2012 Archives
December
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18.12.2012
High demand for English Regional Pre-Development program
Toronto, December 18, 2012—The CMF announced today that the English Regional Pre-Development Program, launched earlier this month, is now closed due to a high number of eligible applications...Funding Programs -
06.12.2012
New English Regional Pre-Development Program
Canada Media Fund launches new program to encourage regional activity and diversity of voices (Toronto, December 6, 2012)—The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today the launch of the English...Funding Programs -
05.12.2012
The CMF announces Factor Weights for the 2013-2014 Performance Envelope calculations
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced the factors weights for the 2013-2014 Performance Envelope calculations. This announcement reflects decisions made by the CMF’s Board of Directors following...Envelope Administration
November
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27.11.2012
15 Canadian companies receive more than $10 million for their interactive digital media projects
(Toronto, November 27, 2012) – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today that 15 interactive digital media projects received a total of $10 million in funds as part of the second round of production...Experimental Stream -
22.11.2012
31 projects receive support from the Canada Media Fund’s Aboriginal, Diverse Languages, and Francophone Minority programs
(Toronto, November 22, 2012) – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today a contribution of $8.9 M to 31 projects that applied this fall in the Convergent Stream’s Aboriginal, Diverse Languages,...Funded Projects -
14.11.2012
Study of Canadian Families and Television in the Digital Age
Television: Chronicle of a Death Foretold? The CMF supports Study of Canadian families and television in the digital age Montreal, November 14, 2012 - Not only is TV not endangered, but it...Industry Research -
14.11.2012
Documentary Additional Funding Guide (Canada, US and Europe) available online
CMF supports new guide on additional funding opportunities for documentaries The OBSERVATOIRE DU DOCUMENTAIRE and ANTENNE MEDIA GRAND SUD are publishing a guide that lists the major sources of additional...Industry Research
October
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24.10.2012
The Second Screen and Television - Overview and Growth Perspectives
Montreal, October 24, 2012 – In response to legitimate questions raised by television production and broadcasting professionals regarding the use of a second-screen while viewing television broadcasts,...Industry Research -
23.10.2012
Close to 600 projects supported by the Canada Media Fund in 2011-2012- CMF publishes its online 2011-2012 Annual Report
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) published today its online Annual Report for the 2011-2012 fiscal year which outlines its role in shaping Canada’s creative economy and digital future. “The...About CMF -
17.10.2012
The Canada Media Fund Announces New Research Partnership with Screen Australia at Power to the Pixel’s Cross-Media Forum in London
London, October 17, 2012 - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced a new resource for creators and producers of digital media content, resulting from a research partnership with Screen Australia...Industry Research -
12.10.2012
English Production Incentive opens its doors to all eligible regions of the country
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) would like to remind the industry that the English Production Incentive (EPI) program will combine any unspent funds remaining in any provinces\territories on October 16th....Funding Programs -
09.10.2012
The Canada Media Fund presents a selection of some of the best of Canada’s Digital Media Content at MIPCOM 2012
Cannes, October 9, 2012 - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today put the spotlight on Canada’s excellence, creativity and innovation at the world’s largest content entertainment market in Cannes. Canada’s...CMF Partnerships -
07.10.2012
The Canada Media Fund champions Canada’s children’s and youth trailblazers at MIPJunior 2012 Edition
Cannes, October 7, 2012 - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today featured Canada’s leading-edge and innovative transmedia series, games, software and mobile applications made specifically for children...CMF Partnerships -
04.10.2012
Canadian talent takes centre stage at MIPCOM
Canadian stars and industry players out in force, including François Arnaud (The Borgias), Erica Durance (Saving Hope), Amber Marshall (Heartland) and Ricardo Larrivée (Fermier urbain) Montréal,...CMF Partnerships
September
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19.09.2012
CMF announces a partnership with comScore to implement an automated digital media measurement tool
