Funding

Canadian Heritage responds to open letter on Telefilm funding

In January, the federal government renewed funding for Telefilm to the tune of $100 million over 2024-25 and 2025-26. However, the funding has yet to be made permanent.

Industry urges permanent funding increase for Telefilm

Nearly 1,400 industry members signed a letter to the government to fulfill its campaign promise in the upcoming fall economic statement.

Telefilm sets key changes for 2025-26 Production Program

The changes include a new framework for certain minority copros and expanded carbon footprint reporting requirements.

In Brief: Intercepted doc gets Gotham Awards nom

Plus: A Canadian doc is among the recipients of the Sundance Sandbox Fund and Justin Simms’ Sons sets it world premiere.

SODEC funds four feature films for production

The projects were chosen as part of the second round of fiction film support for the year.

Two Sphere projects selected for CMF, NIS development incentive

Four projects received a combined $184,408 in development funding via the Canada-Northern Ireland Co-Development Incentive for Audiovisual Projects.

Telefilm reports $138.8M in support in 2023-24 fiscal year

The 2023-24 fiscal year represents the first full-year with Telefilm’s executive director and CEO Julie Roy at the helm.

CMF to administer portion of $10M cultural diversity fund

The Changing Narratives Fund was created to support the training of diverse voices in Canada’s media sector.

Docs For Change sets first feature with The Pink Pill

The feature documentary is directed by Aisling Chin-Yee and tackles the taboo topic of women’s sexual health.

CMF launches Distributor Program pilot initiative

The program allows eligible Canadian distributors to trigger funding for a project without requiring a Canadian broadcaster.

Telefilm selects 17 projects for 2024-25 Talent to Watch

The projects will receive a shared total of $3.45 million in support from Telefilm and the Talent Fund.

In Brief: RIDM sets opening, closing films for 2024 edition

Plus: CBC, APTN and the ISO select two creators for pre-development support, five Newfoundland producers will be honoured at SJIWFF, and more.