Resources - Financial
The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission is primarily funded by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD). Approximate contribution is $200,000 annually. The film commission is governed by the TNRD Board of Directors (more)
The Province of British Columbia's Ministry of Community, Sports and Cultural Development, which includes the Film Portfolio, provides an annual Regional Film Commission Assistance Program Grant of $30,000. Honourable Ida Chong is the Minister of Community, Sports and Cultural Development and the ministry is represented by the B.C. Film Commission (website).
Resources - Staff
The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission staff includes the Executive Director of Film, Victoria Weller, plus the Acting Assistant to the Film Commission, Gina Marks. The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission also draws upon the expertise of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District staff such as its GIS & Mapping Dept., as well as its accounting, administration, planning, utilities & health, and technology departments. The film commission also works with freelance photographers and locations scouts.
Resources - Film Commission
The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission is guided by at 19 members volunteer board (more) and reports to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board of Directors (more).
