Membership Application FAQ

Can anyone apply for membership?
Voting membership in the CMPA is for entrepreneurial majority-Canadian owned and controlled corporations (collectively, “Persons” and individually a “Person”)

When do I get my membership number?
Membership numbers are issued at the end of the application process, after payment of dues.
 
What is the application process?
The membership application needs to be completed and submitted to Member Services at the Ottawa office either online, by fax, or mail. The CMPA contacts the reference(s) listed on the application form and requests them to complete a form and return it. When the completed reference forms are received the application is submitted to the Board for approval. Board meetings are held quarterly. Once the application has been approved by the board, the applicant is notified of approval and payment is requested. Once payment is received by cheque, money order or credit card, the application is finalized and a member number is issued.
 
What references are required?
First Works and Interactive applicants require one (1) reference; all other categories require two (2) references. In some circumstances, a list of current members in the applicant’s region can be sent to the applicant with the assumption the applicant may already know one of the members and be able to request a legitimate reference.
 
What is the length of membership?
Membership is one (1) year, from April 1 to March 31 of the following year.
 
Do membership fees stay the same depending upon when an application is submitted?
Yes. Membership fees are not prorated.

What are the fees associated with becoming a member?
Click here to view our categories and associated fees.

Which membership category should I apply under?
FIRST WORKS
Available to applicants who do NOT have any professional producer- related credits, for any film, television or interactive media projects.    This class of membership is only available for two years and while under this category members are not eligible for the mentorship program.

INTERACTIVE MEDIA
Primary business is producing content for interactive media.

GENERAL
Engaged in film, television and/or interactive media production.

SERVICE PROVIDER
Provides necessary and valuable services (including, without limitation, financial, legal, facilities or other like services).

BROADCASTER AFFILIATE
Engaged in film and/or television production or the production of content for interactive media, and are affiliated with a private broadcaster or broadcast distribution undertaking.

PERMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Production companies that are not eligible for CMPA membership, but who want to work under the association's collective or guild agreements. Done on a per project basis only. Permittee members have no rights to vote.

What is the length of a First Works membership?
First Works membership is valid for two years (two membership cycles). Consecutive, or non-consecutive.  The membership fee of $275 is due for both years.

Does membership apply to a company or a person?
Membership can apply to either, depending upon the circumstances. Some producers incorporate under their own name. The membership ought to apply to whatever entity will be responsible for the production.

Does membership apply to a parent company or a subsidiary or both?
Membership held by a parent company applies to any of its subsidiary companies. However, membership held by a subsidiary cannot be used by a parent company or any other subsidiaries of the parent company.

Does the membership number apply to domestic and international treaty co-production projects?
Yes.

What is the difference between single production permits and full membership?
Single Production Permits are issued to those companies who are either not a current member of the CMPA or are not Canadian-based.  The single production permit (aka Permittee Membership) allows that production to access the Collective Agreements and be eligible for the member-based rates for administration fees which are generated from those collective agreements.  Single Production Permit Members are not voting members for the purposes of the Association.

 

Contacts

Lisa Moreau
Manager of Member Services & Special Events

613-233-1444/1-800-656-7440
Ext. 329