Any applicant that is using AI technology should clearly identify all uses in their application, including existing or planned use of AI technology for both development and production phases of the project. As an equity investor, it is important to the IPF that the chain of title is clear and [...]

In 1990 Maclean Hunter Limited made an endowment in perpetuity to encourage Canadian television drama programming. The Independent Production Fund now operates with this endowment, as well as any recoupment from productions it invests in, distributing approximately $3M per year to dramatic series. The Independent Production Fund is CRTC certified [...]

No, the funding comes in the form of a repayable advance due back to the IPF if you go into the production of your series.

You can find prior examples of funded organizations and events in our Annual Reports: https://ipf.ca/about/annual-reports/

Yes.

No. Funding may be pending, with the exception of your broadcast licence which must be confirmed at the time of application.

The IPF’s equity investment is repayable according to a negotiated recoupment schedule, based on revenues generated from the production. In general, the IPF prefers a first tier position at a level to be negotiated.

Cogeco Communications is a cable company that makes annual contributions to the IPF program to finance the production of dramatic television series. The IPF Cogeco TV Production Program is separate and distinct from the Cogeco Fund.

Upon confirmation of funding, you will be issued a commitment letter that will detail the terms of the financing. This letter will contain a schedule of IPF’s expectations.

No, any revenue is distributed on a pro rata basis to all equity investors at the same time.