September 9, 2026 — The Independent Production Fund (IPF) is proud to announce the selected participants for the second edition of the IPF Pre-Application Training Program for Prairie Producers. Following the success of the inaugural program in 2025, this initiative continues to strengthen the capacity of Prairie-based producers to prepare competitive series development funding applications. [...]

September 9, 2026 — The Independent Production Fund (IPF), in partnership with Media NB, Innovative PEI and Picture NL, is pleased to announce the participants of the inaugural IPF Pre-Application Training Program for Atlantic Producers. Building on the successful launch of the program earlier this year, this initiative provides emerging and mid-career producers based in [...]

New partnership between the Independent Production Fund, Media NB, Innovative PEI and Picture NL Atlantic-based series producers and writers will gain critical training and mentorship to strengthen funding applications Programme ouvert aux candidatures francophones Application portal now open here August 6, 2026 — The Independent Production Fund (IPF) is pleased to announce the launch of [...]

On Screen Manitoba and Creative Saskatchewan renew partnership for 2026 Prairie-based series producers and writers will gain critical training and mentorship to strengthen funding applications Programme ouvert aux candidatures francophones Application portal now open here August 6, 2026 — Following the success of the inaugural program in 2025, the Independent Production Fund (IPF), in partnership [...]

June 16, 2026 - The Independent Production Fund (IPF) has approved production financing totalling over $1.8M for the following 11 companies and television series (6 English-language and 5 French-language). The Cogeco TV Production Program is supported by Cogeco and provides Canadian independent producers with financing for the production of fiction television series and mini-series. Here [...]

April 29, 2026 - The Independent Production Fund (IPF) Board of Directors have approved financing for 21 scripted short form series as part of its 2026 Short Form Series Development Program. These series are being developed primarily for digital platforms and channels, with 14 projects in English and 7 in French. The Program supports the [...]

February 16, 2026 - The Independent Production Fund (IPF) is pleased to announce updated eligibility criteria for the Cogeco TV Production Program, which now accepts applications for scripted television series with a running time of 30 minutes per episode, in addition to the 60‑minute format series and children’s series of any length it currently supports. [...]

November 27, 2025 – The IPF Board of Directors has approved production financing for 9 scripted short form series, 5 in English and 4 in French. The IPF is providing $2.2M in equity investments to support these projects. In March, the IPF received 225 eligible applications, the highest number to date. A 42-member evaluation committee [...]

September 2, 2025 — The Independent Production Fund (IPF) is proud to announce the selected participants for the second edition of the Pre-Application Training Program for Northern Producers. Following the success of the inaugural program in 2024, this initiative continues to strengthen the capacity of northern-based producers to prepare competitive series development funding applications. Delivered [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2025 — The Independent Production Fund (IPF), in partnership with On Screen Manitoba, Creative Saskatchewan, and the Whistler Film Festival Society (WFF), is pleased to announce the participants of the inaugural Pre-Application Training Program for Prairie Producers. Building on the successful launch of the program earlier this year, this initiative [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New partnership between the Independent Production Fund, On Screen Manitoba and Creative Saskatchewan Prairie-based series producers and writers will gain critical training and mentorship to strengthen funding applications Programme ouvert aux candidatures francophones Application portal now open here July 21, 2025 — The Independent Production Fund (IPF) is pleased to announce the [...]

June 17, 2025 - (Toronto/Montréal) – The IPF announces funding decisions for the Cogeco TV Production Program deadline on April 16, 2025. The Independent Production Fund (IPF) has approved production financing in the amount of over $2.5M for the following 14 companies and television series (8 English language projects and 6 French language projects). The Cogeco [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IPF, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut renew partnership for 2025 Whistler Film Festival Society returns as program administrator Applications Now Open here https://form.jotform.com/251356181411247 June 9, 2025 — Following the success of the inaugural program in 2024, the Independent Production Fund (IPF), in partnership with the Nunavut Film Development Corporation, Northwest Territories Film [...]

April 16, 2025 – The Independent Production Fund (IPF) Board of Directors have approved financing for 21 scripted short form series as part of its 2025 Short Form Series Development Program. These series are being developed primarily for digital platforms and channels, with 13 projects in English and 8 in French. The Program supports the [...]

IPF and CMF renew their joint Short Form Series Development Program Total budget of $600,000, with a maximum of $30,000 per project Updated program guidelines and FAQs now available Application portal opens February 3, 2025, submission deadline March 3, 2025, at 5 PM ET February 3, 2025 – The IPF and CMF have renewed their strategic partnership for the Short Form Series Development Program, [...]

November 20, 2024 – The IPF Board of Directors has approved production financing for 12 short form series, 8 in English and 4 in French. With combined financial backing from both the IPF and CMF, the total investment in the 12 series is nearly $3M. In March, a record 218 projects were submitted to the [...]

