Rogers Series Fund tbr

Overview of the Rogers Series Fund tbr program:

The Rogers Group of Funds' Series Fund provides financial support for Canadian television series. The fund aims to assist independent producers in developing high-quality Canadian content. It offers loans to help with production financing, with a focus on scripted drama, documentary, and children’s programming. Eligible projects must be intended for broadcast on Canadian television and involve substantial Canadian creative and financial participation. The fund supports projects at various stages, including development and production, and requires a license agreement with a Canadian broadcaster.

Eligibility criteria of the Rogers Series Fund tbr program:

• The Applicant must be a taxable Canadian corporation as defined under the Income Tax Act that:
• A. Is a Canadian-controlled entity, as defined under sections 26 to 28 of the Investment Canada Act, and is under effective Canadian control.
• B. Has its head office in Canada.
• C. Derives its primary income from creating film, television, and digital media content.
• If part of a corporate group of affiliated or associated companies, the Applicant must operate and be incorporated separately from these affiliates or associates.
• The Applicant must:
• A. Own all necessary rights (including copyright) and options for the production, distribution, and exploitation of the Series in Canada and abroad.
• B. Retain an ongoing financial interest in the Series.
• Co-ventures that have received Canadian certification by the CRTC are eligible.
• A maximum of 25% of the Funds annual allocation may be accessed by broadcaster-affiliated corporations.