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Consolidation is transforming the Canadian media landscape. How does the producer-broadcaster relationship change when the broadcaster represents not only television, but also web-based distribution platforms? What do mergers and acquisitions mean for digital content producers?

This DigiScape panel will explore media consolidation and how it affects the creation and distribution process for digital content. Topics discussed may include: developments in the needs of the broadcaster, digital rights management, branding online projects and the evolving producer-broadcaster relationship.

Moderator
Grant Buchanan, Partner, Business Law Group, McCarthy Tetrault

Panelists
Reynolds Mastin, Counsel, Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA)
Christine Shipton, Senior Vice President, Drama & Factual Content, Shaw Media
Michael Shewchenko, Executive Producer, Discovery.ca

Where | National Film Board Cinema, 150 John St. (at Richmond), Toronto
Cost | WIFT-T members $10, Non-members $15
RSVP | Please complete a Programming Registration Form and return to wift@wift.com with “DigiScape” in the subject line. Please note space is limited and payment is due upon registration.

DigiScape panels focus on technological, regulatory and creative shifts in the industry and examine issues such as cross and trans media project development, rights management, collaboration with digital media companies and the facilitation of audience interactivity. DigiScape events provide the opportunity for traditional and digital media professionals to connect. Read more.

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