Economy

Can Ontario's Film & TV Industry Bounce Back?

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

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Just as film and TV production marked its best year in 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic caused hundreds of sets to shut down in March. ACTRA Toronto's Alistair Hepburn, FilmOntario's Cynthia Lynch, and Halfire Entertainment's Marla Boltman discuss whether Ontario's $2 billion business can bounce back, what protocols must be in place to ensure safety of actors and crew members, and what opportunity might lie ahead.
Episode:
Leading in Ontario's Arts and Culture Sector
Aired:
Sep 17, 2020
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