Funding

Canada, Switzerland sign new coproduction treaty

The treaty will replace the existing agreement between the two countries, originally signed in 1987.

CMF launches pilot program for social media content

The Digital Creators Pilot Program offers up to $20,000 to support content production or business activities for creators on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Telefilm reports $158.7M in support in 2022-23

The funder’s annual report says there was a 6% increase in support to the audiovisual sector compared to the previous fiscal year.

Playback Film Summit: Indie sector is ‘on the edge of a cliff’

A panel of industry experts discussed the urgent need for Bill C-11 to bring contributions to the system as funders face an uncertain future.

Telefilm launches Indigenous Reconciliation Plan

The Crown corporation has also updated the Production Program, adding a carbon calculator requirement for films with a budget of $3.5 million or higher.

Docproduction

Knowledge Network launches doc commissioning stream

The broadcaster will develop, commission and broadcast three limited docuseries as part of the Stories (Un)told initiative.

SODEC invested $203 million in cultural sector in 2022-23

The Quebec-based funder provided more than $137 million in support to the film and television production sector.

Telefilm selects 18 projects for 2023-24 Talent to Watch

The films will receive a shared total of $3.6 million from Telefilm and the Talent Fund.

SODEC announces new program for digital immersive producers

The program will support companies with a business strategy for the creation and promotion of Quebec-based IP.

SODEC selects 22 projects for development support

The chosen projects include six narrative features and 10 shorts, as well as six documentaries.

BSO names 13 new recipients for Rogers-BSO development fund

The fund was first launched by the Black Screen Office in 2021 in collaboration with the Rogers Group of Funds and CISF.

CMF triggered $1.7 billion industry activity in 2022-2023

The funder’s annual report reveals that production activity triggered by CMF programs has decreased compared to last year’s record numbers.