Conceptualization Program | Canada Media Fund (CMF)

Eligible Applicant to the CMF is either a for-profit (i.e., a taxable Canadian corporation, within the meaning of Canada’s
Income Tax Act) production company or Canadian Broadcaster that:

• If applicable, meets the specific Eligible Applicant criteria noted in specific Program Guidelines.
• Is Canadian-controlled as determined in sections 26 to 28 of the Investment Canada Act.
• Has its head office in Canada.
• Is in good standing with all applicable talent and industry associations and guilds.
• Has affirmed and attested that the Project submitted for funding complies with the CMF’s Narrative Positioning Policy.
• All individuals that own and control the Applicant company/Applicant Canadian Broadcaster have registered for a PERSONA-ID account(s) and have provided this account number as part of their Application.

An Eligible Applicant also has:
Either:

• Previously received less than $1M (in the aggregate) from any production-stage CMF IDM funding program;
  OR
• Meets at least ONE of the following definitions:
  • Diverse Community (Ownership) Project
  • Gender Balance (Ownership) Project;

Either:

• Operated for at least one (1) year in the Digital Media, Film or Television industry,
  OR
• The company’s principal has more than one (1) year’s experience in the Digital Media, Film or Television industry.