CMF and IPF expand partnership with short-form series production funding
Toronto, September 18, 2024 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and the Independent Production Fund (IPF) today announced that our partnership dedicated to supporting short-form series will now expand to include production financing
Starting with the IPF Short Form Series Production deadline in October 2024, the CMF will contribute an additional $1M annually to the IPF, bringing the total program envelope to nearly $3M. The maximum funding request allowed per project will increase to $250,000, up from $200,000. The program’s increased funding will also allow the CMF and IPF to support a greater number of projects each year, providing more creators the necessary support to bring their creative visions to life.
“We are delighted to deepen our partnership with the IPF and bolster funding for short-form series as they move from the writer’s room into production,” said Valerie Creighton, President and CEO, CMF. “I know strengthening this program and partnership will give more Canadian creators the boost they need to bring their stories to screens today and long into the future.”
“The IPF staff and board are incredibly proud to expand our partnership with the CMF to further support the amazing creative teams we see come through our programs every year,” said Jon Taylor, CEO, IPF. “The importance of the short-form series format for emerging and transitional producers cannot be overstated. Providing more support for IPF-funded teams to get to production is crucial for both the future of the project and the potential career path of the teams.”
The program aims to support outstanding, story-driven content by providing funding that enhances the production of well-developed concepts. It encourages the growth of emerging talent and helps establish the quality and reputation of projects that progress through the program.
The application portal is now open for this year’s 33 recipient teams of the IPF-CMF Short-Form Series Development Program.
About the Canada Media Fund
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) fosters, develops, finances, and promotes the production of Canadian content for all audiovisual platforms. In addition, it guides Canadian content towards a competitive global digital environment by supporting industry innovation, rewarding success, promoting diversity of voices, and encouraging access to content through public- and private-sector partnerships. The CMF receives funding from the Government of Canada and from cable, satellite, and IP service distributors across the country. Visit the CMF website for more information.
About the IPF
The Independent Production Fund supports Canadian creators, writers, and producers by providing development and production financing for narrative television and short-form series. Since its inception, the IPF has invested over $90M in over 1,100 projects, including 123 Short Form Series Development projects, 179 Short Form Series Productions, 323 TV Productions, and over 550 Professional Development projects. The IPF is incorporated as a charitable foundation with an endowment valued at approximately $40M. It uses the interest generated by the endowment and return on its project investments for its annual operations and project funding. For more info, visit ipf.ca.
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