User:David Plant

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David Plant played a vital role in the establishment and growth of the film and television industry in Toronto to over CDN$1 billion annually. During his tenure as the city's film commissioner Toronto became the third largest production center in North America - second only to New York and Los Angeles. He was instrumental in attracting such major projects as Three Men and Baby, Good Will Hunting, and Moonstruck. His support enabled the Walt Disney Company to open a major animation facility in Canada. He left the public sector in 1997 to work with Silicon Graphics in developing the Media and Entertainment industry, contributing to industry leading technologies for global clients such as IMAX Corporation, Electronic Arts, Alias and Discreet. He is considered one of Canada's foremost authorities on media convergent strategies and their role in business development.