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.
The funds are held in partnership with screen partners in Luxembourg, Northern Ireland and South Africa to support development on television and digital projects.
AccessCBC, a partnership with the ReelAbilities Film Festival, is now taking submissions for scripted and documentary projects.
Philanthropist and mental health advocate Sandi Treliving sets her agenda to draw support for the private donation fund for emerging filmmakers.
Funding goes to B.C. producers and directors for the production phase of their longer-form projects, including scripted feature-length films and documentaries.
A total of 59 projects were selected for the Early-Stage Development Program with 25% reserved for diverse community applicants.
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.
How the CMF is steering its ship toward a different model.
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.
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.
The fund’s Main Television Production Assistance Program will support French-language projects including Plan B and Double Faute from Productions KOTV.
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.