Canadian Motion Picture Distributors Association
- Canadian Motion Picture Distributors Association
The Canadian Motion Picture Distributors Association (in .
Functions
The organization exists to promote the interests of its member organizations, and expand the Canadian film and video industry. It lobbies at the provincial and federal government levels to advance its agenda.
The CMPDA administers the Canadian Home Video Rating System, though unlike the MPAA it does not rate films itself, instead depending on provincial ratings. [cite web|url=http://www.cmpda.ca/jsp/film.jsp|publisher=CMPDA|title=Film Classification in US|accessdate=2007-05-29]
The organization functions as copyright advocate, and directs an anti-piracy initiative.
Member organizations
Only U.S. companies are part of the organization; there are no Canadian members.[cite web|url=http://www.cmpda.ca/jsp/members.jsp|publisher=CMPDA|title=CMPDA members|accessdate=2007-05-29] ]* Buena Vista Distribution
* Columbia Pictures
* Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
* Paramount Pictures
* 20th Century Fox
* Universal Studios
* Warner Bros.
References
External links
* [http://www.cmpda.ca/ Official site]
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