Readings week 1-5 review for midterm Flashcards
Q: What impact did the closure of the Harold Greenberg Fund (HGF) have on Canadian film development?
A: The closure of HGF created a significant gap in financing for film development, particularly affecting independent producers.
Q: Why was the Harold Greenberg Fund (HGF) important for Canadian filmmakers?
A: HGF was crucial for early-stage development, providing essential funding to writers and producers, helping bring Canadian stories to the screen.
Q: What is the CAVCO Point System?
A: It is a system used to determine Canadian content (CanCon) by evaluating Canadian involvement in production, including key roles like director, writer, and performers.
Q: What are the challenges facing the definition of Canadian content (CanCon)?
A: The rise of streaming, international co-productions, and digital platforms challenge the traditional CanCon definitions, prompting a need to adapt the rules.
Q: Why is there concern about the vulnerability of the CBC?
A: There is concern that the CBC is at risk of defunding, and public urgency to defend the national broadcaster has been insufficient.
