CMF, Independent Production Fund announce 12 projects to receive nearly $3M in production funding
Toronto, November 20, 2024 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and the Independent Production Fund (IPF) announced today the 12 projects that will receive nearly $3M in production funding through the CMF-IPF Short Form Series Production Program.
The 12 projects were selected from a pool of eligible applicants that received funding through the CMF-IPF Short Form Series Development Program in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Eight of the selected projects are in English, and four are in French.
To make their funding decisions, evaluators reviewed the creative materials, producer and writer team leads, production schedule, budget and financing, audience engagement planning, recoupment potential, and business and distribution partners.
"The CMF is delighted to support 12 amazing projects and see these stories come to life as they move into production," said CMF President and CEO Valerie Creighton. "Our partnership with the IPF is proof that collaboration yields fantastic results for our creators and our industry. We couldn't be prouder of the work achieved through this program."
"We are truly inspired each year by the remarkable creativity, innovation, and courage we see, and this year’s projects have raised the bar once again," IPF Chair Emilia King commented. "Congratulations to all the creators who poured their hearts into crafting these powerful stories that push limits, invite us to see from new perspectives and reflect the beauty and complexity of the human experience. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated jury, the IPF team, and our Board members for their commitment and passion in selecting this year’s exceptional projects. We can’t wait to see what’s next!”
The CMF-IPF Short Form Series Development and Production Programs exist to stimulate Canadian creative and business expertise in the digital story-telling world and encourage and support new voices in our industry. Successfully marketing and distributing original linear digital series and the talent behind them to Canadian and international audiences is an important measure of success for the program.
About the CMF
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, 191 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
Media Contact
Maxime Ruel
Senior Manager, Communications
Canada Media Fund
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