Indigenous Program

The Indigenous Program which forms part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream supports the growth of Indigenous production. The CMF recognizes the unique circumstances of the Indigenous production community.

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

Indigenous Program: Development and Predevelopment

First Come, First Served

First Opening Date

April 27, 2021

Final Closing Date

December 2, 2021

Indigenous Program: Production

Selective

Final Closing Date

May 20, 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 Digital Media Definitions Framework for International Digital Media Coproduction Summary of Changes in the 2021-22 Guidelines

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Awards and Festivals Summary Form Budget Budget: Digital Media
^{(for a DM Component, if applicable)} Cashflow

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