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TORONTO, CANADA
MEDIA RELEASE At the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) it was announced that the City of North Bay and participating partners will host the upcoming Global Tourism Film Festival (GTFF) in North Bay Thursday, April 27th – Sunday, April 30th, 2023. The Global Tourism Film Festival recognizes motion picture productions around the world and creates a platform to enhance audience experience by screening films that engage with destinations. Festival attendees will have an opportunity to view international premieres of tourism-inspired films. Festival events include industry workshops and seminars, as well as an event gala. The Global Tourism Film Festival welcomes audiences on an immersive odyssey, revering film, and fascinating global destinations. “On behalf of the Global Tourism Film Festival, I am delighted the GTFF is held in Canada in partnership with the City of North Bay which has secured an eminent future, serving the film and tourism sectors in exciting ways. I thank the City, Tourism North Bay and event sponsor, Canadore College, for its support in delivering a captivating GTFF 2023”, said Nisha Amin, GTFF Executive Director. The GTFF invites worldwide attendees to an opportunity to view international premieres of tourism-inspired films along with participating in workshops and seminars to understand trends in movie making ending with the Gala events where you can rub shoulders the film fraternity and celebrity. With pristine lakes, a beautiful natural landscape and an iconic film-friendly downtown, North Bay’s active film and television industry welcomes productions and visitors seeking authentic four-season experiences. Home to countless activities for the outdoor enthusiast, a lively arts scene and amazing local shops and restaurants, North Bay is a great weekend getaway and a hot filming destination. “I am so pleased our community has been selected to host the 2023 Global Tourism Film Festival (GTFF),” said North Bay Mayor Al McDonald. “On behalf of City Council and the community, we look forward to welcoming GTFF organizers and attendees to North Bay in April. North Bay is very film and visitor friendly, so this festival is a great opportunity to showcase two very important industries.” Located in North Bay, Canadore College is home to one of the most modern film production, post-production, and screening facilities of its kind in Ontario. Canadore is uniquely positioned to deliver production services to the film, television, and video production industry that attract new business and stimulate the film and television sector in Ontario and beyond. “Canadore College is pleased to support the Global Tourism Film Festival and we extend a warm welcome to all participants,” said President and CEO George Burton. “The College trains individuals for careers in the film industry, and I encourage our students and staff to take advantage of the learning opportunities by participating in some of the festival premieres, workshops and seminars.” Canada has nearly 60 International Co-Production Treaties (both Bipartite and Multipartite) including the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Italy, New Zealand, Greece, Switzerland, Australia, Chile, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Malta, Mexico, Poland, Russia, Spain, among other countries, currently funding over $300 million in Co-Production per year. (Telefilm Canada Annual Statistics on Coproduction Fiscal Year 2021 – 2022) The value of the Entertainment and Media market worldwide is estimated to exceed USD $2.5 trillion worldwide in 2022 (statista.com). During GTFF 2023, delegates will learn about Canada’s renowned film production incentives, financing, and co-production opportunities. Manuel Canales, the GTFF Global Marketing Director held several meetings during TIFF with Hollywood producers which indicated their high interest to participate in the International Co-Production Sessions, relations that GTFF is pursuing actively all over the world. One focus of the Global Tourism Film Festival will be to educate, document, network, and facilitate Hollywood production groups, International independent producers, and worldwide attendees, to execute International Co-productions. GTFF 2023 destination partner Air Canada provides attendees special fares on travel coming to North Bay for the festival. Attendees are additionally eligible to win two roundtrip tickets by raffle to fly anywhere within Canada, courtesy of the airline. Global Tourism Film Festival GTFF is a Film Festival presenting films which have the power to raise awareness about the vital role destinations play in the success of cinema and television. GTFF, a world-first nomadic Tourism Film Festival, is produced to be held in support of tourism destinations and local economies dependent on tourism. A portion of Festival profits are donated to sustainable tourism initiatives. For more info, please visit: tourism-festival.org Media contact Global Tourism Film Festival Julie Pennini, Public Relations Coordinator jpennini@tourism-festival.org, + 1 416 850 9928 Comments are closed.
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