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Beyond Project Funding

To inform the CMF’s overall strategic approach to business development, the CMF’s Analytics and Strategic Insights department surveyed Canadian TV and IDM companies about their financial profiles and their views on how to grow revenue, resulting in these key takeaways:

  • Strong interest in recoupment financing. 92 per cent of respondents said they would apply to a recoupment-based business development program or were unsure but open to it. Sixty-six per cent said yes outright.
  • A revealing financial snapshot. 60 per cent reported under $1 million in consolidated net revenues over the last five years.
  • Low international revenues across the board. 68 per cent said less than 25 per cent of their gross revenue came from international sources.
  • International growth is the top priority. 57 per cent chose developing international opportunities as their top business development strategy.

The research responds to a changing industry and a shift in government priorities toward economic outcomes. It also aligns with the CMF’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, which counts Modernization and Monetization among its pillars.

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