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| Funding Org | Fund Name | Closing Date | Description | Applicant Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government of Alberta | Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant (PPG) | Rolling. First-come, first-served basis, until March 1st annually | Funding to support Alberta companies that use Alberta labour on post-production, visual effects and digital animation projects. The PPG provides funding to help cover labour expenses for Alberta organizations involved in the development and delivery of post-production services in Alberta, including visual effects and digital animation. This funding, under the Alberta Media Fund (AMF), supports the growth and sustainability of Alberta’s post-production sector by helping eligible companies employ Alberta talent. | • Applicants must be incorporated in Alberta |
| Government of Alberta | Alberta Project Script Development Grant | March 1 2021 | The Project/Script Development Grant provides Alberta writers, directors and producers with funding to help cover expenses related to the development of professional quality, commercial-ready projects and/or scripts that are at least 30 minutes in broadcast length | • Applications must involve participation of a writer and producer. The producer must be an Alberta resident |
| Edmonton Screen Industries Office | Edmonton Screen Media Fund | Rolling | A flexible fund with an investment-oriented perspective, no deadlines and the potential to contribute at any stage of your project or venture. | • Edmonton Enterprises or Guest Projects whose principal business activities involve the acquisition, development, manufacture, production, post- production or distribution of screen media products with commercial potential. |
| Edmonton Screen Industries Office | Industry Support Grants | TBA | Grants for local Edmonton Metro companies and individuals to support the screen media ecosystem. | • For Edmonton-based screen media companies and individuals. |
| Atlantic Filmmakers Coop | FILM 5 | September 23, Midnight | FILM 5 is a creative development program for emerging Nova Scotia filmmakers. The program provides a unique blend of classroom instruction, mentorship from experienced filmmakers and hands-on production experience for Writers, Directors, and Producers as well as training for aspiring technical crew. | • Applicants must be residents of Atlantic Canada. |
| CreativeBC | Domestic Motion Picture Fund | The $2M fund will be administered by Creative BC to support both development and production stage activity within the province’s domestic industry. | TBC | |
| CreativeBc | Equity + Emerging Development | TBA | The Equity and Emerging Development Program will deliver $200,000 targeted to emerging and equity-seeking B.C. filmmakers. Creators can get a grant of up to $10,000 to cover the cost of bringing together a development team to do research, develop a concept or write a script. The grants are available for a wide range of content including feature films, television shows, series, documentaries and animated content. | • Individuals or companies (emerging or racial equity-seeking) controlled by individuals who self-declare in one of the two targeted groups |
| Creative BC | Project Development Fund | First come, first served | Creative BC will provide funding for the development of independent film and television productions, on a project-by-project basis, in the form of a non-recoupable development advance. Funding is based on a commitment from an eligible triggering agent (the “Triggering Agent”) to advance funds for the development of a specific project. Applications will be evaluated on a first come, first served basis until the budget has been fully committed for the fiscal year. | • The applicant must be a company incorporated in British Columbia or Canada with its head office in British Columbia. • 100% of the copyright of the project being developed must be owned, optioned, or controlled by the applicant. |
| Creative BC | Rogers + Creative BC Documentary and Factual Development Fund | TBC | Creative BC and the Rogers Group of Funds are pleased to offer support to encourage the development of motion picture projects in the documentary series and factual series formats. Uniquely, the Rogers + Creative BC Documentary and Factual Development Fund’s key feature is to support individual documentary and factual projects, before being greenlit by the market during early stage development only. The Fund provides a unique opportunity to partner with the Knowledge Network and the National Film Board – Pacific Region on possible initiatives to support the documentary and factual filmmaking community. The first intake for the Early Stage Investigation Development Program – providing up to $7,500 per project in the form of a non-recoupable advance for BC filmmakers/producers - is currently closed. This particular intake closed at midnight on 8 April 2020. Further programs will be opened later in 2020. | TBC |
| Creative BC | Interactive Fund | Not currently open | The Interactive Fund is a program created in partnership between Creative BC and the BC Arts Council. The program is intended to support the production of high quality, original, interactive digital media content and software applications owned and controlled by BC companies or individuals. By investing in interactive digital media projects, we aim to position BC companies and individuals for promising new markets. | • BC residents • Applicants must have a history of producing, creating or experimenting with digital or screen-based media for interactive platforms, exhibitions, networks or devices; • 100% of the copyright of the project being developed must be owned and controlled by the lead applicant. |
