The CMF is part of Canada’s strong funding ecosystem that fosters audiovisual content creation and encourages international coproduction.
Together, Canada’s coproduction treaties and the CMF’s financing provide opportunities for Canadian producers and their international counterparts to share resources and talent to tap into new markets. As consumers have growing access to content from all corners of the world, producers can benefit greatly from working together on the international front.
The Canada-Germany Digital Media Incentive is a collaboration between the Canada Media Fund and Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH to create a joint program that encourages co-development and/or co-production of eligible digital media projects.
Selective
David Ruf
Production Studio for XR-, documentary and arthouse projects
Read moreMichael Dobbin
Quiet Revolution Pictures Inc.
Specialising in original content development and international treaty co-productions, Quiet
Revolution Pictures has been in operation over two decades. We take pride in bringing together Canada, Europe and the world on screen. Based in Ottawa, in the National Capital Region of Canada, the company operates internationally. We are federally incorporated under the laws of Canada and are a member of the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA).
Babatunde Agunloye
At Great And Mighty Things Inc., we are skilled in the art of producing content that mirrors the human condition, and social constructs such as inequality, injustice, and discrimination, with a bias for stories about Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC). We are members of the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA).
Read moreMarilyne Lamontagne
Omatidio Media
Omatidio Media is a Vancouver based small production company working on Live-action & Animation Features and Series. Dedicated to visionary filmmaking, our primary focus is to identify untapped potential & creative projects while engaging in solid partnership, co-production and collaboration.
Read moreMike Sorrenti
Mike Sorrenti, a seasoned industry veteran, boasts an impressive track record of successful collaborations with renowned brands like Disney, Viacom, Google, and more.
With a career spanning over two decades, Mike has held the role of founder and President at Game Pill, where he has guided the studio's evolution.
Mike's journey in the entertainment industry began at Warner Brothers and Paramount Pictures before he ventured into the world of gaming. Throughout his career, he has contributed his expertise to collaborative projects centered around some of the world's most iconic intellectual properties.
Under Mike's leadership, Game Pill offers an extensive array of game development services. From cutting-edge prototyping and meticulous level design to captivating artwork and immersive storytelling, Game Pill is committed to delivering exceptional experiences. Moreover, the studio has a strong commitment to original IP creation, fostering creativity that sets them apart.
His tenacity and unwavering dedication have played pivotal roles in driving Game Pill's enduring success in the industry, ensuring the studio's continued growth.
His vision reflects his lifelong aspiration: "I have always wanted to create games that produce the same joy and wonder of those from my childhood."
Read moreVictoria Windsor de LaBoulaye
Victoria is the CEO and Creative Director of ESP-ionage, is an Auteur, and Political Activist. ESP-ionage (named for government psychic spies) is presently a video game, two book, and a feature movie in various stages of development.
Victoria worked on movie and television sets as mostly an Assistant Director for over a decade on US studio sets as:
NBC/Universal, Sony Pictures, ABC/Disney, Warner Bros, Netflix, and Amazon; in film & cable productions as Fantastic Four, Smallville, Action #1 (Superman), Batwoman, The Man in the High Castle, The X-Files, The Flash, Green Arrow, Once Upon a Time, The Watchmen, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Stargate the series.
More: http://www.ElectLaBoulaye.com/bio
Read moreIgnacius Lebogo
We are an African-based media company located in Johannesburg, established in 2023, with a passionate commitment to reshaping the world's perception of Africa through creative and authentic storytelling. Our primary objective is to portray Africa's beauty and diversity honestly and fairly, showcasing the richness of our history, style, and vibrant culture to a global audience.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to redefine African media to the world, employing creative and authentic storytelling methods that reflect our unique heritage and diverse culture. We strive to provide opportunities for young Africans in the media industry, empowering them to capture global attention while combating the pressing issue of youth unemployment.
Chalé Darwin
Auteur Productions
Auteur Productions is a Johannesburg based film and video production company dedicated to creating compelling visual content that captivates audiences. Our team of creative professionals specialise in producing high- quality films, television shows, commercials, and more. We strive to bring your vision to life through our passion for storytelling and commitment to excellence.
Read moreAfons Adetuyi
Inner City Films (ICF) is an independent television and film production company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company specializes in international co-productions and initiated the first official Canada/South African co-production. Guided by over 20 years of experience, ICF productions have sold throughout the world to more than 60 countries. The company’s outstanding reputation for high-quality, award winning productions continually garners internationally recognizable talent and strong business partners.
Read moreAisha Williams
One More Cup of Coffee Films
One More Cup of Coffee Films is a BEE Level 2 film production company based in Cape Town, South Africa. After over 17 years of experience in advertising, where they both played integral parts of the strategic and creative growth of some of the biggest Brands in South Africa, Aisha Williams & Morné Strydom decided to pursue their lifelong dream of telling stories and founded One More Cup of Coffee Films in 2019. In 2022, acclaimed photographer Lindsey Appolis joined the company as an Executive Creative Producer and in-house Stills Photographer. Since then, One More Cup of Coffee Films has a created a proven track record of producing high-quality films, brand films, digital content and commercials that entertains, educates, and inspires audiences. One More Cup of Coffee Films is extremely passionate in creating opportunities and developing persons of marginalised and previously disadvantaged communities and changing the landscape of the film community in South Africa.
Recent Projects:
• “Hier Na" (Feature Film) currently post production - produced by Aisha Williams
• "TICKETS" (Feature Film) produced by Aisha Williams for eVOD - currently streaming on
Amazon Prime Video
• “Ses van die Een" (Feature Film) directed by Morné Strydom for kykNET - currently in Post Production
• “Onder Onsie" (Feature Film) written by Morné Strydom for kykNET - currently in Post
Production
• "Tjommies" (Feature Film) written by Morné Strydom for kykNET - currently in Post
Production
Awards and Recognition:
• Winner at the 2022 Dances with Films New York Festival for Industry Choice Awards for
Short Film “Twintig Tone in ’n Hangkas"
• Nominated at the 2022 kykNET Silwerskermfees for Best Picture, Best Director, Best
Ensemble Cast, Best Male Lead and Best Original Music for Short Film “Twintig Tone in ’n
Hangkas”
We invite producers interested in finding an international coproducer, as part of a current funding incentive, to create a public profile for their company and a specific project, if applicable. Your profile will be posted within a few days following your submission.
Foreign producers need to find a Canadian partner before accessing any funding in Canada. Projects must have at least one Canadian and one international producer.
International Coproduction Treaties And MOUs
Canada has coproduction treaties and MOUs (Memoranda of Understanding) in place with more than 50 countries.
Telefilm Canada administers all coproduction agreements on behalf of the Canadian government. For guidelines and detailed information about treaties and MOUs, click here. To search for Canadian companies or productions registered as official coproductions, click here.
Canada’s Provincial/Territorial Screen Associations
As a collaborative effort with several Canadian funding organizations and industry associations at the national, provincial and territorial level, additional funding, tax credits and local services may be available through this wide network of industry organizations. For a full list of useful links, click here.
