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Midterm Review Flashcards

1
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what is Can Con and what does it do?

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Can Con refers to Canadian Content, with the CRTC to boost the success of Canadian cultural content.

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what is the 3 main critera for CanCon?

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  1. producer is Canadian
  2. key creatives are Canadian
  3. money is spent in Canada
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list 3 points related to CanCon and public policy?

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  • 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
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who regulates CanCon?

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  • CRTC
  • the broadcast act
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CMF points? how many for eligability for Can Con.

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  • Productions must generally earn at least 6 points out of a possible 10 to be eligible for certification
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what does Can Con mean for expenditures? how must money be spent?

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  • 75% of production costs must be CAD
  • 75% of post prod/lab work must be CAD
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  • Canada Media Fund (CMF)
  • Telefilm
  • Ontario Creates
  • Bell Fund
  • Independent Production Fund (IPF)
  • Shaw Rocket Fund
  • Black Screen Office
  • Indigenous Screen Office
  • Telus Fund
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sources of development funding

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name 3 other alternative sources for devlopment funding?

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  • Broadcasters / OTT platforms
  • Producers
  • Sweat equity
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name at least 5 sources for development funding:

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  • Canada Media Fund (CMF)
  • Telefilm
  • Ontario Creates
  • Bell Fund
  • Independent Production Fund (IPF)
  • Shaw Rocket Fund
  • Black Screen Office
  • Indigenous Screen Office
  • Telus Fund
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what are the main creative materials for the business of producing?

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  • One sheets
  • Bibles / Pitch Decks
  • Lookbooks
  • Scripts
  • Character designs (animation)
  • Sizzle reels / trailers
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*1–2pages
*Glossy with a striking visual
*Clearly get across your idea/series
*Make them want to know more

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one sheets

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  • 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
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one sheet key components

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these are examples of what:

*“In space no one can
hear you scream…”
*“No brakes. No rules.”
*“Be afraid. Be very afraid.”

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cut line/tag line

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  • 1-3 sentences
  • The protagonist, their goal, the conflict
  • Active voice
  • Present tense
  • Good read
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logline

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Expand oncomponents of One Sheet
*Series synopsis / arc
*Comparables – describe tone
*Episode synopses
*Character bios
*Writers statement

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bible/pitch deck

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*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?

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pilot script

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  • 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
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sizzle/trailer

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18
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what are the 4 p’s

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*Patience
*Perseverance
*Pragmatism
*Professionalism

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19
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what is development in regards to producing?

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Shaping an initial idea for a TV series, film, or
web series from its earliest stage to where it can be financed for production

20
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what is the producer and option agreement?

A

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.

21
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how long is the option agreement for producers?

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1 year

22
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how long is the renewal period for for producers?

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up to 3 years

23
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the 3 steps of the producer in development:

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-obtains IP
- creative development and pitch
- financing pitch

24
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what does ABCD mean in the CMF budget template?

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A - above the line (director/writer)
B - below the line ( ex crew)
C - post production
D- soft costs (ex legal)

25
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how many CMF points do the director and screenwriter get?

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2 points

26
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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
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Conditions Precedent

27
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3 stages of business of producing

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  • producer pod
  • pitch deck
  • financing plan
28
Q

al vs written contracts based on the description:

  • are valid and enforceable, but very hard to prove
A

oral

29
Q

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
A

written

30
Q

how many points do the following have:

  • 1st leader performer
    -2nd lead performer
  • director of photography
  • art director
  • music composer
A

1 point

31
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how do cmf points work for can con?

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  • 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
32
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how many points do the following have?

  • bell fund
  • show rocket fund
  • IPF
A

6/10

33
Q

how many points do the following have?

  • federal and provincial tax credits
A

6/10

34
Q

how many points do the following have?

telefilm

A

8/10

35
Q

how many points do the following have?

CMF

A

10/10

36
Q

what are the 3 chain of titlement requirements?

A

*Option agreement
*If adaptation, option to adapt underlying work
*Writing agreement
* If WGC, IPA writing agreement at scale

37
Q

what are these 3 requirements for?

*Option agreement
*If adaptation, option to adapt underlying work
*Writing agreement
* If WGC, IPA writing agreement at scale

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chain of title

38
Q

which of these 3 business affairs agreements are these referring to:
chain of title documents
services agreements
financing agreement

– Option agreement
– Book option agreemen

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chain of title documents

39
Q

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

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financing agreements

40
Q

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

A

services agreements

41
Q

name 3 reasons why broadcasters are so important:

A
  • Trigger development funding
  • Provide license fee (production financing)
  • Trigger other production financing
42
Q

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

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broadcasters

43
Q

which part of the broadcasters role is this referring to:

A
  • Key creative, financing and production decisions
  • Budget
  • Total budget always stated in contract
  • Line by line
  • When and where
  • Credits
44
Q

which responsibilities are these within the broadcaster license agreement?

  • promises to deliver show
  • receives money for show production
A

producer

45
Q

which responsibilities are these within the broadcaster license agreement?

  • promises money and license fee
  • receives rights to air the show
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broadcaster

46
Q

private vs public broadcasters ownership and funding:

__________Government-owned, taxpayer-funded.
_________ Privately owned, revenue-driven.

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Public: Government-owned, taxpayer-funded.
Private: Privately owned, revenue-driven.

47
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what is the main difference between private and public broadcasters

A

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.

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