2 It’s an eCommerce portal for use by Telefilm Canada’s clients User profile: –Summary of information related to applications, disbursements conditions, Telefilm contacts, etc. –Type of default, reasons for default, agreements –List of exploitation reports to be submitted –Corporate information such as name, address, contacts, financial statements, links between companies User input: –Applications for financing (Feature Film & TV) including requested documents –Corporate information

3 Features Keep track of applications and disbursements Submit applications Modify corporate information Submit financial statements Access to direct deposit (coming soon)

4 Technical requirements Supported environments: –MS-Windows (NT/2000/XP) –Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0 Non-supported environments: –MS-Windows (95/98) –Netscape –Apple: Security problem related to ePass (should be fixed in 2005)

5 Enrollment process

6 Who is using it? 270 companies to date –70 applications received (since April 2004) 25% of clients that submitted applications (Film & TV) in are registered with eTelefilm These clients represent 50% of all applications received within that period

7 What’s next? Allow individuals to register (SAP & Low Budget Feature Film programs) Add more funds and programs:  Certification of co-productions  Canada New Media Funds  Scriptwriting Assistance Program  Low Budget Independant Feature Film Assistance Program Electronic signature Delivery of documents required to fulfil disbursement conditions Direct deposit

8 User comments “ I just checked my account. It’s a great system. Everything is there, clear and updated. I’ll certainly use it for my next application. ” “ eTelefilm is VERY cool - I love it! ” “ I am glad we can now submit online. Even if I had a few problems setting it up, it really saves us a lot of time. ”

9 Demo You can view the interactive demo on Telefilm Canada’s web site at or ask for the CDwww.telefilm.gc.ca