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Funding
Broadcasting Accessibility Fund funds three new projects
A CBC closed captioning project is among the initiatives receiving a total of $350,718 in grants to increase the accessibility of broadcasting content in Canada.
DOC calls on funders to address systemic inequities
The organization also called for the National Film Board of Canada to deliver a progress update on its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan, published in 2021.
Susanne Serres’ Celestine wins top prize at 2022 WIDC Awards
The WIDC Feature Film Award offers an estimated $250,000 worth of in-kind production support from more than a dozen industry service producers.
CMF, Ontario Creates partner on interactive digital media fund
The CMF-Ontario Creates Pilot IDM Futures Forward Program will provide up to $20,000 of early-development support for digital media projects from emerging and equity-deserving companies.
Telefilm commits to new funding targets in latest EDI action plan
The new plan includes a vow to finance a minimum of 15 projects in the whole Development Program program where at least 50% of the producers are Black.
IPF taps nine series for short-form production funding
Five short-form series in English and four in French will receive equity investments as well consultation, training and advisory services.
Omnifilm works out new revenue stream with DTC fitness channel
The Vancouver prodco’s fitness channel Movement by NM is now CAVCO-certified, allowing it to tap into additional resources to fund new content.
TIFF launches $2M Every Story fundraising campaign
The campaign has been launched to honour Canadian civil rights activists Viola Desmond and Wanda Robson with the aim to amplify Black women creators.
SODEC supports 10 Quebec series under TV assistance program
The program is intended to help original Quebec productions increase their production value and competitiveness in the international market.
In Brief: Pink Triangle Press hires development consultant
Plus: Discovery returns for more Pets & Pickers, Reelworld Screen Institute selects eight delegates to attend Content London, and more.
Federal government renews Creative Export Strategy
The strategy has been extended for three years, according to the 2022 Fall Economic Statement, with an additional $57 million allocated.
Telefilm unveils 2022/23 cohort for relaunched Talent to Watch
The funder has selected 16 films to share a total funding of $3.5 million from the Talent Fund.
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