Tag: Funding
Unions and guilds call on Telefilm to stop funding productions not...
A coalition of eight major unions and guilds - representing over 87,000 screenwriters, directors, performers, artists, and crew in Canadian film & television –...
Minority language community media to receive $12.5M
Minority language community radio stations and newspapers will benefit from $12.5 million in funding announced by the federal government Monday.
Employment, Workforce Development and Official...
Netflix pulls back on program funding, citing CRTC mandates
Netflix has confirmed it's pulling back on its film and television training and development programs in Canada, citing mandated CRTC contributions under the Online...
Online Streaming Act to bring in estimated $200M annually, says CRTC
The CRTC estimates the Online Streaming Act (formerly Bill C-11) will bring in an estimated $200 million per year in new funding for the...
Canadian ethnic media producers lobby for support
Independent ethnic community television producers have launched the "This Show is Made with Zero Support from the Government" campaign, saying third-language programming is in...
Federal budget falls short on closing advertising loopholes, AI protections, say...
A cross-section of Canadian media advocacy and culture groups are taking issue with what was "missing" from last week's federal budget, ranging from a...
Indigenous Screen Office to receive permanent funding
Canadian Heritage has announced permanent funding to support the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) to the tune of $65 million over five years starting in 2024–25...
Broadcasters share of Online News Act funding to be capped at...
Broadcasters will receive a maximum 30% of monetary agreements reached with digital platforms under the Online News Act, with CBC/Radio-Canada's share of the funding...
CMF to enact ‘modern, more agile’ funding approach
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) says it's embracing a future model that focuses on supporting creators and stories regardless of platform, following calls for...
Creative BC launches $100K Pilot Podcast Program
Creative BC is getting into the podcast funding space with the launch of a $100,000 Pilot Podcast Program.
The first-of-its-kind program will support the development,...
