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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Changemaker Organization of the Year: Canada Media Fund

How the CMF is steering its ship toward a different model.

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Telefilm production spend hit new low, while overall program spend rose in 2020/21

The funder saw an overall 4% increase in funding support across all programs, with increases to development and documentary programs, however spending on production programs dropped by 43% – a historically low level.

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Telefilm set to launch voluntary diversity data drive

The confidential self-identification survey is tied to the opening of applications for Production programs, and will be used to further develop initiatives and programs relating to underrepresented communities.

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Quebecor Fund disburses more than $2.8 million to production companies

The fund’s Main Television Production Assistance Program will support French-language projects including Plan B and Double Faute from Productions KOTV.

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Spark short film to offer paid mentorship program

In seeing the power of mentorship programs first-hand, the film’s producers will provide nine up-and-comers with experience, thanks to the support of Telus Storyhive.