Canada Media Fund announces $210K investment in codevelopment with Denmark
Toronto, February 25, 2022 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced the results of its partnerships with the Danish Film Institute (DFI), with an investment totalling CAD$210,000. The CMF and DFI are partnering for a fifth year in a row to fund the codevelopment of the following three digital media projects.
| Title | Canadian Applicant Name | Danish Applicant Name | Project Type | CMF CAD$ | Danish Film Institute CAD$ (Approx.) |
| An Empty Seat | art et essai inc. | Makropol | Video | $33,803 | $36,197 |
| Man vs. Mutant | Tobo Inc. | Those Eyes ApS | Game | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Scarred Sky | Peterson Polaris Corp. | Vizlabs Studio ApS | Game | $44,177 | $25,823 |
Projects were evaluated and chosen by selection committees composed of representatives from each funding organisation.
About the Canada Media Fund
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) fosters, promotes, develops and finances the production of Canadian content and relevant applications for all audiovisual media platforms. The CMF guides Canadian content towards a competitive global environment through fostering industry innovation, rewarding success, enabling a diversity of voice and promoting access to content through industry and private sector partnerships. To learn more, please visit cmf-fmc.ca.
About the Danish Film Institute
The Danish Film Institute (DFI) is Denmark's national agency for film and cinema culture, operating under the Ministry of Culture. The DFI provides funding for the development, production and distribution of films, series, video games and other audiovisual content. An important task of the DFI is to encourage diversity and risk-willingness in the industry, doing so by offering many gateways to funding, highlighting talent development, keeping a sharp eye on new digital platforms and nurturing international partnerships. Located in central Copenhagen, the DFI also offers a meeting place for scholars and film lovers with screenings at the Cinematheque as well as a library and a stills archive. Please visit dfi.dk/en
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For more information, please contact:
André Ferreira
Senior Communications Manager
Canada Media Fund
aferreira@cmf-fmc.ca
416-554-2768
