Programs

Regional Production Funding

Due to high demand for the ENGLISH REGIONAL PRODUCTION BONUS, the CMF will no longer be accepting applications for this Program.

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Due to high demand for the QUEBEC FRENCH REGIONAL PRODUCTION INCENTIVE, the CMF will no longer be accepting applications for this Program.

The CMF’s mandate includes support for funding to production across Canada.

While the respective budgets, applicable rules and deadlines will remain distinct, beginning in 2023-2024, the CMF will consolidate the following into one set of Guidelines:

  • English Regional Production Bonus;
  • Quebec French Regional Production Incentive; and
  • Northern Incentive.

Please click here to learn about PERSONA-ID and how it connects with your application.

Please click here to learn more about the CMF’s resources for Persons with Disabilities/Disabled Persons that need Accessibility Support to apply for CMF funding.

Dates to remember

English Regional Production Bonus

First Come, First Served

First Opening Date
May 2, 2023
First Closing Date
September 11, 2023
Second Opening Date
September 12, 2023
Final Closing Date
December 7, 2023

Northern Incentive: Production

First Come, First Served

First Opening Date
April 25, 2023
First Closing Date
July 24, 2023
Second Opening Date
July 25, 2023
Final Closing Date
December 7, 2023

Quebec French Regional Production Incentive

First Come, First Served

Opening Date
April 25, 2023
Closing Date
December 7, 2023

Guidelines & References

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Please be sure to review the Guidelines for full details.

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Application Documents

Budget Budget: Digital Media
(for a DM Component, if applicable) Cashflow Declaration of the Corporation's Canadian status, and its Shareholders and Directors Licence Fee Threshold Calculator List of Required Documents Narrative Positioning Attestation PFCO Calculator Recoupment Structure
Application Guide - Production BAF User Guide Dialogue User Guide
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HOW TO APPLY

STEP #1
READ THE
GUIDELINES
  1. Read the documents in the Guidelines and References before you apply. This will help you prepare all your documentations required for funding.
  2. Make sure you are aware of the due dates for application.
STEP #2
PREPARE & SUBMIT
APPLICATION
  1. Download all of the appropriate application documents.
  2. 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
  1. 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).

Click here or email [email protected] to learn more about the CMF’s specific resources for persons with disabilities that need Accessibility Support to apply for CMF funding.

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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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