ajor econo! Dear Editor: At the B.C. Filn’ Commission, We appreciate the comments and concerns of British Columbia resi- dents, such as these expressed by Trevor Lautens (Hollywood meets Tiddlyvcove, Jan. 27). Community input is an integeal pact of our man- date to facilitate industry/communi- ty links. To that end, a brief update on the status of B.C.'s film industry might also be useful to your readers. West Vancouver residents, along with residents from around the province, will have noticed the film industry's increased presence in our communities, owing to its explosive growth over the past decade (fram $40 million to over $400 million in 1994 — figures only include direct production dollars spent in B.C.). British Columbians: have con- tributed to this explosive growth by building an industry infrastructure that makes B.C. more than just a location. We are now recognized for our cupabilities as an international pro- duction centre. Local talent and expertise that live in B.C. new provide foreign and domestic producers with) the full spectrum of services needed to complete a film project. Ninety-eight: per cent of those who work on the locations that you do see. and in the production facili- lies that you don’t, are British Columbians — compared with only 40% 10 years ago. While B.C.s indusiry has evolved beyond the novelty of get- ting our parks and backyards up on the big screen, one of our key assets is sll the hospitality of local neigh- borhoods, The cooperation and goodwill of ‘vommunities that provide locations remiin critical to B.C.s competi- five edge in this growth industry. We take our role as industry facilitators more seriously than ever, Over 6,000 British Columbians have a stake in the con- tinued success of B.C.'s film indus- Turned on, tuned in and turned off bad taste TV Dear Editor: Lwonder how many people on the North Shore were watehing television. on Saturday. Jane 14. around 10 am. Eo wasn't) but my children were. Saturday morning cartoons, after all, In excited tones ny children called me to the televi- sion room, yelling at me that “1 wasn't going to believe what was on TV." Well, they were right. ? At the hour when many of the youngest members of our commu- nity. are sitting around watching Fred Penner, Bugs Bunny, ete... the new Bravo television network had chosen to ran a movie called City of -Hope What 1 saw of the movie in the - two or three minutes that 1 watched it-with my children, was language and violent activities that would not even be acceptable to most of the ermidnight viewing audience. Specifically, the “F" word, often preceded by the word “mother,” was in every sentence. Other inter- try. not to mention the many others who have indirectly benefited from its growth, We welcome and encourage a dialogue that can help us maximize the positive impact of an industry that offers many ¢ pportunities for British Columbians. Hf you or your red uders would like more information, or have con nents or suggestions, please call the B.C. Film Commission at (604) 660-2732, Dianne Neufeld, Director The British Columbia Film Commission LETTERS TO the editor must be legible (preferably typewritten) and include your name, full address and tele. phone number, Letters can be fixed to 985- 2104, PAM SKINNER esting words, not generally found in,” our children’s vocabulary, were also used, The violence was around the senseless nighttiine attack of a white male jogger by Iwo, black youths with sticks, I cannot understand how | respon- sible cable network programmers could allow this sort of program to appear in this time slot. 1 also do not understand why’ the CRTC has come to the conclusion that this kind of programming is in my best interest as a Canadian. S. Thomas West Vancouver “& SON _GUSTOM DRAPERIES, TRACKS AND VALANCES Labour $8.50 per panel unlined, $9.50 lined. CUSTOM BEDSPREADS & BLINDS At low, low prices. 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