Deadline: 3 October 2024
The intent of the Independent Production Fund (IPF) and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) are requesting applications for its Short Form Series Production Program to assist independent producers/creators in financing the production of original digital drama series created initially for the web.
The focus is on the development of high-quality, story-driven drama and the development of new talent.
Successful properties may subsequently be exploited on other platforms, such as television, either in their original format or through the exploitation of derivative rights.
Funding InformationÂ
- A select number of series will be approved for production financing in the form of an equity investment in the amount of up to $250,000 per project.
- IPF and CMF seek a pro-rata share of recoupment of their investment and profit participation in the project and through its derivative subsidiary rights and subsequent works.
- The terms and schedules of payment and recoupment, the producer’s responsibilities and reporting conditions, will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
- For clarity, 75% of the project’s eligible expenditures must be Canadian costs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only those series that were selected to participate in the Short Form Series Development Program and submitted all required deliverables on October 1st within the same calendar year are eligible to apply to the Production Program.
Evaluation Criteria
- An industry jury and the Board of Directors will evaluate the Production Proposals and notify successful applicants in November, 2024.
- Projects are assessed based on analysis of creative materials and production team, production strategies, scheduling, budget and financing, business and distribution strategies, marketing, promotion and audience engagement plans, revenue projections and recoupment potential and any confirmed financing, distributors or streaming platforms.
- The primary criterion for acceptance by the Funds will be the quality of the project.
- Applicants are encouraged to consult with the IPF in the creation of their Production Proposals, if desired.
- The Independent Production Fund reserves the right to request additional information relating to the right to request additional information relating to the production, as required, in order to make its decisions.
For more information, visit Canada Media Fund.
