Item - 2021.FB10.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board on November 17, 2021 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also EC26.13
FB10.1 - Review of Spotlight on Toronto Updates
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
Board Decision
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board:
1. Confirmed its support for the Future Strategic Priorities, as set out in the document "Spotlight on Toronto - 2021 Review and Updates" (November 2021 - Item FB10.1).
2. Recommends that the Economic and Community Development Committee recommend that:
1. City Council approve the updates to "Spotlight on Toronto: A Strategic Action Plan for the Film, Television and Digital Media Industry" approved by City Council on July 4, 2017 [2017.ED22.4], set out in the document "Spotlight on Toronto - 2021 Review and Updates" (Item FB10.1) under "Possible Future Strategic Priorities", and with the following additional strategic priorities:
a. Under Part 3 – Exceptional Customer Service Enhancements:
- Complete technical application to ensure smooth implementation of the new film permit fees to support expansion of customer service initiatives.
b. Under Part 5 – Dynamic Branding and Strong International and Business Partnerships:
- Leverage partnerships and City Communications to advance economic and cultural contribution of both the domestic and international production industry in Toronto.
- Track and highlight the successes of work force development groups across the film industry.
2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to ensure that a film friendly lens is incorporated in new developments in the City of Toronto.
3. City Council direct the Film Commissioner and Director, Entertainment Industries to report back to the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board on the impact of xoTO brand promotions.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Chair provided an overview and led the discussion of Spotlight on Toronto: 2021 Review and Updates.
Summary
The Chair and Co-Chair of the Film, Television and Digital Media Board will provide opening remarks and a high-level review of the updates to Spotlight on Toronto.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/fb/bgrd/backgroundfile-172688.pdf
Motions
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board:
1. Confirm its support for the strategic priorities set out under Strategic Pillar 1 titled Active Advocacy.
That the Film, Television and Digital Media Board:
1. Confirm its support for the strategic priorities set out under Strategic Pillar 2 titled Strong Fundamentals in Physical Infrastructure and Workforce Development and Strategic Pillar 3 titled Exceptional Customer Service Enhancements.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board recommend the following strategic priority be added to Strategic Pillar 3 titled "Exceptional Customer Service Enhancements":
- Complete technical application to ensure smooth implementation of the new film permit fees to support expansion of customer service initiatives.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board:
1. Confirm its support for the strategic priorities set out under Strategic Pillar 4 titled Globally‐Recognized, Innovative Digital Media Sector.
That the Film, Television and Digital Media Board recommend that:
1. The following strategic priority be added under Strategic Pillar 5 titled "Dynamic Branding and Strong International and Business Partnerships":
- Track and highlight the successes of work force development groups across the film industry.
That the Film, Television, and Digital Advisory Board recommend that:
1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning ensure that a film friendly lens is incorporated in new developments in the City of Toronto.
That the Film, Television and Digital Media Board recommend that:
1. The following strategic priority be added under Strategic Pillar 5 titled "Dynamic Branding and Strong International and Business Partnerships":
- Leverage partnerships and City Communications to advance economic and cultural contribution of both the domestic and international production industry in Toronto.
2. The Film Commissioner and Director, Entertainment Industries report back to the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board on the impact of xoTO brand promotions.
That the Film, Television and Digital Media Board recommend that:
1. City Council approve the updates to "Spotlight on Toronto: A Strategic Action Plan for the Film, Television and Digital Media Industry" approved by City Council on July 4, 2017 [2017.ED22.4], set out in the document "Spotlight on Toronto - 2021 Review and Updates" (Item FB10.1) under "Possible Future Strategic Priorities", and with the additional strategic priorities recommended by the Board.