Item - 2018.ED28.3
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Economic Development Committee on April 13, 2018 and was adopted without amendment.
ED28.3 - Update on Implementation of Spotlight on Toronto: A Strategic Action Plan for the Film, Television and Digital Media Industry
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Economic Development Committee received the report (March 27, 2018) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for information.
Origin
Summary
In July 2017, City Council approved Spotlight on Toronto, the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board's strategic action plan for the film, television and digital media industry.
The plan identified goals and recommended actions to enhance the partnership between the City and the film, television and digital media industry and seize opportunities to foster growth across five pillars of strategic focus.
This report provides an overview of the action items that have been completed and identifies priorities for the short and long term. 2017 will have marked a year of outstanding film and television productions, the likes of The Handmaid’s Tale (winner of five Emmy Awards including Best Drama Series) and The Shape of Water (winner of four Academy Awards including Best Picture). As of the publication of this staff report, the 2017 production numbers were not finalized but will be presented on April 13th, 2018.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-113734.pdf
Appendix A - Spotlight on Toronto Implementation Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-113741.pdf