The Canada Media Fund quietly announced a new fund last week: the Development Pilot Program – Experienced Producers.
Up to $100,000 matching funds are available per project, and — the kicker — no broadcaster need be attached.
“This program supports projects in the development stage by experienced producers where no Canadian broadcaster is attached. The total amount of funding available in the program is $3M, divided on a 2/3 English and 1/3 French basis. Eligible projects must be in the Drama, Children & Youth or Documentary genres.”
Take note: this funding is first come, first served, and opens November 26, 2020.
Experienced Producers are those who have worked with the CMF over the last five years creating at least:
- 5 Dramas, or
- 4 Children & Youth live-action projects, or
- 4 Children & Youth animation projects, or
- 5 Documentary series, or
- 6 Documentary one-off projects, or
- 4 Documentary POV projects.
This funding will be welcome relief to 30 or more producers who can continue developing projects during these strange times.
My take: Hey, experienced producers! I have three scripts ready for further development — give me a call! Seriously.