| TELUS Storyhive | TELUS Storyhive | N/A | TELUS STORYHIVE funds screen-based projects of all kinds. Regardless of the medium, we focus on projects that tell stories that are locally reflective. All STORYHIVE projects must be rated G or PG. | • Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada and be 18 years or older. • Team leads need to live in eligible communities within BC or Alberta. |
| Manitoba Film & Music | Feature Film Development Fund | Rolling | In recognition of the need to stimulate the creation of innovative, marketable projects, employment and investment in Manitoba, the MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC Feature Film Development Fund is designed to support the development of viable motion picture concepts into screenplays suitable for theatrical release. The MFM Feature Film Development Fund will provide financial support in the form of a recoupable loan to producers; providing them with the opportunity to create strong feature film scripts with demonstrated market interest. | • Applicant must be a resident Manitoba producer • Have a minimum of two years of production experience as a producer and have previously produced at least one project (minimum 30 minutes in broadcast length), which has been either screened by a major networkor distributed by a recognized distributor; • Have proof of ownership in the underlying property and the necessary rights or options • Project must be primarily intended for theatrical release; • Projects intended for an initial or primary television broadcast are not eligible. • Have secured a minimum of 20% of the development budget by development-targeted financing |
| Manitoba Film & Music | Feature Film Production Fund | Rolling | In recognition of the need to stimulate the creation of innovative, marketable projects, employment and investment in Manitoba, the MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC Feature Film Production Fund is designed to support the production of feature film projects that have an acceptable market trigger for distribution and sufficient third party financing to complete the project. The MFM Production Fund provides financial support in the form of an equity investment for producers to bring their projects to the screen. | • Applicant must be resident Manitoba producer • Have proof of ownership in the property and the necessary rights and options • Project must be primarily intended for theatrical release; • Projects intended for an initial or primary television broadcast are not eligible; • Have confirmed, verifiable financing of at least 75% of the total production budget at the time of application; • Have verifiable pre-sales or distribution advances; • Have a minimum guarantee or an advance from an acceptable, verifiable distributor |
| Manitoba Film & Music | Grant Program for Emerging Talent and Micro-Budget Production Emerging Talent stream | Rolling | Entry-level filmmakers who have received production funding awards through a competitive, juried process from a recognized industry organization (ex. Telefilm, NSI, Manitoba Arts Council). These projects are not normally destined for theatrical distribution or primetime television exhibition. | • Manitoba resident or Manitoba business; • Have proof of ownership in the property and all current rights to produce and exploit the production. • Project must have already received cash funding through a juried process from another industry organization • Use the highest possible proportion of Manitoba resources in its crew, cast, and facilities; • Use Manitoba as a film location, the only exception being documentaries. |
| Manitoba Film & Music | Grant Program for Emerging Talent and Micro-Budget Production Micro Budget Production stream | Rolling | Producers of factual or scripted programming for projects with micro-budgets that do not exceed $100,000 and who have received a cash license or a distribution advance from a third-party distributor. Projects destined primarily for VOD or online distribution are eligible. Third-party investments do not render the project ineligible but are not sufficient to make it eligible; a cash license or distribution advance is a required trigger. | • a Manitoba business; • incorporated and the company must derive its primary source of income from the audiovisual industry, developing, producing, or distributing audiovisual projects; • Have proof of ownership in the property and all current rights to produce and exploit the production. • Project must have a budget that does not exceed $100,000; • Be able to submit a commitment letter from an industry-recognized broadcaster or third party distributor, confirming a cash license or distribution advance • Be fully financed and must include the Federal Tax Credit and the Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit in the financing structure at 100% • Be destined for one of the following markets: television, cinema, festivals, VOD, or online distribution; • Use the highest possible proportion of Manitoba resources in its crew, cast, and facilities; • Use Manitoba as a film location, the only exception being documentaries. |
