Programs

Distributor Program

The Distributor Program is a pilot initiative designed to offer more flexibility to Applicants by allowing financial contributions from Eligible Canadian Distributors to unlock CMF funds without the requirement of a Canadian Broadcaster.

The objective of this Program is to open the CMF to a wider array of Applicants and market tests that may not have participated in the CMF’s funding system before and to offer creative financing solutions so more Canadian content will be seen in Canada and internationally.

Please click here to learn about PERSONA-ID and how it connects with your application.

Please click here to learn more about the CMF’s resources for Persons with Disabilities/Disabled Persons that need Accessibility Support to apply for CMF funding.

Dates to remember

Distributor Program

Selective

Opening Date

November 7, 2024

Closing Date

November 28, 2024

Guidelines

Please be sure to review the Guidelines for full details.

Distributor Program Guidelines Core Production Guidelines Appendix A: Definitions and Essential Requirements Appendix B: Business Policies

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Application Resources

You must fill out and submit these documents as part of your application.

Awards and Festivals Summary Form Budget Budget: Digital Media
^{(as required)} Cashflow Community Engagement Plan Declaration of the Corporation's Canadian status, and its Shareholders and Directors Distributor Agreement Form (for Distributor Program only) Distributor Catalogue & Sales / Audience Reach form List of Required Documents Narrative Positioning Attestation Sustainability Plan Triggering Commitment Threshold Calculation Sheet

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Application Guide - Distributor Program

HOW TO APPLY

Click here or email [email protected] to learn more about the CMF’s specific resources for persons with disabilities that need Accessibility Support to apply for CMF funding.

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Interim Financing

Applicants may choose to opt for interim financing, which involves assigning payments under the financing agreement to a bank as security. If you intend to access interim financing, complete the Notice and Direction form and forward it to your business analyst. If you are in Quebec, you will also have to forward a copy of the hypothec to your business analyst.

Notice and Direction - TV
^{For Linear Projects 2024-2025 and after.} Notice and Direction TV - Amendment
^{For Linear Projects 2024-2025 and after.} Notice and Direction Experimental and DLS Notice and Direction - TV
^{For Convergent Projects 2023-2024 and earlier.} Notice and Direction TV - Amendment
^{For Convergent Projects 2023-2024 and earlier.}