The Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) is grateful to the Province of Ontario and the six funding programs for $375,500 in support. The funding…
The Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) is grateful to the Province of Ontario and the six funding programs for $375,500 in support. The funding was announced on October 25, during a special event in WIFF Alley.
“Since its inception 20 years ago, the Windsor International Film Festival has grown into a marquee tourism event for southwestern Ontario and today represents a key stop on Canada’s film festival circuit,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “Our government is proud to support the festival in its celebration of the unique talent and innovative storytelling of filmmakers from across Ontario and around the world.”
“WIFF is proud to continue to grow and prove to be a tourism and economic impact driver in our region. This incredible support enables to improve upon the celebrated festival experience, from quality of programming and screening experiences to marketing reach and professional development,” says Vincent Georgie, Executive Director and Chief Programmer of WIFF. “The support from the Province of Ontario, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Ministry of Francophone Affairs, Ontario Arts Council and Ontario Creates is vital in allowing WIFF to grow and build upon the past 20 years of success and exceptional experiences through film.”
Breakdown of Grants Received
Experience Ontario (Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming): $125,000
To support the Windsor International Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary edition, specifically funding film programming, performance fees, production crew fees, venue rentals, technical equipment installation fees, marketing media buys, and marketing material support.
The Ontario Cultural Attraction Fund (Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming): $80,000
To support the Windsor International Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary edition, specifically funding events and resources related to the Opening Weekend celebrations, marketing media buys, and tourism support.
Capital Grant (Ontario Trillium Foundation): $93,500
To support the purchase of mobile technical equipment, allowing WIFF to enhance audience engagement, improve screening quality, improve sound, and enhance safety features.
Francophone Community Grant (Ministry of Francophone Affairs): $50,000
To support the Windsor International Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary edition Francophone Film Program, including francophone film fees and distribution, a francophone film workshop (included in the WIFF Industry Program), and professional development for francophone filmmakers.
Ontario Arts Council: $15,000
To support the Windsor International Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary edition through enhanced professional and market opportunities for local media artists.
Industry Development Grant (Ontario Creates):$12,500
To support the Windsor International Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary edition Industry Program. Supporting fees for speakers, workshops, and masterclasses to help professional development sessions for emerging and mid-career filmmakers.
The 2024 festival will run from Thursday, October 24 to Sunday, November 3, 2024. The 2024 festival is proudly presented by the Toldo Foundation.
Tickets are on sale now. For tickets and more information, please visit windsorfilmfestival.com.
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