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 selected 21 projects to receive development financing. Of those, 18 completed their development phase and were eligible to apply to the Short Form Series Production Program on October 6th.

Production funding applications were analyzed and rated by a select jury of evaluators as well as the IPF Board of Directors, offering a wide range of perspectives. Evaluators assessed the creative materials, producer and writer team leads, production schedule, budget and financing, audience engagement strategy, recoupment potential, and business and distribution partners.

This year’s slate brings together an exciting mix of comedy, drama, thrillers, and mysteries, reflecting the creativity of emerging storytellers and the craftsmanship of experienced production teams.

IPF Chair Emilia King commented: “Each year we think we’ve seen the ceiling, and each year the creators prove us wrong. This year’s projects demonstrate a level of ambition, craft, and emotional depth that refuses to be ignored. These stories challenge conventions, widen our understanding of the world, and remind us why bold, independent voices matter. Thank you to every creator who pushed through the hard parts to get here. And thank you to our jury, the IPF team, and the board for their unwavering dedication. We’re excited to watch these projects take their next big steps.”

The IPF Short Form Series Development and Production Programs exist to stimulate Canadian creative and business expertise in the digital storytelling landscape and to encourage and support new voices in the industry. Successfully marketing and distributing original digital series and the talents behind them to Canadian and international audiences remains a key measure of success for the program.

The following productions are the recipients of IPF 2025 Short Form Series Production financing:

A Fistful of Garlic Shoved up the Patriarchy’s Vampire Ass Comedy Endzone Films Producers: Carolyn Saunders, Teresa M. Ho Writers: Carolyn Saunders, Sean Stevenson Proof of concept: https://vimeo.com/1120922662/7c68b8c1e9 British Columbia

Guenilles et Guedailles Comedy Groupe Fair-Play Producer: Véronic Charron Writers: Sinem Kara, Douaa Kachache Proof of concept: https://www.facebook.com/groupefairplayproduction/videos/1354852912963475/ Quebec

Harmony Gardens Comedy The Best Part Producers: Brenda Rusnak, Saffron Cassaday, Macaulee Cassaday Writer: Macaulee Cassaday Proof of concept: https://youtu.be/rt1pRNCiTT0 Ontario

My Bully Mia Comedy, Drama Ticket Stubbs Productions Producers: Laura Stubbs, Shawn Ahmed Writer: Laura Stubbs Proof of concept: https://youtu.be/ipkqvGl1tI4 Ontario

Otherhood Comedy Bone Vault Inc. Producer: Heidi Lynch Writers: Heidi Lynch, Cheryl Meyer Proof of concept: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WnfOqrepdc Ontario

Pénélope Partout Drama, Comedy Écho Media Producers: Emilie Beaulieu, Sarah Châtelain Writers: Daphnée Côté-Hallé, Pablo Tuduri Proof of concept: https://vimeo.com/1113351034/1c8e7e5372 Quebec

Promis juré Drama, Comedy Productions Tête en l’air Producers: Roxanne Geoffroy, Érika Gagné Writers: Érika Gagné, Charlie-Maude Rouer Proof of concept: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1NQhnQ21bB/ Quebec

Six petits cœurs brisés Drama, Comedy, Mystery/Thriller Martine aimait les films Producers: Camille Mongeau, Emile Lavoie Writers: Camille Mongeau, Emile Lavoie Proof of concept: https://vimeo.com/1108712908 Quebec

Voice of the Dead Drama, Mystery/Thriller Cotton Bush Productions Producers: Patricia Gomez Zlatar, Kathy-Ann Thomas Writers: Patricia Gomez Zlatar, Kathy-Ann Thomas Proof of concept: https://youtu.be/Lc_xyJt6FxY Quebec