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 The Economic Review, November 2001

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Film and Video
Film production in this province totalled $38 million over the 1997 to 2000 period compared with $14 million over the previous seven years.

So far this year, almost $14 million has been spent on production activity. The largest portion of spending (90%) came from “feature films” such as The Red Door (starring Kiefer Sutherland) and The Shipping News (starring Kevin Spacey and Julianne Moore). These films have large budgets and generate strong demand for local goods and services.

Ongoing activities targetted at maximizing benefits and ensuring a sustainable industry include: a joint stakeholder strategic planning exercise; an assessment of the economic benefits of recent productions; an assessment of the human resource development requirements of the industry; and, the possible establishment of a sound/film studio.

 

Film Activity 2001

   
Documentary/Docu-drama
Confidential Tracks
White Thunder
Mummers and Masks
Television
Steeple Chasing
Feature
The Shipping News
  The Red Door

Photo courtesy of: Susan Shillingford
The Steeple Chasing series examines church architecture

Covers only films receiving assistance from the Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation

Photo courtesy of: Miramax
Actors Kevin Spacey and Julianne Moore on the set of The Shipping News filmed in the Trinity area 


Music and Sound Recording
Industry estimates indicate that the Province’s music and sound recording industry accounts for up to 0.5% of GDP (including direct and spin-off effects). Recording activity in the music industry has increased steadily, reaching 68 recordings by local artists in 1999, up from 53 four years earlier. This growth reflects an increase in the number of local studios and greater at-home recording capability; a heightened professional approach by artists; and the widespread success of recording artists such as Great Big Sea. Newfoundland traditional and celtic music is the most popular genre, accounting for one-third of recording activity in 1999. Other popular genres include country, gospel and pop/rock. 

The local music industry will receive national and international exposure next Spring when St. John’s hosts the 2002 Canadian Juno Awards. This event has previously been held outside Ontario only twice (when it was held in Vancouver). The Junos will bring hundreds of visitors, including more than 500 artists and industry people. A three day music festival, featuring talent from Atlantic Canada, will precede the awards.

What were the cultural highlights for Newfoundland & Labrador in previous years? Look up archived editions of The Economy and The Economic Review on:
www.economics.gov.nl.ca/mnArchives.asp

 

This information was current as of November 9, 2001.

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