Item - 2023.PH8.13
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by the Planning and Housing Committee on November 30, 2023. The Committee received the item for information only. No further action will be taken on this item.
PH8.13 - Toronto’s Film Industry: Protecting a Valuable Asset
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Planning and Housing Committee received the item for information.
Origin
(November 20, 2023) Presentation from the Film Commissioner and Director of Entertainment Industries
Summary
The Film Commissioner and Director of Entertainment Industries will present on November 30th an overview of the value of the film industry to Toronto in terms of jobs, economic impact, inclusion, adjacent industries, and cultural value. The presentation will also address current significant challenges, including impacts of the SAG-AFTRA / WGA strikes, the competitive landscape, and the importance of preserving employment lands.
Background Information
Presentation from the Film Commissioner and Director of Entertainment Industries on Toronto’s Film Industry: Protecting a Valuable Asset
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-240925.pdf
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-240925.pdf
Motions
Motion
to Receive Item
moved by
Councillor Gord Perks
(Carried)
That the Planning and Housing Committee receive the item for information.