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Telefilm Canada
| • | Telefilm Canada is a federal cultural agency dedicated primarily to the development and promotion of the Canadian film, television, new media and music industries. Telefilm Canada reports to the Department of Canadian Heritage. |
| • | One of Telefilm’s key goals is to increase the domestic market share of Canadian films to 5% by 2006. |
| • | Telefilm administers the Equity Investment Program on behalf of the Canadian Television Fund. Of the $114.6 million available in the Equity Investment Program, $7.5 million is earmarked for feature film projects. |
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| – | $251.6 million (2003-04) |
| • | Canada Feature Film Fund-Production |
| • | Canada Feature Film Fund-Development |
| • | Canada Feature Film Fund-Marketing |
| • | Complementary Activities |
| • | Screenwriting
Assistance Program |
| • | Low-Budget Independent Feature Program |
| • | Industrial & Professional Development |
| • | National Training Program |
| • | Canadian Television Fund Equity Investment Program |
| – | $114.6 million (2003-04) |
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| • | Canadian Feature Film Fund has the overall objective of increasing Canadian theatrical audiences for Canadian films. |
| • | Canada Feature Film Fund-Development Financing for Producers sets out financing schemes for both the English and French language markets: for the English market financing is in the form of a non-interest bearing repayable advance of up to 80% of the development budget or $300,000; for the French market financing in the form of a non-interest bearing repayable advance of up to 60% of eligible development costs or $150,000. |
| • | Canada Feature Film Fund Production Financing for Producers makes financing by way of equity investment of up to $3.5 million, or 49% of Canadian production costs available for projects with potential to succeed at the box office. |
| • | Canada Feature Film Fund-Screenwriting Assistance Program to develop creative talent and feature film screenplays that have high box office potential. A non-interest bearing repayable advance of $11,822 is awarded for a script outline and $16,550 for a first draft. |
| • | Canada Feature Film Fund-Low Budget Feature Film Assistance Program supports the production and post-production/completion of high-quality, original and culturally relevant low-budget features. Assistance is provided in the form of a non-interest bearing repayable advance of up to 65% of total budget or up to $200,000. |
| • | Theatrical Documentary Pilot Program to support the development, production and post-production/completion of documentary features. An equity investment of $250,000 is available for development, production, post-production and a non-equity advance of $100,000 is available for completion. |
| • | Canadian Television Fund Equity Investment Program provides assistance for feature films through direct cash investments which result in undivided copyright ownership in eligible productions. The investment in an eligible production may be up to 49%. In some cases the Equity Investment Program may also participate in productions through loans, advances and contributions. |
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| • | Canadian Feature Film Fund-Marketing Financing for Distributors makes financing available for Canadian theatrical release costs from early stage marketing costs, to test marketing and campaign creation to prints and advertising. Financing is in the form of a non-interest bearing repayable advance of up to 75% of the marketing costs for the release of the film. |
| • | Canadian Feature Film Fund-Canada Showcase to increase awareness of high quality Canadian works at Canadian festivals, and to encourage opportunities to celebrate, showcase and market Canadian works at festivals that are international, national or regional in scope. Financial assistance of up to 15% of the event’s budget is available. |
| • | Canadian Feature Film Fund-International Markets & Festivals Participation helps Canadian productions enter major industry events and provides subtitling assistance under certain conditions for participation in recognized events. |
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| • | Industrial Professional Development Fund makes grants available to organizations active within the industry to deliver high calibre mid-career training to industry professionals. The total amount allocated to the fund is $500,000 and there are different contracts awarded each year. |
| • | National Training Program in the film & Video Sector provides core funding to internationally recognized training schools in Canada that provide highly specialized, applied training to talented Canadians in preparation for a dedicated career in film and video production. Financial assistance takes the form of a contribution of up to 50% of the applicant’s operating costs per year for three years. |
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Canadian Television Fund
| • | A private non-profit organization responsible for supporting the production and broadcast of high-quality Canadian television programs. |
| • | The CTF is funded through contributions from the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Canadian cable industry, the direct-to-home satellite industry, broadcast distribution undertakings, and Telefilm Canada. |
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| – | $255.2 million (2003-04) |
| • | License Fee Program (Features) |
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| • | Canadian Television Fund License Fee Program has earmarked $7.5 million total each year for feature film projects. For English-language features the CTF provides an investment of four times the license fee, 20% of Canadian production costs or $500,000 (the lesser of the three). For French-language productions the CTF provides eight times the license fee, 20% of Canadian production costs, or $500,000 (the lesser of the three). |
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Canada Council for the Arts
| • | A national arm’s length organization with a mandate to foster and promote the production and enjoyment of the arts in Canada. |
| • | Funding comes through an annual appropriation from Parliament, endowment income, donations and bequests. |
| • | Of the $12.7 million allocated to the media arts in 2003-04, approximately $1 million was used for feature film related activities. |
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| • | Grants to Film & Video Artists assists Canadian artists working with film and video as means of artistic expression. Research/Creation grants of up to $60,000 provide artists with opportunities for creative renewal, experimentation, professional development, research, and production of independent film and video artworks. Production Grants of up to $25,000 cover the direct costs of production and post-production of independent film or video artworks by film and video artists. Scriptwriting Grants of up to $20,000 cover the direct costs of scriptwriting. |
