The Northwest Territories Film Commission, the Nunavut Film Development Corporation, and Yukon Media Development have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on growing the screen sector in the North.
The memorandum establishes the Canadian Screen Alliance of Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, which will work to advance shared priorities and strengthen coordination in the screen sector and amplify northern and Indigenous voices.
“This agreement is one way we are working together as we explore possibilities to address labour market needs across our jurisdictions, in this sector and in other industries,” said Yukon Minister of Economy, Tourism and Culture Jen Gehmair.
This alliance will help improve recognition of the northern screen sector and improve the North’s engagement with national industry organizations, funding programs, and working groups.
“We already know the value of labour mobility across the North, where talent, skills and experience can move between our territories to support projects and create opportunities for northern residents,” said Minister Caitlin Cleveland.
Each of the individual film commissions will continue to work to strengthen their territory’s media sector and promote it as a production destination, while also working together to advance these priorities.
“This agreement is an important step toward building a stronger, more connected and sustainable screen industry across Canada’s Arctic and North,” said Nunavut Film Development Corporation CEO Lena Ellsworth.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on November 7 at the Yellowknife International Film Festival.
