BERN, November 4, 2023 – The official Twitter account of Swiss President, Alain Berset (@alain_berset), announced a significant development on November 4, 2023, as Switzerland and Canada came together to sign a new film co-production agreement. The agreement was signed in the presence of the Swiss President and Canadian Ministers @melaniejoly and @PascaleStOnge_.
In his tweet, President Berset stated, “Signature d’un nouvel accord de coproduction cinématographique entre le 🇨🇦 et la 🇨🇭 avec les ministres @melaniejoly et @PascaleStOnge_ ✍️ Cet accord facilitera le financement des films coproduits et améliorera leurs conditions de diffusion dans les deux pays 🤝🎬.”
The agreement is set to streamline the financing of co-produced films between the two countries and enhance the conditions for their distribution in both Switzerland and Canada. This development promises to foster collaboration in the film industry and strengthen cultural ties between the two nations. (*)