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CBC FILMS encompasses the national public broadcasters continued investment in Canadian cinema and spans film initiatives including funding, pre-buys and acquisitions for CBC broadcast and streaming platforms. CBC FILMS funding supports the production of feature films led by female, LGBTQ, Indigenous and diverse filmmakers that reflect, represent, and reframe a range of perspectives through character-driven stories that are at the centre of the Canadian experience.

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CBC FILMS CELEBRATES CANADIAN FEATURES THIS SUMMER

CBC FILMS will showcase the broadcast and streaming premieres of four original Canadian feature films this summer on CBC and CBC Gem and has confirmed funding for three new features, reinforcing the national public broadcasters continued investment in Canadian cinema. Read More »

CBC FILMS CELEBRATES CANADIAN FILMMAKERS AT TIFF

As 12 films supported by Canadas public broadcaster make their debut at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2018), CBC is reinforcing its longstanding commitment to Canadian filmmakers with the rollout of new brand CBC FILMS Read More »

MEHERNAZ LENTIN TO LEAD CBC BREAKING BARRIERS FILM FUND

CBC today announced that Mehernaz Lentin has been appointed senior director of the CBC BREAKING BARRIERS FILM FUND Read More »

CBC BREAKING BARRIERS FILM FUND ANNOUNCES THREE NEW PROJECTS

CBC BREAKING BARRIERS FILM FUND in support of underrepresented, experienced filmmakers today announced the next three feature films selected for funding: AN AUDIENCE OF CHAIRS from Deanne Foley and Rosemary House, an unflinching look at a womans struggle with mental illness; LEVEL 16 by Danishka Esterhazy, a sci-fi thriller that uncovers the dark side of the beauty business; and RED SNOW by Marie Clements, an epic international love story following a Gwichin soldier in Afghanistan. Read More »

CBC BREAKING BARRIERS FILM FUND AND REELABILITIES TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCH NEW SCREENWRITING FUN

CBC Breaking Barriers Film Fund and ReelAbilities Toronto Film Festival today announced a new screenwriting fund to grant $10,000 in awards to Canadian writers of theatrical-length screenplays and treatments who identify as part of a disability community. Read More »

CBC BREAKING BARRIERS FILM FUND TRIGGERS FIRST THREE PROJECTS

CBC today announced the first three films selected by the CBC BREAKING BARRIERS FILM FUND, which was launched in November 2016 in support of underrepresented Canadian creators. Read More »

CBC LAUNCHES CBC BREAKING BARRIERS FILM FUND IN SUPPORT OF UNDERREPRESENTED CANADIAN CREATORS

CBC today announced the CBC Breaking Barriers Film Fund in support of underrepresented Canadian creators, offering critical resources to filmmakers struggling to make their unique voices heard. Read More »