APPLICATION DETAILS

Deadline

July 3, 2023. Deadline extended to July 4, 2023 due to the long weekend.

Application process

Applications are only accepted via the form on this page.

Target participants

Producers with demonstrated interest in the African market. Producers creating all genres and platforms are welcome to apply.

Eligibility criteria

• Must be CMPA members in good standing

Selection process

A Selection Committee will choose up to 15 producers to benefit from financial assistance of up to $4,000 per person .

The CMPA will open up virtual preparatory sessions and networking opportunities on site to interested members on a first come first served basis.

Format

Preparatory sessions will be offered virtually.

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Timelines

• Deadline:  July 3, 2023. Deadline extended to July 4, 2023 due to the long weekend.
• Notification:  July 17, 2023
• Preparatory virtual sessions: TBA
• Activities: September 1-6, 2023 (not inclusive of travel days)

Up to 15 producers will be invited to join the CMPA delegation travelling to FAME Week Africa 2023 from September 1-6, not inclusive of travel days.

The event caters to industry professionals in the creative industries across Africa and internationally. Participating Canadian producers will have the opportunity to connect with local producers for the purposes of engaging in co-productions and to gather market intelligence on the African market.

This year Canada will be guest country at the event that will showcase the opportunities for collaboration between Africa and Canada. In addition to participating at FAME Week, participating producers will have the opportunity to tour locations, facilities and access curated B2B meetings and networking events.

Financial assistance of up to $4,000 CDN or 50% of real costs (whichever amount is less) will be available to help offset a portion of travel, accommodation and conference registration expenses.