After the government's decision to ax the film employment tax credit in the most recent provincial budget, the Saskatchewan Motion Picture Industry Association (SMPIA) is asking for support from the public.SMPIA’s President, Ron Goetz is asking for your voice to be heard by the government about “how the film industry has positively affected the lives of Saskatchewan people from the student getting a film degree at the University of Regina to the many, many everyday Saskatchewan people who understand the importance of jobs, investment, promotion, culture and creative expression.&rdq...

Two years ago, almost to the day, the Sask Party government announced the privatization of the Saskatchewan Communication Network (SCN) – the first entire Crown Corporation that they would put on the chopping block.There was a tremendous outcry from the Saskatchewan television and film industry about the pending sale. At that point, SCN could be seen be seen in 90% of Saskatchewan households as well as attracting audiences throughout Canada. The Crown had a commitment to the province, ensuring nearly 70 per cent of the 2009 broadcasting budget stayed in the province to support local prod...