TIFF Conference
Tue, September 10, 2024 / 09:00 AM to 10:30 AMDiscover a unique event organized by the Canadian Club of Toronto in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival. Join us for a 100% French-language conference on cinema, the Francophonie, and Canada, featuring film industry experts.
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Francophonie and cinema: A unique breakfast at TIFF
As part of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) , the Canadian Club of Toronto invites you to an exceptional conference on Canada's evolution as a prime destination for American film productions. Under the theme "Hollywood of the North: Film Production in Canada ," this panel will bring together industry experts to discuss the significant economic benefits and impact on Canadian and Francophone productions.
- The allure of American productions: Our panelists will explore why Canada has become a preferred choice for American film shoots. From Toronto to Vancouver, by way of Montreal, the country offers not only diverse landscapes, but also competitive tax incentives and a world-class production infrastructure.
- Economic Impact: The discussion will focus on the economic impacts of this influx of international production. What are the benefits for local workers, suppliers, and regional economies? How does this production stimulate employment and investment in related technologies and services?
- Impact on Canadian and Francophone Productions: As Canada attracts more and more Hollywood projects, how does this influence local production? Panelists will examine the opportunities and challenges for Canadian creators, particularly for Francophone productions, in an increasingly internationalized environment.
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Panelists
Jasmyrh Lemoine
Director of Operations and Business Relations, SODEC
Jasmyrh Lemoine has been the Director of Operations and Business Relations at the General Directorate of Audiovisual Development and Production of the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) since spring 2024.
Jasmyrh Lemoine has worked in the film and television industry for 25 years. She began her career as a production manager, which led her to contribute to several films and television series as a producer starting in 2008. She has worked with various production companies, sharing her expertise with producers both locally and internationally. She joined the Telefilm Canada team as an analyst, specializing in investment, business relations , and co-productions, from 2021 to 2024.
Magali Simard
Director of Industrial Relations, Cinespace Studios Toronto
Magali Simard is the Director of Industry Relations at Cinespace Studios Toronto, Ontario's largest production studio. She oversees industry relations, government affairs, the development of new studios in Toronto, brand deployment, and launched CineCares, Cinespace's workforce training program. She serves on the boards of FilmOntario, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, and the City of Toronto's Film Advisory Board.
She is the former film development officer for the City of Toronto and was a senior commissioner at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). She is a regular guest speaker and columnist in Canadian media and at industry events.
Chanelle Routhier
Commissioner, Film and Television, Province of Quebec, Quebec Film and Television Bureau
Chanelle has over 25 years of experience in the film and television industry. She began her career at Distraction Formats as Director of International Operations and Marketing, and then at the National Film Board of Canada.
Canada, where she held the positions of Director of Festivals and Partnerships, as well as Head of International Sales and Market Development.
Since 2016, Chanelle has been the National Commissioner for Film and Television at the Quebec Film and Television Bureau, where she is responsible for the economic development and promotion of the province's audiovisual industry.
In 2019, with the support of the Quebec Secretariat for Canadian Relations, Chanelle co-founded the first national network of Canadian Film and Television Bureaus, in partnership with the Vancouver Economic Commission. This network now includes more than sixty bureaus across Canada, which meet monthly to advance the industry.
In 2022, Chanelle was recognized by the University of Montreal as one of the 40 honorary graduates with an exceptional track record in the communication department.
She is a member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Emmy) and serves as a jury member in the documentary category. Chanelle is also an accomplished equestrian, a medalist at the 2023 Quebec Equestrian Games.
Julie Blondin
Director of National Business Relations and Co-productions
With a career spanning over 20 years at Telefilm Canada, Julie demonstrates a steadfast commitment to the film and television industry, supporting projects while managing public funds transparently, responsibly, and ethically. She is dedicated to streamlining processes, modernizing programs, and improving client service. As National Director of Business Relations and Co-productions, Julie, who holds a law degree from the University of Montreal and a Bachelor of Science degree from both the University of Montreal and the University of New Hampshire, leads a team of passionate professionals across Canada and is responsible for managing all of Telefilm Canada’s funding programs and audiovisual co-production recommendations.
Moderator
Josette D. NORMANDEAU
President of IDEACOM International
Josette D. Normandeau has successfully combined her skills as a journalist, entrepreneur and executive producer to lead a creative production company that has collaborated with global partners to achieve international recognition.
In 1994, Josette joined IDEACOM International, an independent television production and digital media company.
Its pioneering approach quickly positioned the company as a leader in strategic partnerships and high-level co-productions.
Since becoming president in 2000, she has assumed the roles of content producer and executive producer, managing business development while directing all aspects of the complex international co-productions that have become her trademark.
Over the years, Josette has established several first-look co-production partnerships and signed a strategic partnership with the prolific production and distribution company Cineflix Media to facilitate and accelerate the creation of factual and scripted content for the global market.
She currently sits on the national board of directors of the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) and chairs the AQPM (Quebec Media Production Association).
As an educator, Josette helped revive the documentary producer training program at INIS—the professional audiovisual training centre in Montreal—and directed the program from 2007 to 2012. She currently teaches at McGill University and is a member of the board of directors of the University of Sherbrooke.
Among her many achievements, she has been decorated by France with one of the country's highest distinctions, the title of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, was a finalist for the "International Business Entrepreneur" award at the Quebec Business Women's Awards in 2015, and received the "International Influence" award in November 2019, presented by Women in Film, Television and New Media.