Midterm Review Flashcards by Anna Lannutti

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.

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what is the 3 main critera for CanCon?

producer is Canadian
key creatives are Canadian
money is spent in Canada

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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

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who regulates CanCon?

CRTC
the broadcast act

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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

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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

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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

sources of development funding

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name 3 other alternative sources for devlopment funding?

Broadcasters / OTT platforms
Producers
Sweat equity

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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

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what are the main creative materials for the business of producing?

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

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

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.”

cut line/tag line

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

logline

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

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?

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

sizzle/trailer

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what are the 4 p’s

*Patience
*Perseverance
*Pragmatism
*Professionalism

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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.