Funding

Bell Fund announces Slate Development Program recipients

The latest round of the fund is committing more than $2.2 million toward 90 projects from 34 independent production companies.

Creative BC taps Lou-ann Neel as Indigenous lead

The veteran artist and arts administrator will spearhead the design and delivery of a suite of targeted programs to support Indigenous filmmakers.

OYA Black Arts Coalition announces cohort for two inaugural programs

The OBAC Business Affairs Boot Camp and the Scale Up Immersive include workshops and mentorship for Black-owned businesses in Canada’s entertainment sector.

Fabienne Colas Foundation launches Festwave Institute

The national institute offers training and skill building for underserved Black entrepreneurs in the film and television industry.

WIFTV launches free producers program for underrepresented communities

The WIFTV Emerging TV Producers Program aims to assist up to 10 women and gender-diverse TV producers.

In brief: Telefilm outlines Indigenous Production Stream changes

Plus, BIPOC TV & Film has revealed its Episodic Writers’ Lab cohort, Bell Media expands its Noovo brand, CBC is planning another One Stop Business Workshop with the CMPA and CAVCO, and more.

CMF invests $794K with international partners

The funds are held in partnership with screen partners in Luxembourg, Northern Ireland and South Africa to support development on television and digital projects.

CBC launches national pilot program for content creators with a disability

AccessCBC, a partnership with the ReelAbilities Film Festival, is now taking submissions for scripted and documentary projects.

Talent Fund chair sets strategy to support emerging talent

Philanthropist and mental health advocate Sandi Treliving sets her agenda to draw support for the private donation fund for emerging filmmakers.

Creative BC awards $820K in first Production Program since 2003

Funding goes to B.C. producers and directors for the production phase of their longer-form projects, including scripted feature-length films and documentaries.

CMF delivers $24.8M in funding aimed at developing Canadian IP

A total of 59 projects were selected for the Early-Stage Development Program with 25% reserved for diverse community applicants.

Acts of service: Balancing the two sides of Canada’s booming production sector

We examine different and sometimes clashing perspectives on striking a balance between the costs and benefits of foreign location service production and Canada’s domestic content industry.