Toronto, September 19, 2012 - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today that comScore has been selected to collaborate on implementing an automated digital media (“DM”) measurement tool. ...CMF Partnerships -
17.09.2012
25 CMF-supported projects win awards at the 27th prix Gémeaux
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) congratulates the winners of the 27th prix Gémeaux who received awards on September 13 and 16. With these awards, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television...Funded Projects -
06.09.2012
Canadian Media Leaders Take Centre Stage at Mipcom 2012
Quebecor Inc.’s Pierre Karl Peladeau & Bell Canada’s Wade Oosterman Keynote at Mipcom’s Focus on Canada Paris, 6 September 2012 –Pierre Karl Péladeau, President...CMF Partnerships -
05.09.2012
CMF announces two changes regarding its Experimental Stream
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced a change in the percentage of its investment disbursements for financed production projects it supports through its Experimental Stream. Starting with projects...Funding Programs
August
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23.08.2012
CMF launches research on crowdfunding
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today, at the Grow Conference in Vancouver, the launch of a new study titled Crowdfunding in a Canadian Context: Exploring the Potential of Crowdfunding in the...Industry Research -
16.08.2012
28 Canadian digital media production companies receive $6.9 million in funding
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today a contribution of more than $6.9 million to 28 innovative, interactive digital media content and software application companies that applied for funds as...Funded Projects -
15.08.2012
CMF partners with Telefilm Canada, Alberta Film Commission, and Calgary International Film Festival to present Deepa Mehta’s Midnight’s Children at the Festival’s opening night red carpet gala
CALGARY, August 15, 2012 – The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) today announced that Midnight’s Children directed by Deepa Mehta, and based on the Booker Prize winning novel by...CMF Partnerships -
14.08.2012
2012-2013 Industry Consultation
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced details pertaining to its ongoing industry consultation process. Given the adoption of multiyear Guidelines (for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014) last April,...About CMF
July
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12.07.2012
31 projects receive support from the Canada Media Fund’s Aboriginal and English Point of View Programs
(Toronto, July 12, 2012) – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today a contribution of more than $8 million to 31 projects that applied in the Convergent Stream’s Aboriginal...Funded Projects -
09.07.2012
25 Canadian companies receive more than $14 million for their interactive digital media projects
(Toronto, July 9, 2012) – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today that 25 interactive digital media projects received a total of $14 million in funds as part of the Experimental Stream’s...Funded Projects -
05.07.2012
Canada Is MIPCOM 2012 Country Of Honour
Canada Media Fund and Telefilm Canada Partner for MIPCOM’s Focus On Canada Paris, Thursday 5 July 2012 – MIPCOM today announces that Canada will be the MIPCOM 2012 Country of Honour....CMF Partnerships
June
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28.06.2012
Rob Scarth appointed to the Board of the Canada Media Fund
Toronto, June 28, 2012 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announces the nomination of Rob Scarth to the CMF’s Board of Directors following the General Assembly held in Montreal today. Rob...About CMF -
12.06.2012
CMF supports two new research projects for the television and digital media industry
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced, at the Banff World Media Festival, the release of two new research projects. As a catalyst for the Canadian television and digital media industry, the CMF creates,...Industry Research -
10.06.2012
CMF launches Canadaonscreen.ca
A showcase for great Canadian screen-based production The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has launched today Canadaonscreen.ca, a website designed to showcase and celebrate Canada’s creative...About CMF -
08.06.2012
Canada Media Fund at the 2012 Banff World Media Festival
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) is making its way to the Banff World Media Festival to celebrate the talents and successes of Canadian content producers and to share the work the CMF is doing as a key partner...CMF Partnerships -
01.06.2012
Seven CMF-supported projects win Youth Media Alliance awards
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) congratulates all the winners of the 2012 Prix d’excellence francophone awards presented by the Youth Media Alliance at a gala ceremony last night at Maison Radio-Canada...Funded Projects
May
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28.05.2012
Thirteen projects receive CMF funding
