Norm Coyne, local filmmaker. Photo Courtesy, Barker Street Cinema.

By Veronica Beltran

reigniting norther BC's film industry

Local Filmmaker says Netflix-BANFF Diversity of Voices Initiative, one step closer to reigniting local film industry

Jun 11, 2020 | 11:15 AM

PRINCE GEORGE—You may’ve heard his name before, Norm Coyne, a local filmmaker is one of 100 Canadians to participate in the 2020 Netflix BANFF Diversity of Voice Initiative.

The Netflix-BANFF Diversity of Voices Initiative offers a springboard for 100 Francophone, Indigenous, women and non-binary creators and producers from across Canada.

“I’m thrilled to be recognized as an emerging Indigenous creator through the Netflix-BANFF Diversity of Voices Initiative.”—Norm Coyne, Local Filmmaker, Barker Street Cinema

“The program offers training and mentorship that will provide me the opportunity to forge strong professional connections with industry executives to raise awareness, and potentially funding, for current and future projects in northern BC,” says Coyne.

Coyne will receive a full access pass to the virtual BANFF 2020 World Media Festival, as part of the Netflix-BANFF Diversity of Voices Initiative. The access pass includes a customized professional development program and networking opportunities with senior media industry executives.

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“It has never been more important for stories to be told by all people. The Netflix-Banff Diversity of Voices Initiative is set to foster our ability to reach so much further with ours by equipping us with invaluable industry knowledge and direct connections to film industry leaders.”—Norm Coyne, Local Filmmaker, Barker Street Cinema

Coyne says that participating in this event will give him the tools to getting one step closer to reigniting the film industry in northern B.C.