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RECORD PRODUCT MARKETING SUPPORT PROGRAM CHECKLIST
Please attach the following documentation with this application. Failure to attach all requested
information below may result in the application being rejected as incomplete.
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APPLICANT BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE or ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION –
All applicants to MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC must be either registered as a business in Manitoba or
incorporated in Manitoba. Register or incorporate at Corporation & Business Names, 405
Broadway, 10th Floor, Winnipeg, Manitoba, (204) 945-2500. New applicants to MFM’s programs
must provide a paper or PDF copy of the registration/articles of incorporation. Emailed PDF copy
will be accepted.*

ARTIST BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
OR ARTICLES
OF INCORPORATION – Required if
the applicant is not the artist. New applicants to MFM’s programs must provide a paper or PDF
copy of the registration/articles of incorporation. Emailed PDF copy will be accepted.*

RESOLUTION FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS – Designating signing authority on behalf of the
corporation. This verifies who is legally allowed to act on behalf of the company and execute
contracts on its behalf. Applies to incorporations only. Emailed PDF copy will be accepted.*

DETAILED BUDGET

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY AND PRESS KIT – if not available on website. Emailed PDF copy will be
accepted.*

DETAILED MARKETING PLAN - A comprehensive marketing plan must be included which
outlines specific initiatives and goals.

CD COPY OF ALBUM or LINK TO ALBUM STREAM – if not funded by MFM.

DETAILED FINANCING PLAN – Applicants must provide written confirmation of their financial
ability to complete the project. A letter generated by an accredited bank confirming funds
necessary or similar proof of funds earmarked for the project is mandatory prior to MANITOBA
FILM & MUSIC drafting a contract. The applicant is expected to demonstrate the ability to
finance the entire marketing proposal as indicated in the submitted budget.

VERIFICATION OF ANY OTHER PUBLIC FUNDING - Applicants to MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC's
programs must also apply to FACTOR or other relevant funding agencies, and inform MFM of the
requested/confirmed amount or reason for ineligibility. If eligible, a FACTOR company rating or
artist rating is required as part of this application. Manitoba inquiries to FACTOR may be directed
to the agency's regional evaluation coordinator at Manitoba Music (204) 942-8650.
*emailed PDF documents should be directed to [email protected]
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RECORD PRODUCT MARKETING SUPPORT PROGRAM APPLICATION
PART I – APPLICANT
Please ensure that all guidelines have been read and understood prior to completing
this application. Illegible forms, or forms completed in pencil, will NOT be accepted.
Please be advised that the minimum age for application to Manitoba Film and Music’s programs is 18. In situations where the Artist
does not meet the minimum age requirement, a parent or legal guardian may apply on their behalf, providing they agree to the
terms and conditions provided in the program guidelines.
MANITOBA COMPANY or INCORPORATION APPLYING:_____________________________________________
Please See Guidelines
REGISTERED MANITOBA BUSINESS
or
INCORPORATED