| Manitoba Film & Music | Television and Web-Based Development Fund Television Stream | Rolling | In recognition of the need to stimulate the creation and development of innovative and marketable projects, the MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC Television and Web-Based Development Fund will provide funds in the form of an equity investment to support the development of television and web-based projects that have already secured third party financing that represents an acceptable market trigger for broadcast or distribution. | • Project must have secured development-targeted financing from an industry-recognized arms’ length third party – a broadcaster development licence, a distribution advance, or a combination thereof. • a resident Manitoba producer • Have a minimum of two years of production experience as a producer and have previously produced at least one project (min 30 minutes in broadcast length), which has been either screened by a major network or distributed by a recognized distributor • Have proof of ownership in the underlying property and the necessary rights and options • Project must be a series, mini-series (a minimum of two thematically connected episodes), pilot, MOW, or one-off; • Have secured a minimum of 20% of the development budget by development-targeted financing from an industry-recognized arms’ length broadcaster or distributor, or a combination thereof. |
| Manitoba Film & Music | Television and Web-Based Development Fund Web Based Stream | Rolling | In recognition of the need to stimulate the creation and development of innovative and marketable projects, the MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC Television and Web-Based Development Fund will provide funds in the form of an equity investment to support the development of television and web-based projects that have already secured third party financing that represents an acceptable market trigger for broadcast or distribution. | • a resident Manitoba producer, defined as a producer who operates a production company in Manitoba that is majority owned and controlled by Manitoba residents. • Have a minimum of two years of production experience as a producer and have previously produced at least one project (minimum 30 minutes in broadcast length), which has been either screened by a major network or distributed by a recognized distributor; • Have proof of ownership in the underlying property and the necessary rights and options • Project must be a series, mini-series (a minimum of two thematically connected episodes), pilot, MOW, or one-off; • Have secured one of the following two “triggers:" Development or broadcast contract with a web “broadcaster” ; Development or distribution contract with a web-content specialist distribution company |
| Manitoba Film & Music | Television and Web-Based Production Fund Television Stream | April 2021 | This program is designed to support the production of television projects that have an acceptable market trigger for broadcast or distribution and sufficient third party financing to complete the project. The fund provides financial support in the form of equity investments for producers to bring their projects to the screen. | • a project must have secured at least 75% of verifiable production financing and a broadcast or distribution cash commitment from an industry-recognized arms’ length third party. • a resident Manitoba producer • Have proof of ownership in the property and the necessary rights and options • Project must be a series, mini-series (a minimum of two thematically connected episodes), pilot, MOW, or one-off; • Have confirmed, verifiable financing of at least 75% of the total production budget at the time of application; • Have an eligible cash broadcast licence or distribution advance / minimum guarantee from an industry-recognized distributor, or pre-sales of at least 30% of the production budget; • Have received separate licence fees for all convergent element rights, including streaming rights, VOD and ancillary element rights |
| Manitoba Film & Music | Television and Web-Based Production Fund Web based Stream | April 2021 | This program is designed to support the production of web-based projects that have an acceptable market trigger for broadcast or distribution and sufficient third party financing to complete the project. The fund provides financial support in the form of equity investments for producers to bring their projects to the screen. | • a project must have secured at least 75% of verifiable production financing and one or more of the following two “triggers:” • A fully executed letter of commitment or contract with a web “broadcaster” with an industry-recognized track record. Projects with cash advances will be considered stronger; • A fully executed distribution letter of commitment or contract with a web-content specialist distribution company with an industry-recognized track record |
| National Film Board of Canada | Filmmakers Assistance Program (FAP) | Deadlines vary per region | The Filmmaker Assistance Program (FAP) is designed to help developing independent filmmakers complete their films/videos by providing technical services and support. FAP is not a funding (cash) program. Assistance is offered in the form of technical services, up to a maximum cash value of $3,000 or $5,000 depending on the region in which you reside. | • Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who are working on projects that fall within the NFB’s mandate regarding cultural and social objectives, originality and innovation in style and content, and promoting under-represented viewpoints. |
