Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
News release: April 30, 2007
The National Screen Institute – Canada is looking for Canadian television producers who want to sell their projects to international distributors at MIPCOM in October.
Through the NSI Global Marketing program, up to six producers will learn the essentials of selling, pitching, promoting and networking to prepare them for this international marketplace in Cannes, France.
NSI Global Marketing is targeted at mid-level Canadian television producers who have projects ready to sell internationally. Training will take place in August. During MIPCOM program participants receive daily one-on-one coaching from NSI Global Marketing program manager, Mickey Rogers.
Program participants are not required to pay tuition fees or move away from home for an extended period. Some financial assistance for accommodation and travel is provided as part of the training program. The MIPCOM registration cost is also covered.
Apply by Thursday, June 28, 4:30 p.m. Central Time.
Guidelines and an application form are available online at: www.nsi-canada.ca/global
DaVinci’s Inquest was syndicated to the U.S. when NSI Global Marketing graduate, Laura Lightbown (Haddock Entertainment) attended MIPCOM as part of the training program in 2003. DaVinci’s Inquest is now entering year three of the syndication deal.
Laura says, “The program allowed me to meet the L.A.-based distributors for the first time and the relationship built from there. I would not have crossed paths with this company had it not been for this opportunity.”
NSI Global Marketing has been made possible through the generous support of Presenting Sponsor Telefilm Canada. Additional funding has been provided by Program Partners Global Television and RBC Royal Bank and we also gratefully acknowledge the further financial support of our provincial sponsors British Columbia Film and the Yukon Film and Sound Commission.
Media enquiries:
Glynis Corkal, Marketing and Communications Manager
Tel: 204-957-2995 | Email: glynis.corkal@nsi-canada.ca