Funding

IPF selects 21 short-form series for development program

The funder received a record 225 applications to support genre-diverse scripted projects.

Arts leaders call for commitment to Canada Council funding

The communiqué asking for commitment to Canada’s arts and culture sector followed the 2025 three-day Canadian Arts Summit in Ottawa.

ISO invests over $6 million in Indigenous projects across Canada

Twenty-eight projects, including features, shorts and TV series received funding through the organization’s Story Fund Program.

CMF delays 2025-26 program budget, guidelines

The delay is due to the caretaker convention and upcoming federal election.

Carney vows to enshrine, increase CBC/Radio-Canada funding

The pledge follows former Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge’s CBC/Radio-Canada modernization proposal in February.

CMF supports 17 projects via Changing Narratives Fund

This represents the first round of the fund that was created to support opportunities and training for diverse creators in Canada’s cultural industries.

CMF allocates $650K across 13 Indigenous prodcos

The Indigenous Company Impact Support Program supports companies who previously received CMF funds through its Indigenous Program.

Storyhive launches new program for pan-Asian filmmakers

The program offers $20,000 in production funding grants, training and distribution support to pan-Asian filmmakers from B.C. and Alberta.

Quebecor Fund reveals support for two projects, four prodcos

Two projects are being supported through the funder’s Film Production Assistance Program with an additional four companies receiving support through its Export Assistance Program.

CMF supports 38 prodcos through Slate Development Pilot Program

The program offers a stream for companies that have a track record with the funder and one for those without prior CMF-funded projects.

CMF supports 16 content creators via Digital Creators Pilot Program

The creators selected for the program will draw funding from a pool of just under $320,000.

CMF, Film Fund Luxembourg invest in four projects

The funding is for an animated series, an animated feature film and two XR projects.