 The fact that it is a major source of finance for domestic film production, participating in the financing of the vast majority of films produced in France is a major source of Canal Plus' strength.It has even created its own subsidiary companies with direct involvement in film production.StudioCanal, one of these subsidiaries, spends €200 million a year on movie production establishing as the first port of call outside the U.S. for intelligent upmarket movies like "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" which is fully financed.