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Funding
Canadian copros among 20 projects in Hot Docs Forum
Matabeleland, about a migrant truck driver, and an untitled labour union doc are in the international financing event.
The Sessions Episode 4: Diversity, representation and the Online Streaming Act
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.
CMF selects 39 prodcos for $3M development fund
The inaugural cohort of the Slate Development Pilot Program offers development support for kids and documentary programs without a broadcaster attached.
Quebecor Fund selects two features for $480K production financing
The Quebecor Fund has also allocated an additional $300,000 through its Export Assistance Program in partnership with the CMF.
Yukon and Northwest Territories launch Northern Canada Producer Accelerator
The joint program will welcome up to 10 producers in the territories to provide critical training and enhance projects at the development stage.
ABC, CBC partner to amplify kids content with new funding program
The Australian and Canadian public broadcasters are launching Kindred, a new initiative to find and fund animated content for preschoolers and tweens.
The Sessions Episode 3: Canada Media Fund poised for change ahead of Bill C-11
In this third episode of a new podcast series, CMF president and CEO Valerie Creighton discusses “big shifts” at the funder and why the Online Streaming Act is key to unlocking a dated structure.
Canada Council for the Arts declares solidarity with Ukraine
The Canada Council’s statement that it will cease funding for “all activity involving the participation of Russian or Belarusian artists or arts organizations” has drawn some criticism on social media.
In brief: Something Like Truth is tops at the 2022 JETS Initiative
Plus: Face to Face with David returns to Slice, Welcome to Soulshine set for Series Mania and AstroLab readies its first original production.
EAVE announces participants for program for racialized producers
Forty-two creators hailing from across the country will participate in the EAVE On Demand Access Program.
Report outlines best practices for funders to identify false claims of Indigeneity
The report, created in collaboration with the Indigenous Screen Office and APTN, shares recommendations for eligibility requirements, review and remedy practices.
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