Convergent Stream

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Convergent Stream

The Convergent Stream supports multi-platform Canadian projects: they provide content on at least two distribution platforms, one of which is television. It is made up of various programs and incentives that target key activities and audiences.

Through this stream, the CMF will support the creation of television shows and related digital media content in four underrepresented genres: drama, documentary, children’s and youth, and variety and performing arts. The required digital media component must be rich, interactive content and can include games, interactive web content, on-demand content, podcasts, webisodes, and mobisodes, for example.

The programs and incentives that comprise the Convergent Stream are designed to encourage production in all regions of Canada and in the variety of languages spoken by Canadians. The majority of funding in the Convergent Stream will be disbursed through the Performance Envelope Program, which encourages partnerships between broadcasters, television producers, and digital media producers.

Programs and Incentives:

Eligible projects include convergent content produced for distribution on at least two platforms, including a television component and at least one digital media component, such as games, interactive web content, on-demand content, podcasts, webisodes, and mobisodes.

Forms of funding include licence-fee top-ups, equity investments, and repayable contributions that are paid directly to applicant producers.

Canadian elements for the television components will achieve 10/10 points on the Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO) scale.