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Toronto, November 8, 2018 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today $3M in funding to 11 convergent projects that applied to the Diverse Languages Program. The Program supports productions that reflect Canada’s diversity by funding projects in languages other than English, French, or Aboriginal languages.

Toronto, November 7, 2018 – Encore+, a YouTube channel showcasing iconic Canadian content from years gone by, launched to positive reviews last November 7, 2017. From the start, the channel garnered an impressive following and viewership rate. Today, as Encore+ marks its first year, nearly 30K YouTube users have subscribed to the channel and viewed curated, iconic Canadian content nearly 6.2M times.

Toronto, October 30, 2018 - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and NZ On Air announced today the renewal of their partnership, now in its fifth year, to encourage the coproduction of digital media content between Canadian and New Zealand creators.

Toronto, October 18, 2018 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today an investment of $9M to 43 projects that applied for funding through the 2018-2019 Convergent Digital Media Incentive. The Incentive is designed to encourage the production of digital media components that are related to CMF-funded television productions, so as to provide audiences with the opportunity to access content on different platforms.

Toronto, October 18, 2018 – Encore+, a YouTube channel dedicated to streaming memorable Canadian film and TV shows from the past, is pleased to announce a new partnership with the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival.

Toronto, October 16, 2018 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF), released today the first episode of its original podcast series entitled Now & Next. The podcast will include in-depth interviews with experts providing a closer look at emerging trends, as well as the digital transformation of the media and entertainment industry. Now & Next is produced by the Canada Media Fund and hosted by digital media researcher and experienced radio personality, Leora Kornfeld. 

Toronto and Montreal, October 12, 2018 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Telefilm Canada, in partnership with CBC/Radio-Canada, are featuring an inspiring group of Canadians who lead some of Canada’s major production companies at this year’s MIPCOM, taking place from October 15 to 18 in Cannes. They will take part in a panel entitled “Showbizz Success In Today's World,” moderated by Catherine Tait, President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada.

Toronto, October 1, 2018 - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today the reopening of the Corus-CMF Page to Pitch Program, with a program budget set at $1M. Applications for funding can be submitted from now until November 20, 2018. Funding through this program can be triggered through a commitment from any broadcaster licensed by the CRTC, including private, public, educational, specialty, pay-per-view broadcasters and CRTC-licensed VOD services.

Ottawa, September 26, 2018 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) hosted its third annual Showcase event on Parliament Hill celebrating the success of Canadian TV and digital media. The event brought together parliamentarians; the on-and off-screen talent behind several Canadian productions; as well as broadcasters, audiovisual industry leaders and members of the public service.

Toronto, September 19, 2018 - “It is with deep sadness that we advise you of the sudden passing of Maurice Boucher, the CMF’s Director of Marketing and Communications. On behalf of all of us at CMF, our most sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.