 Federal
 Provincial
ADDRESS:
CITY:_________________________PROVINCE:______________________POSTAL CODE:________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
FAX NUMBER:_____________________________
E-MAIL:____________________________________
WEBSITE/STREAMIN LINK:____________________________________
The following contact person is authorized to submit this application on behalf of the above applicant:
CONTACT PERSON:
INDUSTRY FUNCTION:
 PRODUCER
 LABEL
 MANAGER
 SONGWRITER
 RECORD COMPANY
 ARTIST
 PUBLISHER
ADDRESS:
CITY:_________________________PROVINCE:______________________POSTAL CODE:________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
FAX NUMBER:_____________________________
E-MAIL:____________________________________
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:
DATE:
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ARTIST CONTACT INFORMATION (if different from above):
NAME OF ARTIST/GROUP:
ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________________________________
CITY:_________________________PROVINCE:______________________POSTAL CODE:________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER:_____________________
_FAX NUMBER:
E-MAIL:______________________________
_______
WEBSITE:
ARTIST/GROUP MEMBERS:
NAME
PHONE
FACTOR Company Rating:
EMAIL
MANITOBA RESIDENT
Yes 
No 
Yes 
No 
Yes 
No 
Yes 
No 
Yes 
No 
Yes 
No 
Yes 
No 
Radio Starmaker eligible: Yes 
No 
FACTOR Artist Rating:
SOCAN Registration:
Yes 
No 
MFM funding is contingent on all songs for the project being registered with SOCAN.
Name and address of company's business bank branch:
(Bank account must be with a Manitoba branch)
___________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Business bank account number: __________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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PART II - PROJECT INFORMATION
MUSIC CATEGORY:  Rock/Pop, Harder
Please only check ONE
 Children's
 Dance/Urban
 Rock/Pop, Softer
 Adult Contemporary
 Jazz/Blues
 Folk / Roots
 Country
 Classical
ALBUM WHICH MARKETING PLAN IS SUPPORTING:
(album must not have been released more than two years before, or will be released within six months of the
application date in order to be eligible)
RELEASE DATE:
STUDIO:
PRODUCER:
MASTERING:
RECORDING BUDGET:
COMPOSER:
MANAGER:
LYRICIST:
AGENT:
LABEL:
DISTRIBUTOR:
PUBLISHER:
PART III - FUNDING INFORMATION FOR MARKETING PLAN
Were funds previously accessed for this recording project under any of the MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC
program support areas?
Music Recording Fund
Music Marketing Fund
Music Touring Fund
Music Video Fund
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes




No
No
No
No
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AMOUNT
AMOUNT
AMOUNT
AMOUNT
$_________________
$_________________
$_________________
$_________________
FUNDING PARTICIPANTS:
If the applicant has received confirmation of funding from other participants, please include the letter of
commitment with this application. If not, please list the amount(s) requested from each of the following:
AMOUNT REQUESTED
FACTOR
$__________________
MUSICACTION
$__________________
Radio Starmaker Fund
$__________________
Canada Council for the Arts
$__________________
Manitoba Arts Council
$__________________
_____________________
$__________________
APPLICATION NUMBER
TOTAL FUNDING $
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PART IV: BUDGET
GST/HST is not an eligible expense. Contact Revenue Canada for information on the GST/HST
exemption.
CASH
EXPENDITURE
DONATED
INVESTMENT
Publicist:
______________
______________
Radio Tracker:
______________
______________
Website (build/maintenance/updates):
______________
______________
Online advertising:
______________
______________
Print advertising:
______________
______________
Postage:
______________
Promotional merchandise (T-shirts, stickers, etc):
______________
Promotional CDs:
______________
Postage:
______________
:
______________
______________
:
______________
______________
:
______________
______________
:
______________
______________
:
______________
______________
SUB-TOTAL (before donated services)
______________
ADMIN. FEE (the lower of 15% of Sub-total or $1500)
DONATED SERVICES (to a maximum of 25% of
Sub-total + Admin fee)
BUDGET TOTAL
$
REQUEST FROM MF&M
$
__________________________________________________________________________
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PART V - REFERENCES
Name and phone number for three persons who can provide references for the applicant:
Phone:
Phone:
Phone:
NOTE: Applications cannot be processed until all necessary documents are received, and all
application information requests are completed.
Hard copies of applications and all supporting documents must be dropped off at or mailed to
MANITOBA FILM AND MUSIC’s office at:
410-93 Lombard Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3B1
Please be advised that, regardless of the budget level, MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC will test all
invoices and cancelled cheques presented in cost reports. This will include contacting
suppliers/payees directly for verification of submitted costs. Do not include expenses that
cannot be verified.
By signing below, the applicant agrees that all information provided at all stages of their
agreement with MFM is true and correct and hereby authorizes MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC to
verify any of the costs reported therein.
____________________
__________________________________________________________
APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY ______________________________THIS_____DAY OF ______________,20___.
Signature:
_________________
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