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CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations
Support for Quebec literary adaptation predevelopment
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 2, 2025
- Closing date : October 1, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This selective program supports the predevelopment of Quebec literary adaptations for television series. It offers up to $50,000 per project for fiction, documentary, and children’s or youth series.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : September 2, 2025
- Closing date : October 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Predevelopment of fiction television series
- Predevelopment of documentary television series
- Predevelopment of children’s and youth television series
- Adaptation of Quebec literary works into television series
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Applicant declaration confirming rights and agreements
- Adaptation proposal
- Key team descriptions and company series list
- Detailed financial structure, budget, and financial statements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit audiovisual production companies
- Companies with head office and main establishment in Quebec
- Television production companies with relevant experience
Who is not eligible
- Sole proprietorships
- Co-productions at the predevelopment stage
Eligible expenses
- Option or acquisition rights fees for the Quebec literary work
- Fees for writers, consultants, script editors, and brainstorming sessions
- Research, graphics, illustration, and non-broadcast demo costs
- Administrative fees and producer fees, each up to 10% of eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that are not new or have already received SODEC or CMF funding
- Co-productions at the predevelopment stage
- Expenses incurred before the application date, except rights or option acquisition costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by SODEC staff
- Evaluation results are discussed with the CMF for a joint final decision
- SODEC may seek external advice if needed
- If approved, the applicant signs financing agreements with SODEC and the CMF
- Payment terms depend on the signed agreements and available funds
Additional information
- Applications are submitted exclusively through the SOD@ccès secure online portal.
- Approved applicants must sign separate agreements with SODEC and the CMF.
- Applicants may be asked for additional information or supporting documents during processing.
- Programs are selective, and funding is not guaranteed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations?
This selective program supports the predevelopment of Quebec literary adaptations for television series. It offers up to $50,000 per project for fiction, documentary, and children’s or youth series.
How much funding can be received?
CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 1, 2025.
Who is eligible for the CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations program?
To be eligible for the CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations program, you must:
For-profit audiovisual company
Based in Quebec
Project must adapt a Quebec literary work
What expenses are eligible under CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations?
Predevelopment of fiction television series
Predevelopment of documentary television series
Predevelopment of children’s and youth television series
Adaptation of Quebec literary works into television series
Who can I contact for more information about the CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at admissibilite@sodec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 514 841-2200.
Where is the CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations available?
The CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations program is available the province of Quebec.