Telefilm’s Executive Director will speak at a special speaker event hosted by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television

Montreal – June 2, 2010 – Telefilm is pleased to announce that Carolle Brabant, Telefilm’s Executive Director will speak at a special speaker event hosted by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television taking place on Tuesday June 22 in Toronto at the Sutton Place Hotel. In her address, Ms. Brabant will outline her vision for Telefilm for the next three years.

For over 40 years, Telefilm has been a strong partner to the industry. The Academy’s professional development programs are an ideal platform for Telefilm to address stakeholders, clients and industry professionals.

Together with the Academy, Telefilm invites you to share an afternoon of ideas with one of the country’s key cultural organizations.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.academy.ca.

Established in 1979, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is a national, non-profit, professional association dedicated to the promotion, recognition, and celebration of exceptional achievements in Canadian film and television. Unifying professionals across Canada, the ACCT is a vital and integral force, representing all areas of the film and television industries.

Telefilm Canada is a federal cultural agency dedicated to developing and promoting the Canadian audiovisual industry. Telefilm provides financial support to the private sector to create distinctively Canadian products that appeal to domestic and international audiences. Telefilm also administers the Canada Media Fund. Visit www.telefilm.ca.