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Canada’s Cannes Pavilion Costs $1.5M | Toronto News
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Telefilm Canada is splashing out $1.5 million on a temporary, multi-purpose pavilion for Cannes — and it’s not just for one event. Designed to be a sleek, welcoming hub with seating and a bar, this portable structure will roll out to major global film markets through 2029. With bidding now open and closing September 21, the government’s pushing for cost-conscious innovation — even as past projects like Canada’s $10M+ pavilion at Japan’s 2025 World’s Fair raise eyebrows. This bold move aims to amplify Canadian cinema’s global footprint while boosting domestic filmmakers at key international gatherings.
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