Katelyn Fraser Nils Ling: Festival organizers say only five films were submitted from the Island this year. , according to Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, CBC. "There are no tax breaks or any kind of benefits for private industry, other than the goodwill that comes with supporting a film," said Ling. Only two of the 87 films showing in the gala and regional shorts programs at this year Atlantic Film Festival are from P.E.I. The way films are funded needs to be changed on P.E.I., says NIls Ling, president of the Island Media Arts Cooperative. Katelyn Fraser Nils Ling, president of the Island Media Arts Cooperative, said a number of filmmakers have projects underway that weren't ready for this year deadline. But he also said the way films are funded on the Island needs to be improved. He said talks are underway with the province.
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