Tag: Canada Media Fund

All things Canada Media Fund from Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record.

CMF and Shaw Rocket Fund partner to fund digital animation for...

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Shaw Rocket Fund (SRF) have struck a new partnership to fund the production of Canadian digital animated series...

CMF launches MADE campaign celebrating Canadian creators

New consumer campaign MADE (NOUS in French), celebrating the creative talent Canadians bring to world audiences, made its premiere during Sunday's Academy Awards’ broadcast. The MADE...

Online & Digital Media News – Federal digital ad spend last...

Facebook and Twitter took over as the top recipients of federal advertising dollars in the 2017-18 fiscal year, according to new figures. Of the $39.2 million spent...

CRTC, Telecom & Awards News In Brief – Netflix says it...

Netflix says it shouldn't be obligated to contribute to Canadian content funds, arguing that Canada is better served by market competition than the regulation...

Film & TV News In Brief – Canadians dominate short film...

Domee Shi and Trevor Jimenez are among the Canadians nominated for Oscars in the Animated Short Film category. Three of the five films nominated...

Film and TV News In Brief – CRTC approves Quebecor’s $21-million...

The CRTC has approved Quebecor’s $21-million acquisition of French-language, speciality channels Évasion and Zeste from Serdy Média inc. The commission approved the transaction above...

Netflix hires CMF VP Cardin as first Canadian employee

Netflix has hired Stéphane Cardin, VP of Industry and Public Affairs for the Canada Media Fund (CMF), as its first Canadian employee. According to La...

CMF says women now helm 40 per cent of TV productions...

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has released its annual report for the 2017/18 fiscal year, saying women now hold 40 per cent of leadership...

Canada Media Fund embarking on cross-country consultation

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) will embark on a cross-country consultation this fall to gather stakeholder feedback. Focus groups will take place in 18...

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has announced a new $2M Web...

ONLINE CHANNELS: The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has announced a new $2M Web Series Pilot Program to support demand for Canadian linear Drama or Children’s...