Development Pilot Program – Experienced Producers

Please note that this program falls under Application Program CMF Convergent Stream – Predevelopment in Dialogue.

The Development Pilot Program – Experienced Producers allocates funding to Eligible Projects in the genres of Drama, Children & Youth and Documentary at the development stage without the involvement of a Canadian Broadcaster and to Applicants that meet the relevant eligibility criteria.

Dates to remember

Development Pilot Program - Experienced Producers

First Come, First Served

First Opening Date

November 26, 2020

Final Closing Date

January 21, 2021

Guidelines & References

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Please be sure to review the Guidelines for full details.

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Appendix A: Definitions and Essential Requirements Appendix B: Business Policies COVID-19 Flexibility Measures to CMF Programs Summary of Changes in the 2020-21 Guidelines

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Application Documents

Development

Budget (incl. Demo) Directors and Shareholders Form Eligible Applicants Form Required documents

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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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