Canadian and Australian Independent Producers to Forge Closer Ties
CANNES, France, May 20, 2013—The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) and the
Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU). This MOU establishes a framework of cooperation and is intended to enhance co-production
opportunities between Canadian and Australian independent screen-based producers.
“Excellent content knows no borders, especially in the digital economy. It just has to resonate with
consumers,” says Michael Hennessy, President and CEO, CMPA. “The co-production model is the
path to supporting quality productions as the industry at large focuses on audiences around the
globe.”
Both Association Presidents complimented their respective governments for encouraging economic
and cultural exchanges between Australia and Canada.
“There is a natural linguistic, cultural, production and regulatory affinity between our two countries,” says Matthew Deaner, Executive Director of SPAA. “Combine that with two strong story-telling traditions, and you have a winning formula for on-screen content that will engage internationally.”
About the CMPA:
The CMPA is a national non-profit organization that represents the interests of over 350 leading
screen-based media companies engaged in the production and distribution of English-language
television programs, feature films and digital media content in all regions of Canada.
About SPAA:
SPAA represents Australian independent screen content producers on allissues affecting the
business and creative aspects of screen production.SPAA members include television, feature film,
animation, documentary,television commercial and interactive media production companies as
wellas services and facilities providers such as postâ€production, finance,
distribution and legal companies.
For more information please contact:
Anne Trueman, Director Communications & Media,E: anne.trueman@cmpa.ca
T 800 656 7440 ext 327
Rachelle Gibson,Manager, Marketing & Communications, E: rachelle.gibson@spaa.org.au
T: (02) 9360 8988