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CMPA-BC represents over 150 independent production companies based in British Columbia.
For information about CMPA-BC governance, read about our by-laws or please contact:
Tracey Friesen
Managing Vice-President, BC Producers Branch
778-654-5951
tracey.friesen@cmpa.ca
The BC Producers Branch (CMPA-BC) is a provincial chapter of the CMPA, working on behalf of British Columbia production companies.
The branch has four key operational priorities: government relations, industrial relations, export and industry development. CMPA-BC has its own eight-member branch council and operating by-laws, which adhere to the regulations and direction of the CMPA national organization.
Like the national organization, CMPA-BC promotes its members interests. Here’s how:
We negotiate labour agreements with BC guilds and unions to establish rates of pay, hours of work and other conditions of employment.
We advocate for BC’s film, television and digital media sector with all levels of government.
We hold conferences, seminars and workshops that help build the capacity of BC-based companies.
We organize export development initiatives that take member producers to global markets to meet production and financing partners.
We liaise, recommend and consult to and with the CMPA national organization on all issues that affect our members.
New and noteworthy
Bulletin regarding provision of hair and makeup services
In response to concerns raised by UBCP/ACTRA regarding the equitable provision of hair and makeup services, specifically those provided to Black and Indigenous performers and performers of colour, UBCP/ACTRA, the Canadian Affiliates of the AMPTP and CMPA-BC have issued a joint bulletin, which can be found below. The purpose of the bulletin is to reinforce our commitment to safe and respectful worksites and to an industry free of discrimination, and to outline best practices for the provision of hair and makeup services.
Please ensure your production personnel are in receipt of the bulletin, which can be found and downloaded here .
Bulletin regarding performers with disabilities
In response to concerns raised by UBCP/ACTRA regarding the need for producers to make reasonable accommodations for performers with disabilities while at work and during the casting/audition process, the Canadian Affiliates of the AMPTP and CMPA-BC have issued a joint bulletin, which can be found below. The purpose of the bulleting is to remind producers that the BC Master Production Agreement now contains a new article, A406, which requires producers to use casting or production facilities that are accessible when such facilities exist and are available. Producers also have an obligation to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with and to the extent required by legislation, including the BC Human Rights Code.
Please ensure your production and casting personnel are in receipt of the bulletin, which can be found and downloaded here .
*UPDATED* B.C. Motion Picture Industry Hours of Service rules for carriers and drivers of commercial motor vehicles
In April 2019, the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) branch of British Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure launched a two-year Hours of Service Pilot Project for the Motion Picture Industry in BC, introducing modified Hours of Service (HOS) rules applicable to drivers of commercial vehicles in the Motion Picture Industry (MPI). This pilot project, which was originally set to expire on April 1, 2021, has now been extended until September 30, 2022.
To assist members in better understanding MPI Hours of Service rules under the Pilot Project, the CMPA has created a guide to explain key concepts including off-duty and break requirements, maximum on-duty limitations, logbooks and cycle resets. The guide, which can be downloaded below, has been updated to include “bundling” information per the latest circular .
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