projects into marketable products, and connect them with international partners and distributors. A range of advanced professional and project development opportunities are provided as key components of the program. Graduates of the program include Tonya Lee Williams (Wilbo Entertainment), Allan Novak (Indivisual Productions) and Kirk Shaw (Insight Film & Video Productions).

“Global Marketing taught me about the importance of the international marketplace,” says Shaw. “In 2005 my company, Insight Film and Video Productions, won the British Columbia top exporter award and did $50 million worth of production. We will exceed $75 million in 2006. NSI Global Marketing makes great business sense.”

Media enquiries:

Glynis Corkal, Marketing and Communications Manager
Tel: 204-957-2995 | Email: glynis.corkal@nsi-canada.ca