Guides: Motion Picture Production: Find Industry Information

Filmmaking Associations & Agencies

Includes collectives, unions, interest associations, government agencies and oher groups of like-minded professionals in the filmmaking industry.

CMPA (Canadian Media Producers Association)
Trade association for independent producers. Offers resources for filmmakers, industry research and advocacy.
Telefilm Canada
Offers research and funding for Canadian filmmakers.
Creative BC
Agency that offers tons of information and advice to be successful in the film industry in BC.
Canada Media Fund
"Champions and nurturers of courageous storytelling", this is an agency that fosters, promotes and finances Canadian media projects.
Storyhive
Local funding agency sponsored by Telus that provides "production funding, training, mentorship and distribution on TELUS Optik TV".
Directors Guild of BC
Lists of current productions, access to membership.
Cineworks
Independent, artist-run collective of creative professionals.

IBISWorld Industry Reports
Access to Canada, US, and US specialized industry reports.These reports are updated annually and provide key statistics and analysis on market characteristics, operating conditions, current and historical performance, five-year forecasts on revenue, imports, exports, employment and other key statistics, major industry participants with market share and more.

For the reports below, sort by Newest to see the latest versions of reports.

Motion Picture and Video Production Industry Data
Government of Canada site detailing industry stats.
Motion Picture Association of America - Research and Policy
Hollywood's self-regulatory body collects industry statistics and publishes them on their website.