| CMF | English POV program | June 3, 2021 | The English POV Program is designed to encourage one-off point-of-view (POV) documentary production in the English market. As part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream, projects funded must include content to be produced for distribution on at least two platforms, one of which must be television. | • Applicant must be a for profit Canadian controlled company |
| CMF | Development Program | October 28 December 10 2021 | The Development Program, which forms part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream, allocates funding to projects at the development stage. | • Applicant must be a for profit Canadian controlled company. • A Canadian scriptwriter must be involved in all stages of development. |
| CMF | Early Stage Development Program | October 14 2021 | The Early-Stage Development Program, which forms part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream, allocates funding to Eligible Projects at the beginning of a Project’s creative process. | • Applicant must be a for profit Canadian controlled single-shareholder company • For English-language projects only, |
| CMF | Pilot Program for Racialized Communities | Dev/Pre-Dev December 10 2021 Production June 17 2021 | The Pilot Program for Racialized Communities, which forms part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream, recognizes the historic barriers members of racialized communities face and is designed to support the growth of English- and French language audiovisual production from production companies owned and controlled by Black people and people of colour. | • Applicant must be a for profit Canadian controlled company. • At least 51% of the ownership of the Applicant company and copyright in the Eligible Project must be owned by an individual producer (or multiple producers) that is a member of a Racialized Community. • The Racialized Owner exercises full creative, executive, artistic, technical and financial control of the Eligible Project. • The Racialized Owner has meaningfully participated in the Eligible Project’s development and retains a financial interest in the Eligible Project that is proportional to its ownership. |
| CMF | Diverse Languages Program | September 14, 2021 | The Diverse Languages Program supports productions reflecting Canadian diversity by funding projects in languages other than English, French, or Indigenous-Canadian languages. As part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream, projects funded must include content to be produced for distribution on at least two platforms, one of which must be television. | • Applicant must be a for profit Canadian controlled company. • Applicants must own and control all the rights necessary to produce and exploit the Eligible Project. • A convergent project must have: A Television Component made available by one or more Canadian Broadcasters and a Digital Media component |
| CMF | Francophone Minority Program | Development December 2 2021 Production September 2 2021 | The Francophone Minority Program supports productions which reflect the realities of living in French-language communities outside of Quebec. Funding under this Program is open to Canadian companies located outside of Quebec who produce primarily in French. | • Applicant must be a for profit Canadian controlled company. • Applicants must own and control all the rights necessary to produce and exploit the Eligible Project. • A convergent project must have: A Television Component made available by one or more Canadian Broadcasters and a Digital Media component |
| CMF | Anglophone Minority Incentive | August 26 December 10 2021 | The Anglophone Minority Incentive is designed to support one of the CMF’s mandates of encouraging television convergent production by both majority and minority official-language sectors. As part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream, projects funded must include content to be produced for distribution on at least two platforms, one of which must be television. | • Applicant must be a for profit Canadian controlled company. • Applicants must own and control all the rights necessary to produce and exploit the Eligible Project. • A convergent project must have: A Television Component made available by one or more Canadian Broadcasters and a Digital Media component |
| CMF | English Regional Production Bonus | August 26 December 10 2021 | The English Regional Production Bonus is designed to support one of the CMF’s mandates of funding production across the country. As part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream, projects funded must include content to be produced for distribution on at least two platforms, one of which must be television. | • Applicant must be a for profit Canadian controlled company. • Applicants must own and control all the rights necessary to produce and exploit the Eligible Project. • A convergent project must have: A Television Component made available by one or more Canadian Broadcasters and a Digital Media component |
