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CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations
Support for TV series adaptation predevelopment
Latest source updateLast Update: August 12, 2026Latest change: The program’s opening and closing dates were updated, and the guidelines now show the 2026-2027 program year.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 12, 2026
Latest change: The program’s opening and closing dates were updated, and the guidelines now show the 2026-2027 program year.
Application dates updated
The program page now shows a new intake window: opening date August 2, 2026 and closing date September 2, 2026, replacing the previous September 2, 2025 to October 1, 2025 dates. The guidelines document also now identifies the program year as 2026-2027. The audience wording was slightly updated from children and youth to children and young people, without a substantive scope shift.
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
September 2, 2026
Opened August 2, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Legally constituted for-profit companies whose main activity is audiovisual production
See full eligibility
Overview
The CMF-SODEC Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations supports legally constituted for-profit audiovisual companies in Quebec with up to $50,000 per project to predevelop television series adapted from Quebec literary works. It covers fiction, documentary, and children’s and youth series, including writing, preparation, presentation, rights acquisition, scriptwriting, and research.
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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
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All 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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
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 project rights
- Project adaptation proposal
- Key team description with short biographies
- Detailed predevelopment budget and financial structure
- Financial statements for the last two fiscal years
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted for-profit companies whose main activity is audiovisual production
- Companies with head office and principal place of business in Quebec and effective control mainly held by persons with tax residence in Quebec
- Companies in operation for at least one year with appropriate professional experience in television series production
Who is not eligible
- Sole proprietorships
- Enterprises subject to sections 136 to 148 of the Charter of the French Language if they do not have an attestation of registration, have not filed the analysis of their linguistic situation within the prescribed time, do not have an attestation of program application or a francization certificate, or appear on the List of Enterprises Non-Compliant with the francization process
- Enterprises subject to sections 149 to 151 of the Charter of the French Language if they refuse the Francisation Québec offer or fail to respect the agreed terms
Eligible expenses
- Option fees paid to an unrelated party or fees paid to acquire the rights to the Quebec literary work
- Writing-related fees, including screenwriter fees, screenwriting consultant fees, script editor fees, scriptwriting consultant fees, and brainstorming fees
- Benefits such as SARTEC and WGC
- Research, graphic design, illustration, and non-broadcast demo costs
- Corporate overhead and producer’s fees, each capped at 10% of eligible expenses, plus other expenses that are relevant and necessary for the project
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
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to projects that stand out in terms of their potential for adaptation and feasibility
- Quality and potential of the project’s adaptation into a television series, including critical and public success of the literary work or its author, quality of the adaptation proposal, and relevance to the television market
- Feasibility, including production team expertise, experience of the applicant company, and credibility of the predevelopment estimate, financial structure, and amount requested
- Financial health of the company
- The SODEC and CMF financial resources are always factored into the decision-making process, and at least 80% of the funds allocated to the program are reserved for projects whose original version is in French
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the form and gather the required documents.
- Prepare the adaptation proposal, financial structure, and detailed predevelopment budget.
- Step 2: Submit through SOD@ccès
- Log in to the secure SOD@ccès portal.
- Select program code 20-12-03 and upload the full application package.
- Step 3: Review and decision
- SODEC reviews the application and discusses it with the CMF.
- If approved, sign the required agreements.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by SODEC staff first
- Findings are discussed with the CMF for a joint final decision
- SODEC may seek external opinions if needed
- If approved, separate agreements are signed with SODEC and the CMF
- Payments depend on the signed agreements and available funds
Additional information
- Applications must be filed in French.
- Only complete and compliant applications will be reviewed.
- Accepted projects must follow separate agreements with SODEC and the CMF.
- Applicants may submit up to two projects per filing.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations Program
What is the CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations?
The CMF-SODEC Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations supports legally constituted for-profit audiovisual companies in Quebec with up to $50,000 per project to predevelop television series adapted from Quebec literary works. It covers fiction, documentary, and children’s and youth series, including writing, preparation, presentation, rights acquisition, scriptwriting, and research.
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 is September 2, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
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:
Legally constituted for-profit audiovisual companies based in Quebec
Companies in operation for at least one year with television series production experience
Television series projects adapted from published Quebec literary works
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 5148412200.
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.