Export Programs

The CMF-Distributor Pilot Predevelopment Matching Program is an initiative spearheaded by the Canadian Association of Content Exporters in collaboration with the Canada Media Fund which strives to help support Canadian television projects intended for international export by encouraging early collaboration between qualified distribution companies, writers and producers.

For clarity, a distribution company is a distinct company whose activities and resources are overwhelmingly devoted to the distribution and sale of film and television properties and not merely a component of a company set up for some other primary purpose (e.g., broadcasting). Therefore, for the purposes of this Program, Canadian Broadcasters are not eligible as Canadian Distributors.

Guidelines & References

2019-20 CMF-Distributor Pilot Predevelopment Matching Program Guidelines
Appendix A: Definitions and Essential Requirements
Appendix B: Business Policies

Deadlines

First come, first served
Opening Date: January 30, 2020
Closing Date: February 28, 2020

Download Supporting Documents

Required Document List
Budget
Distributor Predevelopment Agreement Form
Eligible Applicant Form
Directors and Shareholders Form

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The CMF-Quebecor Fund Export Assistance Program Pilot Partnership is a collaboration between the CMF and the Quebecor Fund's Export Assistance Program ("EXAP") to fund Export initiatives of audiovisual content  intended for foreign markets by Quebec-based producers.

The Partnership strives to promote content development for international markets, increase the volume of exports, accelerate implementation of projects for export by creating a leverage effect, and increase both the reach and the revenue earned by productions from Quebec-based producers through international sales and export.

Guidelines

2019-20 CMF-Quebecor Fund Export Assistance Program Pilot Partnership Guidelines
Appendix B: Business Policies

Deadlines

(Selective process)
Closing Date: February 28, 2020

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The Export Pilot Program strives to help fund Development activities for Television projects intended for international markets. The Program focusses on acquiring pre-sale financing from foreign broadcasters, online streaming services, distributors and sales agents during the Development period of a Television project’s lifecycle.

Guidelines & References

2019-20 Export Pilot Program Guidelines
Appendix A: Definitions and Essential Requirements
Appendix B: Business Policies
Summary of Changes in the 2019-20 Guidelines

Deadlines

First come, first served
Opening Date: September 5, 2019
Closing Date: January 10, 2020

Download Supporting Documents

Required documents & Data entry guide
Directors and Shareholders Form
Budget: TV

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The Versioning Program is designed to both increase the reach of existing programming to Canadians through language versioning, and increase the revenue earned by Canadian producers through national and international sales.

Guidelines & References

2019-20 Versioning Program Guidelines
Appendix B: Business Policies
Summary of Changes in the 2019-20 Guidelines

Deadlines

First come, first served
Opening Date: June 18, 2019
Closing Date: December 5, 2019

Download Supporting Documents

Required documents & Data entry guide
Directors and Shareholders Form
Budget: TV
Calculator: TV/DM

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New applicant? Read our tips on how to apply for CMF funding.
Questions? Contact your closest funding application office.