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Local producer Chris Turner will be bringing his whimsical romantic comedy Tainted Love to life after being awarded the CBC/Film Nova Scotia Bridge Award.

Mr. Turner will receive $20,000 in equity funding from Film Nova Scotia and an equal amount in broadcast licence and services from CBC to produce his short film.

Short-listed participants pitched to a jury of industry experts. This year, the jury had representatives from Film Nova Scotia and CBC as well as established Nova Scotia filmmakers Craig Cameron and Chaz Thorne.

To help productions create safe work environments, the Film Industry Health and Safety Committee was formed in 2011 to develop guidelines that explain government legislation in a user-friendly guide. The committee, chaired by Film Nova Scotia, is comprised of representatives from the following organizations:

• The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) - Maritime Branch Council

• Canadian Media Production Association

NOTE TO EDITORS: An electronic version of the health and safety guidelines for the Nova Scotia screen-based production industry can be found at http://film.ns.ca/news/health_and_safety_guidelines_nova_scotia_screenba...
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Everyone in the audiovisual industry has a responsibility to ensure the safety of cast and crew on set.