Independent Production Fund (IPF) is a Canadian organization dedicated to funding the best and most innovative short form series produced in Canada. Established in 1991, IPF provides financial support for dramatic television series by Canadian independent producers. In 2010, IPF expanded its mandate to include an experimental pilot program to finance drama series for the web.

This program continues to support content creators of dramatic short form series created for digital platforms. It also offers funding and support for the development and packaging of scripted short-form series. IPF's support for dramatic broadcast television series was reinstated in 2018.

The organization offers various funding programs, including the Short Form Series Development Packaging Program, the Short Form Series Production Program, the Cogeco TV Production Program, and Professional Development grants for Canadian television organizations and associations. IPF aims to enhance the quality and availability of Canadian dramatic web series and is committed to supporting Canadian content creators. To date, IPF has funded a diverse range of web series, such as "Less Than Kosher," "The Drop," and "Streams Flow From a River.

" For those interested in the latest web series and funding opportunities, IPF is a valuable resource for Canadian content creators