Perth-Wellington Conservative MP Gary Schellenberger has announced support for Stratford's innovative film industry.
The Stratford Festival HD digitization project will help diversify the economy in Stratford and surrounding areas by creating a regional film industry centred in the city.
FedDev Ontario is providing the Stratford Economic Enterprise Development Corporation (SEED Co.) with a contribution of up to $3-million to deliver the first of its kind project in Canada in in partnership with Melbar Entertainment Group and the Stratford Festival.
The three-year project aims to enhance the Stratford Festival's offerings by digitizing nine live theatre performances from the festival.
They will be made available to national and international audiences through cinemas, television and video-on-demand services.
In addition, SEED Co. and the University of Waterloo will develop complementary products that will include interactive games and applications specifically for the education market.