IPF and CMF Expand Partnership with Short Form Series Production Funding Expanded partnership injects $1M into IPF production program Maximum request for production funding increased to $250,000 Toronto, September 17, 2024 – The Independent Production Fund (IPF) and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) are excited to announce the expansion of their financial partnership to now [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2024 — The Independent Production Fund (IPF) is thrilled to announce the participants joining the inaugural IPF Pre-Application Training Program for Northern Producers. This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide northern-based producers with training and support to create a competitive series development funding application. The program will include workshops and personalized [...]

June 12, 2024 - (Toronto/Montreal) – The Independent Production Fund announces funding decisions for the Cogeco TV Production Program deadline on April 17, 2024. The Independent Production Fund has approved production financing in the amount of over $2.4M for the following 11 companies and television series (7 English language projects and 4 French language projects). [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First ever joint partnership between the Independent Production Fund, Nunavut Film Development Corporation, Northwest Territories Film Commission and Yukon Media Development Territory based series’ producers & writers will receive critical training and mentorship designed to improve funding application skills Program facilitation will be led by the Whistler Film Festival Society Application portal [...]

April 16, 2024 - The Independent Production Fund (IPF) and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) have approved financing for 33 scripted short form series as part of the 2024 CMF-IPF Short Form Series Development Program. These series are being developed for exploitation primarily on digital platforms and channels. 22 of the approved series are in [...]

Toronto, January 16, 2024 - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and the Independent Production Fund (IPF) today announced the renewal of the IPF-CMF Short Form Series Development Program (formerly known as the Development Packaging Program: Short Form Scripted Series). With a total budget of $900,000, the program encourages the creation of high-quality, original, Canadian scripted short-form [...]

Job offer: Community & Communication Coordinator (bilingual) About The IPF The Independent Production Fund is a catalyst in advancing the careers of emerging television producers and creators by financially supporting the development and production of original and distinctive television series.  Founded in 1991, and certified by the CRTC, the IPF has invested more than $85M [...]

November 22, 2023 - The IPF announces funding for nine scripted short form series. The IPF Board of Directors has approved 2023 production financing for 9 scripted short form series. These are series which have been created for exploitation primarily on digital platforms and channels. 6 of the approved series are in English and 3 [...]

June 13, 2023 - (Toronto/Montréal) – The Independent Production Fund announces funding decisions for the Cogeco TV Production Program deadline on April 17, 2023 . The Independent Production Fund has approved production financing in the amount of over $1.7M for the following 9 companies and television series (4 English language projects and 5 French language [...]

April 18, 2023 - The Independent Production Fund (IPF) and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) have approved financing for 30 scripted short-form series as part of the 2023 CMF-IPF Development Packaging Program. These are series which are being developed for exploitation primarily on digital platforms and channels. 20 of the approved series are in English [...]

Toronto, February 1, 2023 - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and the Independent Production Fund (IPF) are announcing the renewal and increase of the CMF-IPF Development Packaging Program: Short Form Scripted Series, an initiative to encourage the creation of high-quality, original, Canadian scripted short-form series — a format that has been experiencing a surge in [...]

November 22, 2022 - The IPF announces funding for nine scripted short form series. The IPF Board of Directors has approved 2022 production financing for nine (9) scripted short form series. These are series which have been created for exploitation primarily on digital platforms and channels. Five (5) of the approved series are in English [...]

June 13, 2022 - (Toronto/Montréal) – The Independent Production Fund announces funding decisions for the Cogeco TV Production Program deadline on April 1, 2022. The Independent Production Fund has approved production financing in the amount of over $1.5M for the following 9 companies and television series (5 English language projects and 4 French language projects). [...]

Toronto, June 2, 2022 - After 31 years as head of the Quebec Office of the Independent Production Fund, Claire Dion is resigning on July 1 to undertake new challenges. During her tenure as Associate Director, she oversaw the IPF’s funding of hundreds of French-language film, tv, digital and interactive productions and professional development projects. [...]

April 19, 2022 - The IPF Board of Directors has approved financing for twenty (20) scripted short-form series as part of the 2022 Development Packaging Program. These are series which are being developed for exploitation primarily on digital platforms and channels. Thirteen (13) of the approved series are in English and seven (7) are in [...]

Toronto, January 14, 2022 - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) will renew its strategic partnership with the Independent Production Fund (IPF) on the Development Packaging Program designed to support the development of high quality, Canadian, original, scripted short-form drama series. This collaboration will leverage resources from both organizations to encourage more positive outcomes in the [...]

November 23, 2021 - The IPF announces funding for ten scripted short form series. The IPF Board of Directors has approved 2021 production financing for ten (10) scripted short form series. These are series which have been created for exploitation primarily on digital platforms and channels. Six (6) of the approved series are in English [...]

June 8, 2021 - (Toronto/Montréal) – The Independent Production Fund announces funding decisions for the Cogeco TV Production Program deadline on April 1, 2021. The Independent Production Fund has approved production financing in the amount of over $2.8M for the following 13 companies and television series (8 English language projects and 5 French language projects). [...]

