The organization handed out the additional funding from Canadian Heritage in a span of eight months, with the bulk going to development and production funding, as well as sector enhancement grants.
The initiative from the Independent Production Fund and Canada Media Fund is financing 20 scripted short-form series for the 2022 cohort.
Plus: Marcia Douglas becomes key member of CMPA leadership team, Annie Bradley is re-elected as DGC Ontario chair, WIFT Toronto reveals projects for its annual Showcase of short works, and more.
While program changes have been limited, the funder has expanded its diverse community definition to include 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and persons with disabilities.
EXCLUSIVE: Valerie Creighton will continue on as president and CEO while five executives have been elevated to lead CMF’s content, analytics, marketing and inclusion strategies following senior leadership departures.
The filmmaker took the honour for Zoila and Andy, which he’s developing with the support of the CFC and Netflix.
The Crown corporation has announced some changes for the Marketing Program and more funding for initiatives that amplify Black women filmmakers under the Promotion Program.
Matabeleland, about a migrant truck driver, and an untitled labour union doc are in the international financing event.
In this fourth episode of a new podcast series, Joan Jenkinson of the Black Screen Office and Jesse Wente of the Indigenous Screen Office discuss Bill C-11′s efforts to remove systemic barriers.
The inaugural cohort of the Slate Development Pilot Program offers development support for kids and documentary programs without a broadcaster attached.
The Quebecor Fund has also allocated an additional $300,000 through its Export Assistance Program in partnership with the CMF.