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Toronto, February 28, 2019 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Shaw Rocket Fund (SRF) today announced a new partnership to fund the production of Canadian digital animated series for children and youth audiences that encourages the use of new technology. Applications for financing in this Program must be submitted to SRF by April 10, 2019.

Montreal, February 26, 2019 – The Canada Media Fund today launched a French-language podcast series of six episodes that probe as many trends that are currently reshaping the media and entertainment industries. Futur et médias is an opportunity for listeners to better grasp the issues of the hour in these sectors through in-depth interviews with leading experts. Its first season will explore the following themes: digital distribution, podcasting, the blockchain, location-based virtual reality, youth content and data.

Toronto, February 25, 2019 – A new consumer campaign positioned to recognize and celebrate the creative talent Canadians bring to world audiences made its premiere last night during the Academy Awards’ broadcast. The full campaign is set to launch nationwide, beginning February 25. Click here to view the 60-second trailer.

Toronto, February 12, 2019 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today that 49 innovative digital media projects would receive a total of $10M in funding through two of its programs. A total of $3.9M will be invested in 21 projects through the second round of funding of its Experimental Stream’s Innovation Program, Prototyping and an additional $2.2M are being invested in 10 projects through the Experimental Stream’s Innovation Program, Marketing and Promotion. A further $3.9M are being invested in 18 projects through the Web Series Pilot Program.

Toronto/Berlin, February 12, 2019 - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg (MBB), announced today that four interactive digital media projects will receive over $435,000 in funding through the Canada-Germany Digital Media Incentive.

Toronto (Canada) and Mons (Belgium), January 21, 2019 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Wallimage, the development fund for audiovisual content in Wallonia (Belgium), today announced $599,000 in funding to support the coproduction of two virtual reality projects under the Canada–Wallonia Digital Media Incentive for Multiplatform Projects. 

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) submitted a detailed proposal to the Government of Canada’s panel reviewing the Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Radiocommunication Acts. Click here to read the full submission.

Toronto, January 14, 2019—The Canada Media Fund (CMF) released today its 2019 Trends Report, entitled Hold My Hand. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the trends affecting the audiovisual industry in Canada and around the world.

Toronto, December 13 2018 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today that 31 projects would receive a total of $19.7M in funding through three of its programs. A total of $9.9 will be invested in 16 innovative digital media projects through the second round of funding of its Experimental Stream’s Innovation Program and an additional $6.6M are being invested in nine projects through the Commercial Projects Pilot Program.

Toronto/Belfast, December 6, 2018 - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Northern Ireland Screen announced today an investment of over CAD$198,000 to support the codevelopment of audiovisual content under the Canada-Northern Ireland Codevelopment Incentive for Audiovisual Projects. This is the first round of funding since the incentive was launched in June.