Montreal, April 22, 2021 – The Independent Production Fund is seeking a candidate for the position of Program and Project Manager Position in Montreal Full-time position, remote work in accordance with public health guidelines Start date: May 31, 2021 Salary: Starting at $60,000 Benefits: Group insurance, 3 weeks of annual vacation Minimum of 3 years [...]

April 21, 2021 - The IPF Board of Directors has approved financing for twenty (20) scripted short-form series as part of the 2021 Development Packaging Program. These are series which are being developed for exploitation primarily on digital platforms and channels. Thirteen (13) of the approved series are in English and seven (7) are in [...]

November 23, 2020 - The IPF announces funding for nine scripted short form series. The IPF Board of Directors has approved 2020 production financing for nine (9) scripted short form series. These are series which have been created for exploitation primarily on digital platforms and channels. Six (6) of the approved series are in English [...]

June 9, 2020 - (Toronto/Montréal) – The Independent Production Fund announces funding decisions for the Cogeco TV Production Program deadline on May 4, 2020. The Independent Production Fund has approved production financing in the amount of over $2.1 M for the following 12 companies and television series (4 English language projects and 8 French language [...]

May 19, 2020 - IPF PRODUCER BURSARIES For Creators/Producers of Scripted Short Form Series The Independent Production Fund and the Banff World Media Festival are providing three Canadian short-form scripted series producers/creators with: A full-access virtual networking pass for BANFF 2020 Virtual Edition Complimentary registration and a travel subsidy to attend the 2021 Banff World [...]

April 22, 2020 - The IPF Board of Directors has approved financing for twenty (20) scripted short-form series as part of the 2020 development packaging program. These are series which are being developed for exploitation primarily on digital platforms and channels. Thirteen (13) of the approved series are in English and seven (7) are in French. The [...]

April 13, 2020 - The 2020 Banff International Media Festival was cancelled due to the pandemic, but some activities were maintained, including the Banff International Media Festival Travel Grants for Independent Digital Producers, awarded by the Independent Production Fund (IPF). These grants are now open for the 2021 edition and will allow three Canadian web [...]

March 25, 2020 - The Independent Production Fund announced today that the deadline for applications to the Cogeco TV Production Program has been extended from April 1st to Monday, May 4, 2020.  The IPF is granting this extension due to the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak in our community. All application and program requirements remain [...]

March 6, 2020 - CALLING ALL CANADIAN WEB DRAMA SERIES PRODUCERS/CREATORS! Launch Date: Friday, March 6 Deadline: Friday, April 9, 5pm EST Winners will be notified: Friday, April 30 Do you have a scripted digital drama series looking for partners, funders, platforms, distributors, strategies, brands, audiences? Do you think that you could benefit professionally by [...]

August 15, 2019 (Toronto, Montreal) - Canadian productions stand out this year at Webfest Berlin with 12 series nominated in 9 categories. The majority are series supported by the IPF including: Blackout – sci-fi/horror; Detention Adventure – action/suspense;  Georges est mort – comedy, La maison des folles – drama; The Vault – sci-fi/horror; Running with Violet (season 2) – Best Returning Series. In addition, series supported by the [...]

August 8, 2019 - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) will strategically partner with the Independent Production Fund (IPF) on a recently announced Development Packaging Program designed to support the development of high quality, Canadian, original, scripted short-form drama series. This collaboration will leverage resources from both organizations in order to encourage more positive outcomes in [...]

July 10, 2019 - A new decade is a great reason to review, revise and refocus; the IPF has always prepared for the future. So, here are the news headlines: Andra Sheffer to retire from the IPF after 28 years as its founding CEO, on December 31, 2019. Jon Taylor to become the new CEO [...]

June 21, 2019 - The Independent Production Fund announces funding for 12 scripted web series. The IPF Board of Directors has approved 2019 production financing for twelve (12) scripted short-form series. These are series which have been created for exploitation primarily on digital platforms and channels. Seven (7) of the approved series are in English [...]

May 14, 2019 (Toronto/Montréal) – The Independent Production Fund announces funding decisions for the Cogeco TV Production Program deadline on April 1, 2019. The Independent Production Fund has approved production financing in the amount of $2.5 M for the following 16 companies and television series (8 English language projects and 8 French language projects). The [...]

April 11, 2019 - The IPF is providing four Canadian short-form scripted series producers/creators with complimentary full registration and travel grants to attend the 2019 Banff World Media Festival, and receive mentorship while at the Festival. The participants selected are: Charlie David Avocado Toast Ontario Karen Knox Slo Pitch Ontario Jessica L’Heureux Abigaëlle et la séduction [...]

April 3, 2019 - (Toronto/Montreal) The Independent Production Fund and its 40-member Pre-Selection Committees have selected 20 short-form series proposals which are now eligible to advance to the next phase of the application process and apply for Production Financing. These include 14 projects in English and 6 in French. Three web series previously funded by [...]