TORONTO – In what could be its last actions, the Canadian Television Fund (CTF) has announced the renewal of its digital media program and production incentive program for the 2009-2010 season.
The digital media program, which supports the digital extensions of traditional television programming, has been increased from $2 million to $10 million.
The production incentive program, launched as a pilot program last year, was designed to balance the distribution of financial support to productions across Canada by encouraging production where volumes have declined significantly. It has been increased from $5 million to $10 million.
The CTF supports the development of Canadian talent, programs, and audiences through financial investment and industry research, and is funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage and Canada’s broadcasting distribution undertakings.
It will be amalgamated with the Canadian New Media Fund next year and re-branded as the Canada Media Fund.
For information on the programs, including the application procedures and deadlines, click here.
