1.2.3

Description: 
We will support the film industry to further develop the skills and competencies of NWT film producers, build infrastructure, assist below-the-line crew and support services, and help develop marketing and communications plans for films made in the NWT.
Lead Dept: 
ITI
Priority: 
1.2
Status: 
Fulfilled
Restructured COC: 
Economy and Environment
Number: 
3
Deputy Minister Committee: 
Economy and Environment
Background Information: 

ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Commitment 1.2.3

We will support the film industry to further develop the skills and competencies of NWT film producers, build infrastructure, assist below-the-line crew and support services, and help develop marketing and communications plans for films made in the NWT.

Film Industry

In 2013-2014, with financial support from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) commissioned Take One: Northwest Territories Film Strategy and Action Plan. The Film Strategy is a five year plan that was tabled and released in March 2015 (milestone 1). 

The NWT Film Strategy focuses on five key strategic objectives to grow the film industry in the NWT:

  1. Strengthen government/industry roles and partnerships;
  2. Enhance funding and financial support;
  3. Create training opportunities;
  4. Assist in building infrastructure, below-the-line crews and support services; and
  5. Develop efficient and effective marketing and communications.

The GNWT also supports the NWT film industry through funding identified under the Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development Policy and $100,000 through the Northwest Territories Film Commission (NWTFC) Film Industry Funding Contributions for marketing and promotion activities.

With funding from CanNor’s Targeted Investment Program the GNWT is also implementing a marketing and promotional strategy.  Activities include the creation of a new website, visual identity and co-branded logo, and display/promotional materials that will build the NWTFC’s brand and enhance efforts to promote the NWT as a prime filming location to the global film industry.

Related Mandate Commitments

  • Commitment 1.1.13 - We will support small communities by enhancing job-creation programs, building community capacity and supporting new economic opportunities, by:
    • Updating the Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) programs as necessary to better align with the needs of NWT entrepreneurs and businesses, including those in small communities.
    • Implementing the Economic Opportunities Strategy.