Predevelopment Program

Due to a high demand for the Predevelopment Program, the CMF will no longer be accepting applications for this program.

The Predevelopment Program, which forms part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream, allocates funding to Eligible Projects at the beginning of a Project’s creative process.

Dates to remember

Predevelopment Program

First Come, First Served

First Opening Date

June 18, 2020

Final Closing Date

January 16, 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 Summary of Changes in the 2020-21 Guidelines

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Application Documents

Predevelopment

Broadcaster Letter of Interest Budget 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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