| CMF | Indigenous Program | Dev/Pre-Dev December 2 2021 Production May 20 2021 | The Indigenous Program which forms part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream supports the growth of Indigenous production. The CMF recognizes the unique circumstances of the Indigenous production community. | • Applicant must be a for profit Canadian controlled company. • Applicants must own and control all the rights necessary to produce and exploit the Eligible Project. • A convergent project must have: A Television Component made available by one or more Canadian Broadcasters and a Digital Media component |
| CMF | Northern Incentive | Development December 2 2021 Production July 27 2021 December 10 2021 | The CMF’s mandate includes support for funding to production across the country. As such, the CMF is continuing its Northern Incentive. As part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream, projects funded must include content to be developed and produced for distribution on at least two platforms, one of which must be television. | • Applicant must be a for profit Canadian controlled company. • Applicants must own and control all the rights necessary to produce and exploit the Eligible Project. • A convergent project must have: A Television Component made available by one or more Canadian Broadcasters and a Digital Media component |
| CMF | Predevelopment Program | December 2 2021 | The Predevelopment Program, which forms part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream, allocates funding to Eligible Projects at the beginning of a Project’s creative process. | • Applicant must be a for profit Canadian controlled company. • Applicants must own and control all the rights necessary to produce and exploit the Eligible Project. • A convergent project must have: A Television Component made available by one or more Canadian Broadcasters and a Digital Media component |
| CMF | Versioning Program | December 2 2021 | The Versioning Program is designed to both increase the reach of existing programming to Canadians through language versioning, and increase the revenue earned by Canadian producers through national and international sales. | • Available to projects which have been funded through one of CMF programs. |
| CMF | Development Packaging Program: Short Form Scripted Series | March 1 2021 | The Development Packaging Program is designed to assist independent producers create high quality original scripted short form series, by providing the opportunity for intensive creative and business development and packaging. With these tools, projects will be in a better position to attract partners, financing, distribution and move into production. | • Applicant must be a for profit Canadian controlled company. • Applicants must own and control all the rights necessary to produce and exploit the Eligible Project. |
| CMF | Digital Linear Series Program | September 30 2021 | The Digital Linear Series Program is designed to support digital linear series in their second (or subsequent) season, created initially for online platforms and in designated CMF genres. | • Applicant must be a for profit Canadian controlled company. • Applicants must own and control all the rights necessary to produce and exploit the Eligible Project. |
| Telefilm Canada | Development Program | TBA | The Development Program supports Canadian production companies looking to finance the development stage of their feature film project(s) | • Applicant must be a for profit Canadian controlled company. • Applicants must own and control all the rights necessary to produce and exploit the Eligible Project. |
| Telefilm Canada | Production Program | Budgets under $2.5M English - Mar 23, 2021 French - Apr 29, 2021 Budgets over $2.5M English - Mar 30, 2021 French - Mar 10, 2021 | This program supports Canadian production companies looking to finance the production and/or postproduction stage of their feature film project(s). | • Canadian controlled corporation, operating as an audiovisual production company • Team must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents • if a post-production application, be submitted following rough assembly and prior to picture-lock • English–language project budgeted at 3.5M or more: the project must have a firm commitment from an eligible Canadian distribution company for theatrical release in Canada within one year of delivery • French-Language projects budgeted at $2.5M or more: the project must have a firm commitment from an eligible Canadian distribution company for theatrical release in Canada within one year of delivery • Indigenous stream: Telefilm will set aside funding for projects by Canadian filmmakers from Indigenous communities. |
| Telefilm Canada | Talent to Watch Program | TBC | This program supports the production, digital distribution and promotion of a first feature-length film or other format of narrative-based audiovisual content made specifically for online distribution. Support under this Program is provided through three separate streams: the Selective Stream, the Festival Selection Stream and the Fast Track Stream. | • Key members of the creative teams of all submitted projects must be emerging talent: they must have previously produced, directed and/or written at least one short film but cannot have previously held the same key position in a feature length film. • Additional eligibility criteria apply to each separate stream. |
