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Telefilm Canada
Spark Plug Program

The aim of this program is to advance the skills of visible minority and aboriginal producers.

This program provides funding, professional development training and advances the creative and business skills of visible minority and aboriginal producers in the development of dramatic television. This includes increasing the number of promising television scripts available for licensing from these cultural groups, and promoting partnerships among producers and broadcasters.

Eligibility
  • Be a visible minority or a self-declared Aboriginal person
  • Operate a Canadian controlled corporation with the meaning of The Canada Investment Act
  • Have a head office based in Canada
  • Have their company's activities taking place in Canada

Please contact Telefilm Canada's Spark Plug Program for a complete list of eligibility requirements.

Amount
  • Funding component (amount not specified)
  • Professional Development Training
  • Attendance at the Banff Television Festival
Submissions Date

Fall

Website

Telefilm Canada
Spark Plug Program

Phone

514.283.6363 / Toll-free: 1.800.567.0890