Programs

Francophone Minority Program

Due to a high demand for the Francophone Minority Program: Development, the CMF will no longer be accepting applications for this program.

The Francophone Minority Program supports productions which reflect the realities of living in French-language communities outside of Quebec. Funding under this Program is open to Canadian companies located outside of Quebec who produce primarily in French.

As part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream, projects funded must include content to be developed and produced for distribution on at least two platforms, one of which must be television.

For selective deadlines only, applicants will be permitted to apply via Dialogue generally 10 days in advance of the Program’s Closing Date.

Dates to remember

Francophone Minority Program: Development

First Come, First Served

First Opening Date

May 28, 2020

Final Closing Date

January 16, 2021

Francophone Minority Program: Production

Selective

First Opening Date

May 8, 2020

Final Closing Date

September 3, 2020

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 Digital Media Definitions Framework for International Digital Media Coproduction Summary of Changes in the 2020-21 Guidelines

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Awards and Festivals Summary Form Budget Budget: Digital Media
^{(for a DM Component, if applicable)} Cashflow Directors and Shareholders Form Licence Fee Threshold Calculator (French) PFCO Calculator Recoupment Structure Required documents & Data entry guide

Budget: Digital Media Budget: TV (incl. Demo) 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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