The Canada Media Fund announced today that it contributed more than $3.8 million dollars in 13 projects that applied to the Francophone Minority Program in the first round. Since its inception in 2010,...Funded Projects -
17.05.2012
Six CMF-supported projects win awards at NUMIX 2012
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) congratulates all winners at the NUMIX 2012 Awards. The awards were presented yesterday evening at a gala held at the Monument-National in Montreal. The NUMIX competition...About CMF -
14.05.2012
UPDATE: CMF continues its cross-country outreach tour to meet with stakeholders
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has embarked on a cross-country Outreach tour which started on May 7th in Toronto to answer questions regarding the changes to the CMF Program Guidelines for 2012-2013, the...Funding Programs -
14.05.2012
CMF launches a Digital Media Performance Measurement Framework
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) launched today a Digital Media Performance Measurement Framework, as the result of a consultation with industry stakeholders. This new tool is designed to measure the performance...Funding Programs -
08.05.2012
Performance Envelope Digital Media Investment factor credit: Update to the Performance Envelope Manual
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) actively encourages and supports the production of value-added digital media content that is associated with CMF-funded television productions. In order to...Envelope Administration -
07.05.2012
CMF embarks on cross-country outreach tour to meet with stakeholders
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) will embark on a cross-country Outreach tour starting May 7th in Toronto to answer questions regarding the changes to the CMF Guidelines for 2012-2013, the 2011-2012 funding...Funding Programs
April
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18.04.2012
The Canada Media Fund publishes Performance Envelope allocations
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today posted the 2012-2013 Performance Envelope allocations to its website. Allocations per broadcaster can be found at cmf-fmc.ca or by clicking here. On...Envelope Administration -
16.04.2012
Information about Performance Envelopes
The Canada Media Fund will announce the Performance Envelope for each broadcaster on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Documents will be posted at cmf-fmc.ca.Envelope Administration -
09.04.2012
Webcast on Changes to the Programs
[UPDATE: Click here to view the archive video of the Web Cast] The CMF will hold a webcast to provide an overview of changes to the programs. The webcast will be hosted by Stéphane...Funding Programs -
03.04.2012
CMF Announces New Two-Year Program Guidelines and 2012-2013 Program Budget
Quick Links: Program Budget Convergent Stream Information & Guidelines (browse by program) Experimental Stream Information & Guidelines Webcast on changes to the programs...Funding Programs
March
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29.03.2012
Info on 2012-2013 Program Guidelines, Budget and Performance Envelope Allocations
CMF 2012-2013 Program Guidelines and Program Budget will be released on April 3rd, 2012 and posted to the CMF website following a review of the federal budget. Also on April 3rd, 2012-2013...Program Updates -
22.03.2012
CMF Launches Revamped Website
TORONTO, ON – March 22, 2012 – Today, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) launched its new website cmf-fmc.ca. The site has been completely redesigned to provide the industry with quick and...About CMF
February
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28.02.2012
New CMF Sponsored Report Shows Huge Online Opportunities for Canadian Producers
Ottawa, February 28, 2012 – The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) released an important new report today that examines how the “videofication” of the Internet – the...Industry Research -
02.02.2012
The CMF announces its Factor Weights for the 2012-2013 Performance Envelope calculations
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced its factors weights for the 2012-2013 Performance Envelope calculations. This announcement reflects decisions made by the CMF’s Board of Directors following...Envelope Administration
January
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24.01.2012
Thirty-six Canadian companies receive more than 16 million dollars for their innovative projects
(Toronto, January 24, 2012) The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today an investment of more than 16 million dollars in innovative projects as part of the second round of its 2011-2012 Experimental...Funded Projects -
11.01.2012
CMF appoints Maurice Boucher as director of marketing and communications
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced the appointment of Maurice Boucher as director of marketing and communications. In the course of his duties, Boucher will support the strategic objectives...About CMF