Programs

POV Program

The POV Program is designed to encourage one-off point-of-view (POV) documentary production in English and in French.

Learn about PERSONA-ID and how it connects with your application.

Learn about our resources for Disabled Persons/Persons with Disability(ies) that need Accessibility Support to apply for CMF funding.

Dates to remember

POV Program (English)

Selective

Opening Date

May 1, 2025

Closing Date

May 27, 2025

POV Program (French)

Selective

Opening Date

May 1, 2025

Closing Date

May 27, 2025

Guidelines

Please be sure to review the Guidelines for full details.

POV Guidelines Core Production Guidelines Appendix A: Definitions and Essential Requirements Appendix B: Business Policies Summary of Changes in the 2025-2026 Guidelines

Application Resources

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, check the Archives page or email cmf.fmc.coordination@telefilm.ca

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Corporate Information User Guide Dialogue User Guide Electronic Signature Guide PERSONA-ID User Guide

HOW TO APPLY

Click here or email access@cmf-fmc.ca to learn more about the CMF’s specific resources for persons with disabilities that need Accessibility Support to apply for CMF funding.

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