International affairs

The CMPA is dedicated to helping Canadian producers establish international partnerships and bring their content to screens around the world.

Contact

Sarolta Csete
Director, Mentorship and International Development
1-613-688-0952 /
1-800-656-7440 ext. 338
sarolta.csete@cmpa.ca

Ladane Ali
Coordinator, Mentorship, International Development & Policy
613-688-0950 /
1-800-656-7440 ext. 339
ladane.ali@cmpa.ca

 

To thrive in today’s global marketplace, Canadian content needs to travel across our borders and onto international screens.

The CMPA works to:

  • Promote co-production opportunities for CMPA members.
  • Expand our members’ international market knowledge.
  • Strengthen our links with offshore industry organizations looking to broaden their own international market reach and presence.

CMPA 2023-2026 International Strategy

International Co-production Accelerator Program 2.0

The International Co-Production Accelerator Program (ICAP) 2.0 is a premier training and project incubator program for scripted live-action feature films. The CMPA first offered ICAP in 2021 to respond to the continuing need to facilitate international collaboration during the global pandemic. The initiative will return this year in a hybrid format, combining virtual instruction with in-person events at Berlinale/European Film Market in 2024.

Find out more and apply →

Join an international delegation

For more information on past delegations, please contact:

Sarolta Csete
Director, Development & Corporate Affairs
1-613-688-0952 /
1-800-656-7440 ext. 338
sarolta.csete@cmpa.ca

Take your networking to another level—and another country—by joining one of our international delegations.

Our delegations are designed to help our members succeed in a globally competitive market. Previous CMPA delegations have travelled to Hong Kong, Beijing, London, Berlin, Melbourne, Los Angeles and more.

CMPA Delegation to FAME Week Africa

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 market.

Application deadline: July 4, 2023

Find out more and participate 

CMPA Delegation to CPH:DOX

The CMPA will be leading a delegation of producers to CPH:DOX, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious documentary festivals. The event is dedicated to supporting independent and innovative film and presents the latest trends in non-fiction.

The event will be taking place March 2024. More information will be available closer to the date.


International events

Content London - 2023

Nov 27, 2023

DISCOUNT FOR MEMBERS - Content London is one of the most stimulating events in the global content industry calendar. Over three days it brings the global drama, formats and factual communities together around a conference, awards and networking agenda.

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Professional development

Conference

Market

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World Congress of Science & Factual Producers - 2023

Nov 28, 2023

Registration for the World Congress of Science & Factual Producers in Seattle is NOW OPEN! Find out the latest trends and technologies in science and factual media, expand your professional network and meet your future business partners.

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Professional development

Conference

Market

International

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International Co-production Accelerator Program 2.0

Jan 08, 2024

The International Co-Production Accelerator Program (ICAP) 2.0 is a premier training and project incubator program for scripted live-action feature films.

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Professional development

International

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Upcoming CMPA events

Canada - UK Co-Production Forum

The Canada – UK Co-Production Forum aims to facilitate conversations between Canadian and UK companies producing screen-based content to explore co-production and collaboration, and to exchange information and ideas.

 

2023 Spring edition – virtual: May 30 – June 2
2023 Winter edition – hybrid: November 27 – 30 – in person, December 4-6 – virtual

 

Find out more and participate

Past calls for participation

Project
Location
Dates
Details
Delegation to Series Mania Forum
Lille, France
March 21 - 23, 2023
Canada at Content London
London, UK
November 28-29, 2022
Crossing Borders: Canada–US Co-Venture Forum
Los Angeles, CA, United States
November 1-3, 2022
CMPA Mission to Berlinale
Berlin, Germany
February 19-26, 2020
Canada-UK Business Development Day
London, UK
December 2, 2019
CMPA Mission to MediaCon (Dublin, Ireland) and Content London (London, UK)
Dublin, Ireland & London, UK
November 20-30, 2018
Pre-Sale Pitch Sessions in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA, United States
August 21-23, 2018
Delegation to Screen Forever
Melbourne, Australia
November 12-18, 2017
Delegation to the Hong Kong Filmart and Beijing
Hong Kong and Beijing, China
March 11-17, 2017

Export Resources

Optimizing your digital presence for export

 

The CMPA is currently developing a workshop that focuses on creating a digital marketing strategy, including training on  creating websites & social media engagement strategy, optimizing website content, learning about analytics and SEO specifically to prepare for export and to attract international partners.

 

The training is set to take place in February – exact dates to be confirmed. Please complete the statement of interest and needs assessmentif you would like to participate.


Exporting Screen-based content and services training module

 

We worked with a team of Certified International Trade Professionals (CITPs) specializing in trade in services to develop the ‘Exporting Screen-Based Content and Services’ workshop. It is designed to offer you comprehensive, hands-on training to facilitate selling screen-based content and services into new international markets.

In addition to the recordings from the sessions,  you will find training materials, exercises and online export resources to assist you and your company in expanding your business internationally.

Access the workshop  →


International co-productions

For more information about how productions may qualify for co-production certification and to access official treaty co-production guidelines and copies of the co-production treaties, please visit Telefilm Canada.

International treaty co-productions are films and TV programs jointly created by Canadian and foreign producers, each contributing creatively, technically and financially to the project.

These productions enjoy national status in each country. Co-productions are an excellent way for Canadian producers to tap into international financing and talent and create content with global resonance.

International treaty co-productions must be approved by Telefilm Canada and the recognized authority in the partnering country.

Canada currently has co-production agreements with more than 60 countries. The complete list is available at Telefilm Canada.

International Co-production Directory

Designed to facilitate the building of partnerships producers internationally, this searchable database provides a platform where producers can create a detailed company profile and upload information on the projects for which they are seeking co-production partners. Explore the directory →


CRTC co-ventures

For more information about the Canadian program certification process, including eligibility criteria for CRTC-certified co-ventures, please visit the CRTC website.

Canadian producers interested in working with a producer from a country with which Canada has no official co-production treaty can do so as a CRTC-certified co-venture.

These productions don’t qualify for Canadian-content tax credits, but do qualify for production services tax credit and are classified as “Canadian content” for domestic broadcast purposes.

Canadian producers participating in co-ventures must have equal decision-making responsibility and retain 50% share of investment and profits, while the foreign producer can own 100% of copyright.


Related research

Exporting Canadian Screen-based Productions in a Global Market

Trends, Opportunities and Future Directions (July 2021)

Exporting Canadian Feature Films in Global Markets

Trends, Opportunities and Future Directions (May 2017)

Exporting Canadian Television Globally

Trends, Opportunities and Future Directions (May 2017)

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