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| Document Checklist | Download checklist |
| IPF-CMF PERSONA-ID list for key roles | Download list |
Frequently Asked Questions
In the Cogeco TV Production Program, only independent producers can apply for funding. They must have a broadcast licence for every project submitted, and must have two years of previous production experience and have already produced one broadcast dramatic series.
The Production Program provides an equity investment for the production of dramatic series and mini-series that qualify under the CRTC regulations with a minimum of six out of ten points for Canadian content certification.
No. Series must be 60 minutes (or less for children’s/youth series)
No. We only fund scripted (or fictional) series, which are scripted and performed by actors.
Yes, if there are “significant changes”. We do recommend that you contact the Fund for feedback on the original application before resubmitting.
Yes, a production company may submit more than one application per deadline.
No. You must have a broadcast licence from an eligible Canadian broadcaster.
No.
Yes. In the case of official co-productions, have a Canadian participation of not less than 50% and should demonstrate favourable sales and recoupment potential for the Fund.
No. The series must have not started principal photography before the application deadline.
Funding for series will be determined on a case-by-case basis.The Cogeco TV Production Program typically contributes $100,000 of $250,000 per series.
Note that the financial participation of IPF will never exceed that of the broadcaster.
Yes, we could award less funding than requested, depending on the budget of the project, the funding available, and the number of approved projects. You may decide to accept the IPF’s offer or not.
We announce funding decisions in June.
Measures of success can include but are not limited to audience numbers (for a previous season), international sales, series revenue, critical acclaim, awards, third party financing, continued market interest, international distribution, etc.
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.
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.
No. Funding may be pending, with the exception of your broadcast licence which must be confirmed at the time of application.