Funding

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.

Canada Media Fund invests nearly $380M in 2023-24

A total of $379.7 million was committed to 1,496 television and interactive digital media projects, according to CMF’s annual report.

BSO names 15 recipients for development fund with Rogers

The 2024 cohort includes four documentary projects and 11 scripted series.

SODEC selects 23 films for development funding

The development assistance programs helps fund writing and prototyping for fiction, documentary and animated films.

Creative BC selects 12 prodcos for development support

A total of $600,000 has been allocated to B.C.-owned prodcos to help create original IP.

CMF to inject $1 million annually into IPF production program

The funders have previously partnered on development funding for short-form series.

CMF invests $10M via Program for Racialized Communities

The latest round of funding is supporting 23 English- and French-language projects.

Creative Export Canada invests $90K in JustWatchMe

The streaming platform will use the funds to expand to international markets.

CMF launches three-year equity strategy with accessibility focus

The 2024-2027 EDIA strategy includes improving Persona-ID and further utilizing research and data.

SODEC names 18 documentary and fiction projects for funding

Among the projects selected, six are feature films, eight are short films and four are documentaries.