Midterm Review Flashcards
what is Can Con and what does it do?
Can Con refers to Canadian Content, with the CRTC to boost the success of Canadian cultural content.
what is the 3 main critera for CanCon?
- producer is Canadian
- key creatives are Canadian
- money is spent in Canada
list 3 points related to CanCon and public policy?
- To encourage the creation of Canadian stories.
- Build Canadian production infrastructure (i.e.JOBS).
- Broadcasters are licensed on the basis of CanCon:
Meet the minimums of their Conditions of License
who regulates CanCon?
- CRTC
- the broadcast act
CMF points? how many for eligability for Can Con.
- Productions must generally earn at least 6 points out of a possible 10 to be eligible for certification
what does Can Con mean for expenditures? how must money be spent?
- 75% of production costs must be CAD
- 75% of post prod/lab work must be CAD
- Canada Media Fund (CMF)
- Telefilm
- Ontario Creates
- Bell Fund
- Independent Production Fund (IPF)
- Shaw Rocket Fund
- Black Screen Office
- Indigenous Screen Office
- Telus Fund
sources of development funding
name 3 other alternative sources for devlopment funding?
- Broadcasters / OTT platforms
- Producers
- Sweat equity
name at least 5 sources for development funding:
- Canada Media Fund (CMF)
- Telefilm
- Ontario Creates
- Bell Fund
- Independent Production Fund (IPF)
- Shaw Rocket Fund
- Black Screen Office
- Indigenous Screen Office
- Telus Fund
what are the main creative materials for the business of producing?
- One sheets
- Bibles / Pitch Decks
- Lookbooks
- Scripts
- Character designs (animation)
- Sizzle reels / trailers
*1–2pages
*Glossy with a striking visual
*Clearly get across your idea/series
*Make them want to know more
one sheets
- Cut line / Tag line - Evocative phrase to hook
buyer / audience - Logline -1-3 sentences
- Enough detail to sell the idea
- Evocative, intriguing,“sexy” images
- Attached creatives
- Contact info
one sheet key components
these are examples of what:
*“In space no one can
hear you scream…”
*“No brakes. No rules.”
*“Be afraid. Be very afraid.”
cut line/tag line
- 1-3 sentences
- The protagonist, their goal, the conflict
- Active voice
- Present tense
- Good read
logline
Expand oncomponents of One Sheet
*Series synopsis / arc
*Comparables – describe tone
*Episode synopses
*Character bios
*Writers statement
bible/pitch deck
*First episode of the show
*Better be the BEST. DAMN. EPISODE. EVER.
*Should convey the distinct vision of the show
*Execution, not just an idea
*Fun and fast read
*Is it producible?
pilot script
- Serves as a proof of concept
- Can also be a scene
- Show your characters, world, and humour
- Key for animation and “high concept” shows
- Required for doc /reality
sizzle/trailer
what are the 4 p’s
*Patience
*Perseverance
*Pragmatism
*Professionalism
what is development in regards to producing?
Shaping an initial idea for a TV series, film, or
web series from its earliest stage to where it can be financed for production
what is the producer and option agreement?
An option agreement is made between a writer and a producer and grants the producer an exclusive option to buy the rights in the writer’s work.
how long is the option agreement for producers?
1 year
how long is the renewal period for for producers?
up to 3 years
the 3 steps of the producer in development:
-obtains IP
- creative development and pitch
- financing pitch
what does ABCD mean in the CMF budget template?
A - above the line (director/writer)
B - below the line ( ex crew)
C - post production
D- soft costs (ex legal)
how many CMF points do the director and screenwriter get?
2 points
Conditions that must be in place before a party enters into
the contract. Without this the contract does not exist. E.g.?
- Ownership of IP (chain of title )
- Participation of key creative (e.g. star talent)
- CanCon certification
- Full production financing
Conditions Precedent
3 stages of business of producing
- producer pod
- pitch deck
- financing plan
al vs written contracts based on the description:
- are valid and enforceable, but very hard to prove
oral
oral vs written contracts based on the description:
- are hard proof of terms and
conditions - Banks will lend money based on a __________contract –
interim financing
written
how many points do the following have:
- 1st leader performer
-2nd lead performer - director of photography
- art director
- music composer
1 point
how do cmf points work for can con?
- points are awarded for Canadians who hold key positions in a project, such as director, screen writer, or lead performer.
- To receive 10 points, all of the key positions must be held by Canadians.
-to be eligible for certain developments/production funding they must meet certain requirements
how many points do the following have?
- bell fund
- show rocket fund
- IPF
6/10
how many points do the following have?
- federal and provincial tax credits
6/10
how many points do the following have?
telefilm
8/10
how many points do the following have?
CMF
10/10
what are the 3 chain of titlement requirements?
*Option agreement
*If adaptation, option to adapt underlying work
*Writing agreement
* If WGC, IPA writing agreement at scale
what are these 3 requirements for?
*Option agreement
*If adaptation, option to adapt underlying work
*Writing agreement
* If WGC, IPA writing agreement at scale
chain of title
which of these 3 business affairs agreements are these referring to:
chain of title documents
services agreements
financing agreement
– Option agreement
– Book option agreemen
chain of title documents
which of these 3 business affairs agreements are these referring to:
chain of title documents
services agreements
financing agreement
– Telefilm /CMF etc
– Banks
– Investors
– Distributors/Broadcasters
– Your money
– Completion guarantee
– Insurance
financing agreements
which of these 3 business affairs agreements are these referring to:
chain of title documents
services agreements
financing agreement
– Screenwriter
– Above the line talent
– Above the line crew,
producer, director
services agreements
name 3 reasons why broadcasters are so important:
- Trigger development funding
- Provide license fee (production financing)
- Trigger other production financing
whos goals would these be?
■ To make money for their shareholders
■ To inform, educate and serve the public
interest
■ To meet their CanCon quotas
■ To make great television (art)
■ Critical acclaim / prestige
broadcasters
which part of the broadcasters role is this referring to:
- Key creative, financing and production decisions
- Budget
- Total budget always stated in contract
- Line by line
- When and where
- Credits
which responsibilities are these within the broadcaster license agreement?
- promises to deliver show
- receives money for show production
producer
which responsibilities are these within the broadcaster license agreement?
- promises money and license fee
- receives rights to air the show
broadcaster
private vs public broadcasters ownership and funding:
__________Government-owned, taxpayer-funded.
_________ Privately owned, revenue-driven.
Public: Government-owned, taxpayer-funded.
Private: Privately owned, revenue-driven.
what is the main difference between private and public broadcasters
The main difference between public and private broadcasters/streamers is their ownership and funding:
- Public broadcasters (like CBC) are government-owned and primarily funded by taxpayer dollars or public funding. Their mandate is to serve the public interest, promoting culturally significant content, educational programming, and national identity.
- Private broadcasters/streamers (like Netflix or Bell Media) are privately owned and operate for profit, generating revenue through advertising, subscriptions, or a mix of both. Their content is driven more by market demand and commercial success rather than a cultural or public mandate.
