Overview of the Canadian feature film industry, 2012-2015 / : Survol de l'industrie Canadienne du cinéma, 2012-2015

NEW BUSINESS MODELS – There are a number of new business models that are beginning to emerge (or being tested) for the distribution of Canadian feature films in the digital environment: these include event scheduling of Canadian feature films such as “Corner Gas: the Movie”, shortening of exhibition windows, and a non-linear approach to distribution windows such as the multi-platform production “É [...] In light of the new technologies and the changing ways that Canadians are experiencing audiovisual content, this study provides an overview of the Canadian feature film industry between 2012-2015. [...] For instance, the Weinstein Company vary according to the announced in 2014 that the feature film “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II” would be available on Netflix arrangement with the on 28 August 2015 on the same day as the movie is released in theatres.44 rights holders, and the requirements of the online platform; there may 9). [...] The Commission has also stated in its Let’s Talk TV decision of 12 March 2015 that it will host a summit to engage directly with industry stakeholders on ways to improve the discoverability and promotion of Canadian programming.60 This is highly relevant to Canadian feature film community to contribute to the dialogue on the discoverability of Canadian feature films in the digital environment. [...] Note that Rogers broadcast licences were renewed in 2015.61 This will be an opportunity for the feature film community to have a dialogue with broadcasters and the Regulator on the place for Canadian feature film within the Canadian broadcasting system.62 59.