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November 18, 2005

Ontario Government Invests In North’s Film Industry

Friday, November 18, 2005 -- Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Northern Development and Mines, today announced funding of $250,000 from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for "Barstool Words", a feature film currently being shot in the Sudbury area. Several Sudbury residents are contributing their skills and experience as cast and crew members, and about 120 Sudburians have been hired as extras in the film, which is expected to be released in Canadian theatres at the end of 2006.

Friday, November 18, 2005 -- Minister of Northern Development and Mines Rick Bartolucci (centre) enjoys an entertaining moment with Jeff Glickman (second from left), director of the film "Barstool Words" currently being shot in Sudbury, film producer Jesse Ikeman (far right), Steve Irwin, Chair of the Executive Committee, Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (second from right), and Dennis Landry, Executive Director of Music and Film in Motion. The Minister today announced funding of $250,000 from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for "Barstool Words", which was brought to Sudbury through the collaborative efforts of private and public sector partners.