Led by veteran broadcaster George Stroumboulopoulos, the initiative – largely driven by Telefilm Canada and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) – recently concluded on the opening night of TIFF, setting the stage for a content series launch in October.

Carney sat down with Stroumboulopoulos for a candid conversation about cultural sovereignty and why Canadian stories matter more than ever, joining other well-known Canadians including actor/producer Ryan Reynolds, astronaut Chris Hadfield, singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez, actress Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek), actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Kim’s Convenience), actor Jay Baruchel (Goon), actress Tantoo Cardinal (North of 60), Reelworld Screen Institute founder and actress Tonya Williams (The Young and the Restless), filmmaker Atom Egoyan (The Sweet Hereafter), musician Rob Baker (The Tragically Hip), and Stanley Cup winner and Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart.

Carney told Stroumboulopoulos that the role of government is important, saying it’s vital storytellers have resources.

“The government has a role to play now, but it has to be a neutral role because you want the creativity. You can tell the story – and it’s true – about the economic impact of the creative industries…but what’s more important is telling the stories, weaving together our history,” said Carney.

The concurrent French campaign, led by comedienne Rosalie Vaillancourt, includes interviews with TV host Pierre-Yves Lord, Acadian folk trio Les Hay Babies, author Kim Thúy (Ru, Em), and director Chloé Robichaud (Deux femmes en or)

Mathieu Chantelois of the Canada Media Fund joined Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast to talk about the MADE | NOUS campaign and why there’s never been a better time to celebrate Canadian storytellers. Listen on your favourite podcast platform or here:

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Latitude 47 Studios will be built in the town of Bauline, a half hour northwest of downtown St. John’s and 18 km from St. John’s International Airport. 

Phase 1 of the project will feature 75,000 sq. ft. of film and television infrastructure, including two 20,000-sq. ft. soundstages and one 10,000 sq. ft. soundstage. An additional 50,000 square feet of support and office space will also be built. Later phases will see the construction of another 25,000-square-foot sound stage, a back lot for external shoots and buildouts, a potential educational facility in association with the College of the North Atlantic, post-production facilities, and equipment rentals. The project is currently in the design phase with construction expected to begin by late 2026.

Behind Latitude 47 are Emmy Award-winning producer Andrew Barnsley (Schitt’s Creek) and Dallas/Forth Worth investment and management strategist Brandon Davis, who are also partners in Project 10 Productions, which produces Newfoundland-shot CBC comedy Son of a Critch. Project advisors include Peter Apostolopoulos, President of TriBro Studios.

“After having shot in Newfoundland and Labrador for years – and being the first generation of my family to be raised away – I can’t wait to come home and welcome the world to this superb filming destination,” said Barnsley, in a studio announcement. “Latitude 47 will grow and sustain production in Newfoundland as a year-round industry.”

“As the Newfoundland and Labrador production sector continues to break records, there is an identified need for the kind of facility Latitude 47 provides,” added Davis. “Along with favourable tax incentives, world-class natural beauty, and first-class creators and crews, Latitude 47 proudly confirms Newfoundland as a sure-fire production hub for domestic and international producers.”

Latitude 47 says the new studio is a response to a study released earlier this year by the province’s film commission, Picture NL, which determined a bespoke, multi-purpose studio facility would expand the province’s current one-season production industry into the winter months and attract established equipment suppliers.

According to data provided by Latitude 47, film and television production activity in Newfoundland and Labrador is on track to exceed $100 million in 2025-26, a record high for the province. PictureNL will achieve a milestone $1 billion in production activity in 2025, with recent service productions shooting in the province including Disney’s Peter Pan & Wendy, Apple TV’s Severance, and Amazon Prime’s Reacher. Domestic productions include Citytv’s Hudson & Rex and CBC’s Saint-Pierre, in addition to Son of a Critch.

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The industry effort – largely fueled by the Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Telefilm – is taking its message on the road this summer, led by ambassador and veteran broadcaster George Stroumboulopoulos.

Already underway, the tour is making stops in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Montreal, Saint John, Moncton, P.E.I., and Nunavut, before wrapping up in Toronto in September – collecting stories along the way on how Canadian film and television has shaped Canadian culture and continues to inspire future generations.

Mathieu Chantelois of the Canada Media Fund joins Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast to talk about the MADE | NOUS campaign and why there’s never been a better time to celebrate Canadian storytellers.

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