Canadian TV projects sought for the international marketplace

Winnipeg — The National Screen Institute — Canada (NSI) is looking for Canadian television producers who want to learn the essentials of selling, pitching, promoting and networking before they attend MIPTV in Cannes, France this April where they will approach international distributors with their projects. This professional development training and trip to MIPTV is offered through the NSI Global Marketing program, in partnership with Telefilm Canada, TradeRoutes Canada and CanWest Global.

NSI Global Marketing is targeted at mid-level Canadian television producers who have projects ready to sell internationally. Participants are not required to pay tuition fees or relocate. Financial assistance and attendance at MIPTV is provided as part of the training program.

Apply by Monday, February 12, 4:30 p.m., Central Time.

Guidelines and an application form are available online at: www.nsi-canada.ca/global

Training will take place in Winnipeg from February 28 to March 3 during the NSI FilmExchange Canadian Film Festival.

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."

The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI), with headquarters in Winnipeg, is Canada’s oldest nationally-recognized film and television training school. The National Screen Institute helps emerging writers, directors and producers bring their stories to life to share at home and abroad. Its market-driven programs have led to employment for National Screen Institute graduates by giving them a competitive edge — according to the latest National Screen Institute Alumni Survey, 97% of respondents are working in the industry.

Visit www.nsi-canada.ca for more information about the National Screen Institute.