Item - 2017.ED19.2

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by the Economic Development Committee on March 1, 2017. The Committee received the item for information only. No further action will be taken on this item.

ED19.2 - Toronto's On-Screen Industry

Decision Type:
Presentation
Status:
Received
Wards:
All

Committee Decision

The Economic Development Committee received the item for information.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Sector Development Officer and the Manager, Film and Entertainment Industries addressed the Committee, and the Film Commissioner and Director of Entertainment Industries, gave a presentation on Making Toronto a Place Where Business and Culture Thrive - Toronto's On-Screen Industry: 2016 - The Year in Review.

Summary

Toronto's Film Commissioner and Director, Entertainment Industries will provide an overview of the impact of the film, television and digital media industry in Toronto.

Background Information

Presentation from Toronto's Film Commissioner and Director, Entertainment Industries on Toronto's On-Screen Industry: 2016 - The Year in Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-101544.pdf

Speakers

Jonathan Ahee, Co-Chair, Toronto Film and Television Digital Media Board and President, NABET 700-M UNIFOR
Councillor Sarah Doucette
Councillor Paula Fletcher

Motions

Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

That the item be received for information.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council