Canada Media Fund

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) fosters, develops, finances, and promotes the creation of Canadian content and applications across all audiovisual media platforms. It offers a suite of funding programs designed to support various stages of production for both linear projects, such as television series and films, and interactive digital media, including conceptualization, prototyping, and commercial development. The CMF’s operational model involves administering financial contributions that enable the production and distribution of Canadian stories.

The CMF was established in 2010, evolving from the Canadian Television Fund, to address the convergence of media platforms and the changing landscape of content consumption. It operates as a not-for-profit corporation, funded by the Government of Canada and contributions from Canadian cable, satellite, and Internet service providers. This foundational insight aimed to create a flexible mechanism to support Canadian cultural expression in an increasingly digital world.

The CMF serves a broad base of Canadian producers, creators, broadcasters, and content developers across the country. Its vision centers on empowering the next era of Canadian storytelling, ensuring that diverse voices and narratives from Canada reach audiences both domestically and internationally. The organization strives to build a robust, innovative, and inclusive Canadian screen industry that can thrive globally.