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- In The Big Picture: A Personal History of Independent Television Production in Canada, veteran producer Pat Ferns chronicles the evolution of Canada's independent production industry--from its modest beginnings to its emergence as a multibillion-dollar sector, and its likely decline in an era of media consolidation.
- Author(s): Pat Ferns
- 300 Pages
- Performing Arts, Television
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In The Big Picture: A Personal History of Independent Television Production in Canada, veteran producer Pat Ferns chronicles the evolution of Canada's independent production industry--from its modest beginnings to its emergence as a multibillion-dollar sector, and its likely decline in an era of media consolidation. Blending memoir with industry history, Ferns recounts his and his colleagues' pivotal role in shaping funding structures such as the Canada Media Fund, spearheading international co-productions, and transforming the Banff Television Festival into a global event. With a sharp eye for policy and business strategy, he explores the tension between government regulation, market forces, technology, and creative freedom. His story provides a broader reflection on Canadian identity, culture, and the struggle to carve out a space for homegrown storytelling against the dominance of Hollywood. As the golden age of indie production fades, Ferns provides an insider's perspective on an era that defined Canadian television--and why it may never return.Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Television
Genre: Performing Arts
Number of Pages: 300
Publisher: Sutherland House Books
Theme: History & Criticism
Format: Hardcover
Author: Pat Ferns
Language: English
Street Date: June 17, 2025
TCIN: 1002359370
UPC: 9781998365630
Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-5264
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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