Panel Discussion – Producing, Co-Producing, and Filming in Atlantic Canada

This panel highlights the opportunities and unique aspects of audiovisual production in the Atlantic provinces. Through the insights of producers, directors, filmmakers, and institutional representatives, the discussion will provide a clearer understanding of how the industry operates in this region. Topics will include local creative contexts, potential interprovincial partnerships, available funding tools, and the tangible benefits of filming in Eastern Canada. It's an opportunity to discover the vibrant Francophone culture of the Atlantic provinces and their essential contribution to the richness of the Canadian film landscape. This event is part of the Canadian Francophonie Image Day, which this year celebrates the dynamism of the Atlantic provinces. It's a unique opportunity to better understand the realities of the industry in a region rich in talent, landscapes, and creative initiatives.

Panelists :
-Marcel Gallant – Producer and Director, Connexions – Nova Scotia
-Mathieu Foran – Economic Development Officer – Prince Edward Island
-Nathalie Clermont - Executive Vice-President, Content Strategy and Industry Development – FMC Representative
-André Roy – Productions l’Entrepôt – New Brunswick

Moderator :
Carol Ann Pilon : Executive Director of the Alliance of Francophone Producers

In partnership with the Canada Media Fund (CMF).
Co-presented by the Bell Fund and APFC.

This event is free and open to all with registration.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (60 minutes)
Location : Office National du Film du Canada (ONF)
Address : 1501 de Bleury Street, Montreal, QC, H3A 0H3