The Canada Council for the Arts and CBC/Radio-Canada are teaming up to offer The Creation Accelerator, an exciting opportunity for Canadian artists to develop an original concept and create a digital project for potential distribution on CBC/Radio-Canada’s platforms.

Pitch your idea for a podcast, web series, short doc, sound art, digital graphic novel, experimental dance video, animation, and more and receive up to $50,000 in funding! No prior digital experience is required.

Individuals who are Deaf or who have disabilities, including those living with mental illness, and require accommodation at any stage of the application process may be eligible for additional assistance.

Deadline – 16 October 2019
Notification of results – January 2020

There are two Phases to The Creation Accelerator: Phase 1 is a development phase, while Phase 2 is a production phase. In Phase 1, the Canada Council for the Arts will provide up to 20 successful applicants with grants of up to $50,000 each. CBC/Radio-Canada will provide grant recipients with an orientation to digital creation. CBC/Radio-Canada will also pair successful applicants with an independent producer or approve a producer identified by the recipient.

For more information please contact accelerator@canadacouncil.ca or call 1-800-263-5588 (toll-free), ext.5574 or click the link below:

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