Short-Form Digital Series

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The Short-Form Digital Series Program is a selective program that supports Canadian, producers and creators by funding high quality original series for digital platforms and online audiences.
    Financing is limited to any two seasons of a series, and projects must be released on an eligible platform available to Canadians. Please see the Short Form Digital Series Production Program Guidelines for more details.

      Important Dates

        Application Portal OpensJuly 29, 2025
        Deadline : Application Portal ClosesAugust 26, 2025 (7 PM ET)
          Want more information or help in applying ?

            Information Session

              Short-Form Digital Series (English)June 19, 2025 – 2PM ETWatch recording here
              Séries numériques de format court (Français)19 juin 2025 – 10h AM HECaptation disponible ici
              Short-Form Digital Series Q&A SessionAugust 7, 2025 – 2PM ETRegistration opening soon
              Séance Q&A Séries numériques de format court7 août 2025 – 10h AM HEInscription à venir

                Market Interest

                Digital Platforms and Channels
                  In order to be eligible, applications must include a commitment from an eligible Digital Platform (also known as a channel). A digital platform or channel may possibly be considered eligible whether they are Canadian or foreign-owned provided that it meets the criteria outlined in the Program Guidelines and completes a Digital Platform Support Form.

                    Guidelines, Policies and Application Components

                    Short-Form Digital Series Program
                      Budget 2025
                      Self-Identification Data Code List - Production Programs 2025 
                      Self-Identification Data Collection
To further the commitments established in the Bell Fund ’s guiding principles, measure progress, and align with other funders, 
Bell Fund is collecting information related to identity and representation from individuals associated with applications to its programs. 
Please refer to the Self-Identification Data Collection Process webpage to learn about Bell Fund’s updated process. The updated process, 
including the use of the Self-Identification Data Collection Portal, applies to the June 18, 2024 deadline of the Short-Form 
Digital Series Program.

                      Audience Development
At the time of submission to the Short-Form Digital Series Production Program, all applicants will be required to submit 
an Audience Development Plan *Template coming soon* (maximum 10 pages)

                        Reports

                        Short-Form Digital Series Program

                          Questions or need help ?

                            Email : info@bellfund.ca
                            Telephone : 416-977-8145

                            Accessibility Support

                              The Bell Fund welcomes applications from people with disabilities, people who are deaf, and people who have barriers to accessing technology. Support for application assistance is also available to First Nations, Inuit or Métis applicants facing language, geographic and/or cultural barriers.
                                Upon request, the Bell Fund may commit funds of up to $500 towards service providers to assist with the preparation of an application to Bell Fund Programs.
                                  Services may include, but are not limited to, assistance in creating an account and navigating the Online Application Portal or the Bell Fund Self-ID Portal; transcribe/edit/organize/translate application materials.
                                    Please note that receiving Accessibility Support funds does not guarantee a successful application nor will it impact evaluation scores during the application evaluation process. To request support, please contact Bell Fund at least four (4) weeks before the applicable closing deadline for a Program.