CMF to invest nearly $7M in the production of 23 documentaries
Toronto, August 13, 2026 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced a $6,966,000 investment in the production of 23 one-off point-of-view documentaries through our POV Program.
$4,671,000 is allocated to 13 English-language projects—nine out of Ontario, three from Quebec, and one from British Columbia. In French, $2,295,000 will be allocated to 10 projects, all hailing from Quebec.
Our POV Program is designed to encourage one-off point-of-view (POV) documentary production in English and in French. Funding decisions are the results of a selective program, and projects are evaluated against criteria including market interest, creative team, creativity, production value, and more.
About the Canada Media Fund
Supported by the Government of Canada and Canada’s cable, satellite, and IPTV distributors, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) is a not-for-profit organization that invests in Canadian creators and companies to tell stories that reflect and connect us all. We fund audiovisual and interactive digital media content—across all platforms—that builds a stronger cultural identity at home and on the world stage. The CMF puts stories front and centre, opening pathways to domestic and global markets and promoting a screen-based sector that is more resilient, more inclusive, and fuelled for growth. Visit our website to learn more about what we do.
Media contact
Maxime Ruel
Senior Manager, Communications
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