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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The film industry in Newfoundland and Labrador is getting more than $2 million from the federal and provincial governments to boost growth and competitiveness in new markets.
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is giving the Newfoundland Independent Filmmakers Co-operative Ltd. $1,125,000 to upgrade its production facilities and equipment to meet current industry standards."It enables us to keep established producers competitive, continually nurture the next generation and maintain Newfoundland and Labrador production quality at the top of international buyers’ demands," said Jennice Ripley, CEO of NIFCO.
Meanwhile, ACOA is also providing PictureNL with a non-repayable investment of $427,482 to carry out business activities that help promote the industry in targeted regional and international markets. "This funding will also enable the organization to offer up-to-date and cutting-edge post-production services to international companies searching for co-producers," said Tourism Minister Steve Crocker.What's keeping people from buying electric vehicles? Price, charging stations and misinformation all play a role in Atlantic Canada, say drivers20 Questions with Hunter Madden: How a sister's 'hissy-fit' helped put a deaf child on track to be one of St.
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