APPLICATION DETAILS

Deadline

The deadline to submit your application is October 20, 2023, 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT.

Application process

Applications are only accepted via the form on this page.

Eligibility criteria

• Canadian applicants must be CMPA members in good standing
• International producers must be from countries that have a co-production treaty with Canada or the US. For a list of Canada’s audiovisual coproduction treaties and memorandums of understanding please visit Telefilm Canada’s website
• Producers must have at least five years of experience in the screen content production industry
• Producers must have at least one producer credit on a feature film and/or at least one producer credit on a series created for a traditional broadcaster or on an OTT platform
• Must have a scripted live action feature film project in development that is suitable for international co-production
• Minimum requirement: first draft stage
• Selected participants must attend the in-person event in Berlin on February 15, 2024. Please note that participants are responsible for covering their own travel costs but are encouraged to reach out to support agencies in their respective countries/regions for financial support.

Selection process

A Selection Committee will choose a maximum of 16 producers. Of the 16 participants, a maximum of 8 CMPA members and 8 international producers will be selected.

Timelines

• Deadline: October 20, 2023
• Notification: November 3, 2023
• Online instruction: January and February 2024, 2 times per week
• In-person sessions: February 15, Berlin, Germany

Participation cost

The cost to participate in the program is CAD $1,500 for Canadian producers. The participation cost for international producers is CAD $2,000. Fees are payable upon the first consultation session.

Questions?

Sarolta Csete
Director, Mentorship & International Development
1-613-688-0952 /
1-800-686-7440 ext. 338
sarolta.csete@cmpa.ca

Jan Miller
International Consultant
1-902-823-1409
Mobile: 1-902-440-4987
jmiller@lowenbe.ca