Innovation & Experimentation Program

Projects funded through the Experimental Stream’s Innovation & Experimentation Program are Canadian interactive digital media content and software applications that are innovative and leading-edge.

Applicants will be permitted to apply via Dialogue generally 10 days in advance of the Program’s Closing Date.

Dates to remember

Innovation & Experimentation Program: Production

Selective

First Closing Date

May 4, 2020

Final Closing Date

September 17, 2020

Limited Marketing and Promotion: Innovation & Experimentation Program

Selective

First Closing Date

May 19, 2020

Final Closing Date

October 15, 2020

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

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Budget (incl. Cashflow) 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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