Edwards Creative Law’s managing partner and entertainment lawyer Mark Edwards is excited to take part in the 2025 YMA Children, Youth & Media Conference on November 19 in Toronto! This dynamic one-day forum brings together over 200 youth media professionals for themed workshops, talks, screenings, discussions and meetings with prestigious guests from Canada and abroad.
Mark will join fellow panelists to speak at Conference #6 “International Co-Productions and Productions in Films, Series and Others: How to Partner for a Global Audience” takes place from 15:45-16:45 at the Glenn Gould Studio. Don’t miss this essential session for professionals looking to take their stories beyond borders!
🎬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐬, 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 🎬
🎤 Speaker: Mark Edwards – Edward Creative Law
💬 Panelists: Lucie Meynial – Téléfilm Canada, Marie-Claude Beauchamp – Carpediem Film & TV Inc. Movie: Butterfly Tale, Ginette Petit – Outsiders Films Movie: Space Cadet, Rod Butler – CMF
🎙 Moderator: Maria Kennedy – YMA Co-President – Little Engine Moving Pictures
As U.S. protectionism and shifting incentives reshape Canada’s audiovisual landscape, international co-film, tv and media production is becoming an essential business model in the kids’ media industry. This panel brings together producers, and funding representatives to explore the co-pro opportunities and challenges, including: the benefits of the Canadian treaties’ framework, designing projects at co-development stage, key steps to building relationships with future international partners in films, series and other media productions. Focusing on both creative and financial dimensions, the discussion will also cover the vital role for co-productions and productions, that shape reception, attract funding, and enhance cultural exchange. Attendees will leave equipped with best practices and actionable insights, alongside strategies for leveraging support, and other key organizations to successfully develop and showcase international project.
✨ Dive into the fascinating world of international co-productions and learn how to turn your projects into global successes. Hear directly from experts on navigating creativity and financing, building strong international partnerships, and leveraging best practices to maximize the reach of your films and series.
🎟️ Explore the full schedule and register here.
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