TORONTO – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) provided $371.8M in funding to 574 productions in the 2012-2013 fiscal year, according to its just-released online annual report that outlines its role in shaping Canada’s creative economy and digital future.
A total of 489 television and related digital media productions were supported through its Convergent Stream and 85 innovative and interactive digital media projects through its Experimental Stream.
In addition to its financial support, the CMF also continued to provide industry intelligence to its stakeholders through the publication of nine research projects and white papers, plus launched TMC Resource Kit, an online resource. The annual report also provides information on a number of CMF initiatives designed to promote the success of Canadian content, including the Canadaonscreen.ca website, international partnerships with events such as MIPCOM, where Canada was Country of Honour, and a regional promotion strategy.
“Canadian audiovisual content continues to win awards and attract audiences in Canada and around the world”, said president and CEO Valerie Creighton, in a statement. “The CMF is pleased to play an active role in fostering, developing and promoting this highly creative industry and contributing to the growth of Canada’s digital economy. The overall CMF program budget dedicated to the creation of Canadian audiovisual content in 2012-2013 triggered more than $1.2B in production volume.”
