Applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

• First category, the regular funding envelope: The applicant must have legal status in Quebec, be Quebec-controlled, and be headquartered in Quebec;
• Second category, the diversity funding envelope: the applicant must have a legal entity operating in Quebec, be under Quebec control and have his head office there. The applicant must also inform us that he is part of one of the communities reflecting diversity, as recognized by the CRTC (see definition in the general rules);
• Third category, the funding envelope for OLMC: the applicant must first have a legal entity operating in Canada, be under Canadian control and have his head office there. In addition, the applicant must operate in an official language minority community (OLMC) (see definition in the general rules);
• The applicant’s main activity must be audiovisual production. The Quebecor Fund will give priority to producers with significant experience in their sector of activities, including the exportation of intellectual property;
• The applicant must demonstrate good financial standing and relevant experience to produce the project outlined in the application;
• The applicant must have secured financial commitment for foreign markets from a French-language Canadian broadcaster recognized by the CRTC;
• The applicant must file a project whose first broadcast date is later than the deadline for filing the application;
• The applicant must have fully completed its financial structure for the domestic market;
• The project must comprise the production of high-quality live-action fictional television series or documentary series for the international market;
• The applicant must be able to show investment growth for both the producer and the French-language television broadcaster that goes beyond their financial structure for the domestic market.

The Quebecor Fund will consider the following elements as favourable selecting projects in which to invest:

• The project shows an exportation potential;
• The project demonstrates the applicant’s willingness to take risks and their entrepreneurial spirit;
• Budget for an M&E track (Music & Effects) and the clearing of music rights;
• Financial support from an international distributor could lead to additional investment, on a case-by-case basis.