Indiescreen 2026 is now online!

Over the past year, we’ve seen a groundswell of support from Canadians for all things homegrown, alongside a renewed desire to work together to build a better, stronger country. That same spirit of collaboration is reflected in the latest issue of Indiescreen, which celebrates the teamwork and partnerships driving Canada’s media production sector.

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CMPA names new Board of Directors for 2025-2027 term

The Canadian Media Producers Association today announced its Board of Directors for the 2025–2027 term, and confirmed the appointment of Kyle Irving as CMPA Board Chair, Michelle Wong as Treasurer and Lauren Corber as Secretary.

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Poll finds majority of Canadians want Canadian culture protected in the face of U.S. threats

Canadians overwhelmingly want their on-screen culture and stories protected, according to new public opinion research conducted by Pollara, and commissioned by the Canadian Media Producers Association.

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CMPA announces 2025/26 mentorship participants, marking 30 years of hands-on career training

The Canadian Media Producers Association  announced 19 mentees selected for participation in its 2025/26 slate of mentorship programs.

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Frantic Films, Paula Devonshire, and Leena Minifie named 2025 CMPA Indiescreen Awards winners

The Canadian Media Producers Association  announced the winners of the 2025 Indiescreen Awards, which celebrate excellence in Canadian independent media production.

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CMPA announces 2025 Indiescreen Awards nominees

There’s never been a better time to celebrate Canadian stories and the talented producers behind them. The nominees are in for the 2025 CMPA Indiescreen Awards!

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CMPA announces producer delegation to Ireland

The Canadian Media Producers Association today announced a delegation of 15 member producers who will travel to Ireland to foster partnership opportunities in Dublin and at the Galway Film Fleadh.

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2025-27 CMPA Board elections

The CMPA has begun the process of electing a new board of directors. All directors elected to the board will serve for a two-year term from September 2025 until September 2027.

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CMPA signs Canadian Screen Industry Statement of Values

This collaborative initiative, launched at the Banff World Media Festival, brings together more than 70 organizations—funders, broadcasters, producers, and equity-focused groups— united in a commitment to building a screen industry rooted in inclusion, accountability, and care.

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CMPA launches new TV producer prize as part of 2025 Indiescreen Awards

$50,000 will be awarded to TV, feature film and emerging producers at the CMPA Indiescreen Awards in September.

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CMPA appears at CRTC hearing to define Canadian content

The CMPA participated in CRTC hearings on the definition of Canadian content.

Key issues covered by the CMPA during the appearance are highlighted in this video.

The CMPA’s full appearance in front of the CRTC can be viewed on the CPAC website.

CMPA welcomes Minister Steven Guilbeault’s return to the Heritage file

Today, the CMPA released the following statement congratulating the Honourable Minister Guilbeault on his appointment to the role of Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity.

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Urgent global petition launched to protect independent filmmaking and audiovisual works

A global petition was launched today by representatives from the film and audiovisual sectors across the world, calling on all governments to stand firm and safeguard the systems that support independent film and audiovisual creation so that culture, creativity, and democratic access to diverse stories for the screen can continue to flourish.

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CMPA launches 2025/2026 mentorship program

This year marks the 30^th anniversary of the program, which pairs emerging producers with established producers at CMPA member companies for on-the-job training across all aspects of producing.

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CMPA statement on President Trump’s proposed film tariffs

The Canadian Media Producers Association today released the following statement, in response to US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on international media productions.

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Canadian producers head to Australia to accelerate global partnerships

The CMPA today unveiled the delegation of 14 producers travelling to Australia to accelerate global partnerships through curated programming and meetings.

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CMPA congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party on their election and urges government to honour commitments to Canada’s cultural sector

As our country navigates a shifting global landscape, defending a strong Canadian cultural identity has never been more important.

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New poll finds majority of Canadians support political parties that champion Canadian identity and Canada’s cultural industries

Polling released today by the CMPA, conducted by Abacus Data, finds that Canadians overwhelmingly believe in promoting and supporting Canadian culture and identity through the stories and perspectives shown on screen.

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Independent producers welcome Liberal Party promise to strengthen CBC/Radio-Canada

The CMPA welcomed today’s Liberal Party campaign promise to strengthen Canada’s national broadcaster with increased, stable funding enshrined into law.

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Canadian and French media producers strengthen partnerships and open new paths for transatlantic content

France’s Union Syndicale de la Production Audiovisuelle (USPA) and the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) announced their joint delegation of producers from France and Canada, participating in a dedicated mission to explore coproduction opportunities for drama and documentary projects.

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2025/26 CMPA membership renewal

The CMPA’s annual membership renewal period is now open.  To ensure uninterrupted access to your membership benefits and to support our collective advocacy efforts, we encourage members to renew before March 31, 2025.

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CMPA promotes Jason Lee to Managing Vice-President, BC Producers Branch and Industrial Relations

The CMPA announced the appointment of Jason Lee to Managing Vice-President, BC Producers Branch and Industrial Relations. In this new role, Jason will oversee the daily operations of the CMPA-BC Producers Branch and continue to manage the office of BC Industrial Relations.

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CMPA statement on the passing of Paul Bronfman

The CMPA today issued the following statement in response to the passing of Paul Bronfman, Chairman and CEO of the Comweb Corporation.

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CMPA sizzle reel celebrates the hard work producers put in long before the red carpet is unrolled

Working in TV and film might seem like it’s all about the red carpet, but Canada’s independent production industry thrives on the hard work of talented individuals and thousands of Canadian small businesses.

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Tracey Friesen Impact Fund

Story Money Impact, the charity that our dear friend and colleague, Tracey Friesen founded, has announced the launch of the Tracey Friesen Impact Fund, which honours Tracey’s life and work.

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