OMDC “From Page to Screen” Event Supports Literature to Film Adaptations

The Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) is committed to supporting physical and digital media activity across the province through events, resources, and business funding programs, including the Interactive Digital Media Fund and OMDC Export Fund. The corporation is now planning a specialized meeting in Toronto to provide a forum for Canadian film and television, and interactive digital companies to meet with literature publishers in one-on-one scheduled meetings.

Call for Applications for Book Publishing, Film & TV, and Interactive Digital Media Companies

The OMDC is screening interested Ontario-based participants for this session in order to maximize the quality of matchmaking opportunities available to attendees.

Date/Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from 9:30am-6:30pm (EST)
Location: Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, 2nd Floor
789 Yonge St. (Bloor & Yonge), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Note: For further information on this event, please contact Janet Hawkins, Program Consultant at jhawkins@omdc.on.ca.

Interested applicants can apply to attend the From Page to Screen event by applying on OMDC’s Online Application Portal (OAP); their specific guidelines are as follows:

• Prior to starting an application, your Company’s corporate information must be registered. If this has not already been done, you should register as soon as possible by going to: https://apply.omdc.on.ca/. If you encounter problems setting up your Company’s corporate information, you can email applyhelp@omdc.on.ca for assistance.
• In the online application form, in the field labeled “Amount Requested,” please enter $0.00.

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