Conceptualization Program

Due to a high demand for the Conceptualization Program, the CMF will no longer be accepting applications for this program.

The Conceptualization Program, which forms part of the CMF’s Experimental Stream, allocates funding to Eligible Projects at the very beginning of a Project’s creative process with the objective of giving a Project a better chance to succeed for future stages of financing. Specifically, this Program is designed to allow an Eligible Applicant to create and test a proof of concept and verify either the design idea, concept assumption or demonstrate a functionality in preparation for the Prototyping phase and beyond.

Dates to remember

Conceptualization Program

First Come, First Served

First Opening Date

September 3, 2020

Final Closing Date

January 16, 2021

Guidelines & References

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Please be sure to review the Guidelines for full details.

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Appendix B: Business Policies COVID-19 Flexibility Measures to CMF Programs Digital Media Definitions Summary of Changes in the 2020-21 Guidelines

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Application Documents

Conceptualization

Budget Directors and Shareholders Form Required documents & Data entry guide

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HOW TO APPLY

STEP #1

READ THE
GUIDELINES

Read the documents in the Guidelines and References before you apply. This will help you prepare all your documentations required for funding.
Make sure you are aware of the due dates for application.

STEP #2

PREPARE & SUBMIT
APPLICATION

Download all of the appropriate application documents.
Submissions are done on the Telefilm website. You will need a Dialogue account in order to apply. Once your documents are ready, you can upload them and follow the process.

STEP #3

FUNDING
DECISION

If your application is approved, you will receive a contract to sign as soon as all of the conditions noted in the letter of acceptance have been fulfilled (where applicable).

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APPROVED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

If your application has been approved and you have received a Financing Agreement, applicants must visit our Approved Application Documents page to access and download additional materials including Interim Financing, CMF logos and Phase II/Final Cost forms.

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