BOOKING FEES
This fee schedule is a guideline, based on the Independent Media Arts Alliance‘s fee schedule for 2026. Because filmmakers set their own rates, some rental and sale prices may vary from this schedule. Please email us to receive an exact quote. Rental and sale prices do not include shipping costs, customs charges, or taxes.
Prices are listed in CAD for Canadian clients and in USD for international clients. All Canadian transactions are subject to GST/HST.
All invoices will include a 10% admin/handling fee, up to $50 and minimum $5. Bookings received less than 1 week prior to the screening date are also subject to a RUSH fee.
Digital delivery fees (DCP and other formats) go up to maximum $15 per invoice:
| 1-29 minutes | $2 per title |
| 30 minutes and more | $5 per title |
RENTALS
| Runtime of Individual Film (in minutes) | Single Screening | Repeat Screenings (50% Discount) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5 | $113 | $57 |
| 5 – 15 | $173 | $87 |
| 15 – 30 | $231 | $116 |
| 30 – 60 | $285 | $143 |
| 60 – 90 | $342 | $171 |
| 90+ | $401 | $201 |
Livestream presentations are usually priced at a similar rate to in-person presentations. Fees for asynchronous presentations are determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the runtime of the film, we also take the following details into consideration:
– geo-blocking
– on-demand availability (following a livestream)
– ticketing restrictions
Please email bookings(at)cfmdc(.)org for an exact quote.
Rates for galleries will vary depending on the parameters of the exhibition. For exhibitions taking place in Canada, CFMDC’s rates will be informed by the CARFAC-RAAV fee schedule.
SALES
| Runtime of Individual Film (minutes) | Universities/Colleges | K-12 Schools |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5 | $280 | $140 |
| 5 – 15 | $330 | $165 |
| 15 – 30 | $380 | $190 |
| 30 – 60 | $430 | $215 |
| 60 – 90 | $480 | $240 |
| 90+ | $530 | $265 |
All DVD/Blu-ray purchases by universities/colleges include limited Public Performance Rights (for on-campus, in-person classroom instruction only) for the life of the media. Rates for a Digital Site License for virtual classrooms are listed below.
Sale prices for individual K-12 schools are generally 50% of the university/college sale price. Special rates are available for school boards purchasing titles in bulk.
Individual titles can be purchased for a flat rate of $100, which includes permissions for loaning to the public. Box-sets and compilations have their own rates. ool boards purchasing titles in bulk.
The CFMDC Shop features all of our pre-made DVDs/Blu-rays, as well as books and zines. For titles not listed in the CFMDC Shop, please inquire about the availability of individual titles.
LICENSING
A Digital Site License includes permission for a university/college to host a streaming copy of a film online, for use in virtual classrooms and for students, faculty, and staff at a university/college to access films remotely. A digital video file will be provided in a suitable format for streaming; hosting the file will be the responsibility of the client. If a DVD/Blu-ray is purchased alongside a DSL, corresponding Public Performance Rights (for on-campus, in-person classroom instruction only) will be included. Rates for DVDs/Blu-rays for universities/colleges are listed above.
| License Period | DSL Rate |
|---|---|
| 1-year | $240 |
| 3-year | $415 |
| 5-year | $590 |
| 5-year + DVD/Blu-ray | $590 + 50% discount |
Please email bookings(at)cfmdc(.)org to inquire about the availability of individual titles for VOD.
Rates for image/footage licensing will be informed by the CARFAC-RAAV fee schedule.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
From Canadian Clients, we accept:
- credit card (in-person or over the phone)
- cheque
- e-transfer
- EFT / direct deposit
- PayPal
From International Clients, we accept:
- PayPal (preferred)
- USD cheque
- money order
- wire transfers*
Please note:
Our account is with a small credit union, so international wire transfers need to be routed through a larger intermediary bank. The process for completing this type of wire transfer is more complicated and can lead to missing funds, funds being returned to your account (including additional charges for the failed transfer), and generally a lot of confusion for both parties. If a wire transfer is your only method of payment, please be prepared to call or visit your bank to complete the transfer, as most online forms do not request the necessary information for the transfer to work.