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New CMF pilot program supports linear web series


TORONTO - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has launched a new $2M pilot program to support the production of Canadian linear drama or children’s and youth web series in their second or subsequent season.Administered within the CMF’s Experimental Stream, the Web Series Pilot Program is intended to meet the needs in the marketplace for linear content created for online consumption.  While eligible productions must initially be created for online distribution on platforms available to Canadian audiences, projects may subsequently be exploited on other platforms such as television, either in their original format or through the exploitation of derivative rights.The deadline...