Valerie Creighton

CMF announces key changes for 2025-26 budget

Amidst a decrease in total funding, key changes have been introduced for the Canada Media Fund’s Broadcaster Envelope while non-Canadian broadcasters and streamers enter the mix for production-stage kids content.

Valerie Creighton to receive inaugural Reelworld Ally Award

The award is intended to recognize members of the Canadian screen industry who have broken down barriers and created inclusion.

IPF, CMF renew development program at reduced budget

The 2025 iteration of the IPF-CMF Short Form Series Development Program will have a total budget of $600,000.

Industry leaders talk optimism, need for flexibility at SJIWFF

Execs at the Canada Media Fund, Telefilm and the CMPA spoke about the structural issues plaguing the domestic screen industry.

Domestic screen sector facing ‘profound structural challenges’

A panel of broadcasting and media heads addressed some of the fundamental issues in the current system at Content Canada.

Prime Time ’24 dispatches: Media execs talk collaborations, Bill C-11

The last day of the conference also touched on the relationship between the creative sector and AI, and film and TV’s role in addressing the climate emergency.

CMF, DSO partner on initiatives to increase accessibility

The partnership will involve the creation of an online resource centre for the Canadian screen sector.

CMF to begin process to modernize programs, funding

The funder announced that the Department of Canadian Heritage has “unlocked new authorities” to create a more flexible funding approach.

New Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge ‘comes from our world,’ says CMPA CEO

Sworn in as Heritage Minister on Wednesday, St-Onge will immediately be faced with two major legislative files: Bill C-18 and Bill C-11.

CMF releases early data on public, industry opinion about Cancon

Canadian producers, creators and executives discussed the results at the opening panel of the Banff World Media Festival.

The passage of C-11 is in sight — let’s define our future together

In this op-ed, Canada Media Fund president and CEO Valerie Creighton writes about working collectively amid imminent changes to the legislative and regulatory system.

Made | Nous launches new Made Better campaign

Presented by CMF and Telefilm, the campaign aims to show “that Canadian storytelling is simply made better.”