| • | Aboriginal Media Arts Programprovides grants to Aboriginal media artists to help them develop their careers and produce independent media artworks. Grants of up to $20,000 are available for scriptwriting, research, and development; up to $60,000 for production and completion of an independent artwork; up to $60,000 for professional development and training. |
| • | Grants to Media Arts Production Organizations: Project Development Grants supports time-limited projects initiated by Canadian non-profit, artist-run organizations, groups or collectives. The projects must be intended to provide enhanced opportunities for the production of independent media artworks by Canadian artists. Grants of up to $20,000 are available. |
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| • | Grants for Media Arts Dissemination: Annual Assistance for Programming is directed to Canadian non-profit artist-run organizations that present Canadian independent media artworks to the public through an annual, ongoing program. The objective is to develop committed audiences for media arts. There is no fixed amount for the grant. |
| • | Grants for Media Arts Dissemination: Annual Assistance to Media Arts Festivals provides grants to nationally and internationally recognized media arts festivals that raise the profile of Canadian independent media art. There is no fixed amount for the grant. |
| • | Grants for Media Arts Dissemination: Annual Assistance for Distribution Organizations offers annual assistance to Canadian non-profit, media arts distribution organizations that distribute independent work by Canadian media artists. A two-year grant is available to contribute to the direct costs of distribution activities, promotional activities, and administration. |
| • | Media Arts Dissemination Project Grants assists non-profit Canadian arts organizations to undertake innovative, time-limited projects that disseminate Canadian independent media artworks to the public. Average grants have been $15,000. |
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| • | The Flying Squad makes a grant of up to $8,000 available to non-profit media arts organizations for the purpose of organizational research and planning, mentoring, collaborative initiatives and professional development. The program is intended to help strengthen organizational capacity and assist individuals develop skills, networks, and support systems. |
| • | Travel Grants to Media Arts Professionals assists Canadian, independent media artists to travel on occasions important to the development of their artistic practice or career. Grants of up to $2,500 are available. |
| • | Media Arts Commissioning Program supports organizations commissioning Canadian artists to produce media artworks for presentation to local, national or international audiences. Grants of up to $100,000 contribute to costs related to the production and presentation of commissioned works. |
| • | Assistance to Media Arts Production Organizations offers operating assistance to Canadian non-profit, artist-run media arts organizations. These funded organizations will provide support for production of independent media art to Canadian artists. The program involves three levels of assistance: Start up assistance grants of up to $20,000; Annual Operating Assistance and Multi-Year Operating Assistance grants of no fixed amount. |
| • | Visiting foreign Artists Program provides grants of up to $3000 for Canadian professional arts organizations to encourage visits by individual professional foreign
artists of outstanding achievement. These visitors will conduct workshops, and master classes. |
| • | Artists and Community Collaboration Fund is a designated investment that brings together professional artists and the broader community. The fund offers financial support to projects that connect professional artists and communities. Grants of no fixed amount are available. |
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National Film Board of Canada
| • | National cultural agency charged with the production, distribution and promotion of diverse, challenging and culturally relevant documentary works. |
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| • | Communications & Outreach Development |
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| • | Independent directors may submit proposals for documentary films to the National Film Board. Proposals may then be accepted to be developed and eventually produced and marketed through the National Film Board. |
| • | The National Film Board participates in co-productions with independent filmmakers with projects that fit its mission and goals. NFB financial contributions range from 30% to 49% of the overall budget. |
| • | Filmmaker Assistance Program is designed to help developing independent filmmakers complete their films by providing assistance in the form of technical services up to a cash value of $5,000 per project. |
| • | Aboriginal Filmmaking Program to support documentary films by Aboriginal directors. National Film Board support of no fixed amount is available at both the development and production stages. |
| • | Reel Diversity invites project proposals from emerging visible minority filmmakers. Three will be selected to go into full production with an overall budget of $200,000 per project. |
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| • | The National Film Board maintains an extensive distribution network for its own film products and those of private producers. The NFB invites applications from private producers who would like their film(s) distributed through this network. |
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| • | SPARK Initiative provides opportunities to help filmmakers develop their skills and access film and video industry training programs. |
| • | First Stories to further the technical skills of emerging Aboriginal filmmakers from Manitoba by providing intensive training workshops. |
| • | Equity Training Program provides professional development in film and video for members of employment equity designated groups. |
| • | Momentum is a seven-week program for Ontario filmmakers designed to provide them with insight into the documentary film industry. It offers both an intensive workshop and a monitored filmmaking experience that helps participants develop hands-on knowledge. |
| • | Mentorship Program allows filmmakers to attend master classes |
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Department of Canadian Heritage; Business Development Bank of Canada
| • | The Department of Canadian Heritage and the Business Development Bank of Canada jointly sponsor the Cultural Industries Development Fund. |
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| • | Cultural Industries Development Fund provides financial assistance to eligible Canadian-owned cultural businesses. Support is in the form of loans ranging from $20,000 to $250,000 for working capital, expansion projects, and various other initiatives. The fund also offers assistance of up to $10,000 for the preparation of business plans or market studies to complete a Cultural Industries Development Fund proposal. |
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