How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 6% of admissible expenses, capped at $300000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

CMF-Quebecor — Fund Intellectual Properties Intended for International Markets Production Support Program

Q: What are CMF-Quebecor — Fund Intellectual Properties Intended for International Markets Production Support Program's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a for-profit corporation with its primary activity in audiovisual production and must demonstrate the necessary expertise and financial resources for the project. The corporation must be taxable under the Income Tax Act of Canada and under Canadian control as per the Investment Canada Act. The corporation must have its headquarters in Quebec, where it makes its central decisions and must be under Quebec control.

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Funding for Quebec live-action productions for international markets

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Information and cultural industries

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Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Quebecor Fund

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The CMF-Quebecor Fund Intellectual Properties Intended for International Markets Production Support Program provides additional funding up to $300,000 per project to Quebec-based production companies for live-action French-language drama and documentary series, aiming to facilitate their entry into international markets. Eligible activities include enhancing the international appeal of the project, with a focus on projects that demonstrate success in domestic markets and potential for foreign success.

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This program provides financial investments to support the international market entry of eligible Quebec-based productions. The funding structure is designed to enhance these productions' global market appeal while meeting specific financial recovery terms.

Funding is structured as a recoverable investment based on negotiated recovery terms.
The maximum financial contribution for each eligible project (dramatic or documentary) is the lesser of $300,000 or a percentage of eligible expenses.
For dramatic series, the funding covers 6% of national market version expenses and up to 75% of international market expenses, excluding tax credits, SODEC programs, and distribution advances.
For documentary series, the support is 20% of national version expenses and up to 75% of international market expenses, excluding tax credits, SODEC programs, and distribution advances.
Only expenses deemed necessary and reasonable are considered eligible.
Eligible expenses are evaluated at submission, focusing exclusively on those that enhance international market appeal.

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The CMF-Quebecor Fund Intellectual Properties Intended for International Markets Production Support Program funds French-language series to enhance their appeal in the international marketplace. Eligible projects include those with potential on foreign markets and successful national track records.

French-language drama series that demonstrate potential international market success.
French-language documentary series with a proven record of national success and the potential for international appeal.

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's corporate structure and operational location.

The applicant must be a company whose primary activity is audiovisual production, demonstrating the necessary expertise and financial means to produce the eligible project.
The company must be for-profit and taxable under the terms of the Income Tax Act of Canada.
The company must be Canadian-controlled according to sections 26 to 28 of the Investment Canada Act.
The company must have its headquarters in Quebec, where it also makes its central decisions and is under Quebec control.
The company must be in good standing with all industry guilds and associations.

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This program is intended for Quebec-based production companies working on live-action French-language series with the potential for international market success. Companies must meet specific criteria to be considered eligible applicants.

The applicant must be primarily involved in audiovisual production and have the necessary expertise and financial capability to produce the eligible project.
The applicant must be a for-profit, taxable Canadian corporation as defined by the Canadian Income Tax Act.
The applicant must be under Canadian control according to the Investment Canada Act.
The applicant's head office must be in Quebec, and the company must be under Quebec control.
The applicant must be in good standing with all relevant industry guilds and associations.

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The grant considers expenses necessary to enhance the project's appeal for the international market as eligible.

Expenses included in the project's budget or final cost report.
Expenses deemed necessary by the funding parties for the international version of the project.

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This grant program is specifically targeted at Quebec-based production companies. These companies must also demonstrate that their central decision-making and control is within the province to be eligible for applying.

Companies with their head office located in Quebec.

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The evaluation and selection of projects under the CMF-Quebecor Fund Intellectual Properties Intended for International Markets Production Support Program are based on criteria that assess the project's potential success, its national acclaim, and the applicant's entrepreneurial spirit.

Potential of the project for success in foreign markets outside of Quebec.
Success at the national level, evidenced by positive reception from critics or viewers for previous seasons.
The applicant's demonstrated willingness to take risks and entrepreneurial mindset.

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Step 1: Eligibility Assessment
Confirm your organization satisfies the eligibility requirements such as being a Quebec-based, Canadian-controlled, for-profit audiovisual production company.
Ensure your project meets the criteria for live-action French-language drama or documentary series with potential for international markets.
Step 2: Gather Required Documentation
Prepare all necessary financial documentation including budgets and expenses for both national and international versions.
Compile proof of successful funding for the national version of the project.
Ensure that all documents adhere to the CMF's accounting and presentation requirements.
Step 3: Submit Application to Quebecor Fund
Direct your application and all required documents through the Quebecor Fund's submission process.
Follow any additional submission guidelines and deadlines as indicated on the Fund's website.
Step 4: Evaluation Process
Understand that the Quebecor Fund evaluators will review your application first; successful recommendations will be forwarded to the CMF for joint funding decisions.
Be prepared for possible requests for additional information during the review process.
Step 5: Await Funding Decision
Receive notification regarding the status of your application once decisions are made collaboratively by the Quebecor Fund and the CMF.
If approved, comply with contractual requirements regarding funding terms and financial recovery.