Projects are assessed based on analysis of creative materials, audience engagement strategy, traffic metrics and audience feedback resulting from the Video Content posted online in Phase 1 of the application process; production strategies; scheduling; budget and financing; distribution and web strategies; marketing and promotion plans; projected traffic; business model and revenue projections; maintenance strategies, third party financing and endorsements, associated interactive activities, recoupment, etc. The primary criterion for acceptance by the Fund will be the quality of the project. . The Independent Production Fund reserves the right to request additional information relating to the production, as required, in order to make its decisions. All interpretations of these Guidelines and all decisions are made by the Board of Directors and are at the Board's absolute discretion. All Board decisions are final. Definition of an Independent Canadian Producer For purposes of this Fund, an independent Canadian Producer is defined as: 1. a Canadian-controlled corporation as defined in the tax credit regulations of the Income Tax Act; and 2. not a holder of a CRTC television broadcasting licence or an "affiliate" of such a broadcaster as defined in the Canada Business Corporations Act.
Projects are assessed based on analysis of creative materials, audience engagement strategy, traffic metrics and audience feedback resulting from the Video Content posted online in Phase 1 of the application process; production strategies; scheduling; budget and financing; distribution and web strategies; marketing and promotion plans; projected traffic; business model and revenue projections; maintenance strategies, third party financing and endorsements, associated interactive activities, recoupment, etc. The primary criterion for acceptance by the Fund will be the quality of the project. . The Independent Production Fund reserves the right to request additional information relating to the production, as required, in order to make its decisions. All interpretations of these Guidelines and all decisions are made by the Board of Directors and are at the Board's absolute discretion. All Board decisions are final. Definition of an Independent Canadian Producer For purposes of this Fund, an independent Canadian Producer is defined as: 1. a Canadian-controlled corporation as defined in the tax credit regulations of the Income Tax Act; and 2. not a holder of a CRTC television broadcasting licence or an "affiliate" of such a broadcaster as defined in the Canada Business Corporations Act.