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Greetings from the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.

The U.S. Commercial Service and the Canadian Media Production Association have partnered to deliver a special "Canada Meets Kentucky" series of events planned as part of "Prime Time in Ottawa," a national conference and networking event for the television, film and interactive media production industry.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

1) Seminar Presentation: Travel and Tourism, Film Production Incentives, and Investment Opportunities in the State of Kentucky.

February 29, 2012, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
U.S. Embassy, Ottawa – Mackenzie Entrance
Note: Due to limited seat availability, advanced registration is required.

Presenter:
• Patrick Stipes, Executive Director, Kentucky Film Office

2) B2B Meetings with Kentucky Independent Film Producers (For Canadian distributors interested in selling/distributing filmography by KY independent producers in Canada.) Please advise if you are interested in meeting with 180 Degrees, a Kentucky production company led by:

• Michael Fitzer, Writer and Producer

• Archie Borders, Producer and Director

• George Maranville, Producer, Writer and Director

February 29 – March 2, 2012 - Time: TBD
Westin Hotel, Ottawa

3) B2B Meetings with the Kentucky Film Office – (For Canadian producers and private/public financing firms interested in filming and/or investing in the State of Kentucky.) Discover why Kentucky is one of America's best locations for filming, and learn about competitive film production incentives available to Canadian producers. Please advise if you are interested in meeting with:

• Patrick Stipes, Executive Director, Kentucky Film Office

February 29 – March 2, 2012 - Time: TBD
Westin Hotel, Ottawa

To register to attend either of these “Canada Meets Kentucky” activities contact:

Luz E. Betancur
Commercial Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service
U.S. Embassy, Ottawa, Canada
T: 613 688-5216
E: Luz.Betancur@trade.gov (new)
www.export.gov/canada 
www.buyusa.gov/canada