CMF, SODEC renew partnership to support prototyping of youth animated series
Toronto and Montreal, November 2, 2026 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) today announced the renewal of their partnership supporting the prototyping of Quebec-based animated series for children and youth.
This partnership aims to accelerate the creation of original Quebec intellectual property for young audiences and to facilitate financing from broadcasters, distributors, and other national and international partners. Eligible Quebec-based production companies with experience in youth animation can receive up to $350,000 per project. Projects must be developed and written in French, or dubbed and translated into French.
Read the full call for projects on the SODEC's website
The SODEC will accept applications via the SOD@ccès portal from December 7, 2026, to January 13, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.
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.
About the SODEC
The SODEC's mandate is to promote and support the development of cultural enterprises in Quebec and abroad in the audiovisual, art market, book, digital creativity, fine crafts, music and publishing sectors. SODEC also has a mandate to preserve and showcase 32 heritage buildings that reflect Quebec’s identity.
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Maxime Ruel
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