Applications open for OMDC International Financing Forum

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Applications open for OMDC International Financing Forum --

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 08:42

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The Ontario Media Development Corporation s (OMDC) International Financing Forum (IFF), which runs from 13 to 14 September at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), has announced a number of key dates for filmmakers.

Timelines/deadlines (All dates may be subject to change).

Applications open: 23 May 2015

Application deadline for Canadian producers: 17 June 2015

Application deadline for international producers: 24 June 2015

All applications must be submitted via the OMDC Online Application Portal (OAP).

The Event

IFF is OMDC s feature film co-financing event at the Toronto International Film Festival for independent producers and industry executives developing and financing English language projects for the world market. Selected international and Canadian producers are brought together with international sales agents, US distributors, equity financiers, agents and executive producers for brokered meetings and exclusive networking opportunities.

Guidelines and Application Process

Canadian and international feature film producers are eligible to participate in IFF 2015. Registration is free but competitive. Final selection to participate is based on company track record and the suitability of projects.

Eligible applicants must have at a minimum:

One full producer credit on a theatrically released feature by a recognisable distributor (Producers with only executive producer, co-producer and associate producer credits are not eligible)

A market oriented English-language project in development which requires international co-production and/or financing partners. (Please note: IFF accepts non- English-language projects only with prior approval.)

Priority will be given to projects which have not premiered at other co-financing or co-production markets. One project application per company is accepted.

OMDC s Online Application Portal (OAP)

All new applications must be submitted via the OMDC OAP. Applications submitted by any other method will not be accepted.

Prior to commencing an application, participants must register an organisation s corporate information through the OAP. If this has not already been done, visit the OMDC application page. If experiencing problems with setting up an organisation s corporate information, email applyhelp@omdc.on.ca for assistance. This email address can also be used for any technical questions about the OAP.

If a company is registered, the IFF program deadline will appear in the applicant s dashboard. To start the application, click on Start new application and follow the onscreen directions to access the application form.

Further information and the link to the Online Application Portal (OAP) are posted on the OMDC website.

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