| Telefilm Canada | Theatrical Documentary | Feb 26, 2021 - For all projects, from all regions (excluding the Indigenous Stream) Mar 23, 2021 - Indigenous Stream | This program supports Canadian production companies looking to finance feature-length documentary projects in production and post-production. | • Canadian controlled corporation, with its head office in Canada and carry out its activities in Canada • Producers and other key members of the production team must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents • Broadcaster-affiliated production companies are eligible to apply with projects in the English market only • directed by a Canadian citizen • have a firm commitment from an eligible Canadian distribution company Indigenous stream: Telefilm will set aside funding for projects by Canadian filmmakers from Indigenous communities. |
| Telefilm Canada | Marketing Program | Reopening Apr 12, 2021 | This program supports Canadian distribution and production companies looking to finance the marketing and distribution of their feature film project(s). | • Canadian controlled production or distribution company • Must either be the production company that produced the film and that continues to hold all the distribution rights in Canada, or the distribution company that holds all the distribution rights to the film in Canada • key personnel must be either Canadian citizens or permanent residents • Projects must be a feature length film that either is being or has been funded at the production stage under the Production, Theatrical Documentary or Talent to Watch Programs |
| Telefilm Canada | Participation in international Festivals and Events support program | March 12, 2021 | Canadian companies specializing in the production, distribution, and sales of Canadian short and feature length films (drama or documentary) or coproductions officially selected at an international festival recognized by the program, as well as Canadian production companies formally invited to take part in an eligible coproduction forum. | • Canadian-owned under the Investment Canada Act and controlled company and have its head office in Canada • must be a Canadian coproduction or feature length film, made available in French, English or in an Indigenous language, intended for theatrical release in Canada, OR • be a Canadian short film under 30 minutes of duration, made available in French, English or in an Indigenous language |
| NFB | ACIC - Aid to independent cinema | The French Program of the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) provides support for the post-production of French-language films from across Canada, films that are particularly innovative in terms of form or content, and whose existence could otherwise be compromised. | • The filmmaker must be a Canadian citizen or hold a permanent residence visa. • Any original film whose main language is French. • Requested amount cannot represent the entire budget of the film; it can only be a minority interest determined at the sole discretion of ACIC. | |
| Bell Fund | Short Form Digital Series | April 26 September 27 2021 | The purpose of the Short-Form Digital Series Program is to fund premium, original, digital video series for online distribution, specifically the production of fiction (drama, comedy, and children’s and youth programming) and non-fiction (documentary and lifestyle/factual programming). | • Applicant Company does not need to be incorporated at the time of application but must be prepared to be incorporated if application is successful. • First-time applicants must book a one-on-one information session, via email, at info@bellfund.ca and are encouraged to have a previous Bell Fund applicant review their application before submission. • For those less experienced producers and emerging creators/producers, it is recommended that an experienced mentor be engaged for the application process. |
| Bell Fund | Slate Development | November 29 2021 | The purpose of the Slate Development program is to help independent production companies build and diversify their development slate by offering financial support for the planning and development of original intellectual property (“IP”). Preference will therefore be given to applications that support up to three projects, each with its own original IP. | • Applicant must be an incorporated Canadian Production Company. • Minimum of 10% third party financing must be confirmed in writing, from a source other than Bell Fund or the Producer. • At time of application, applicant must have a licence agreement or meaningful commitment letter from a digital platform |
| Bell Fund | TV Program | April 19 2021 | To support the production of great, market-driven Canadian content in the genres of lifestyle, drama, comedy, and documentary series | • Applicant must be an incorporated Canadian Production Company. • Underlying rights are owned and meaningfully developed by Canadians and creative and financial control remains with the Canadian producer throughout the production. |
| Harold Greenberg Fund | Script Development Program | Rolling | The Script Development Program financially supports the feature script development process of Canadian producers through the phases of Story Optioning, Second Draft, Third Draft and Polish and Packaging. | |
| Harold Greenberg Fund | Northern Shorts Program | TBC | The Harold Greenberg Fund, Yukon Media Development, Northwest Territories Film Commission and Nunavut Film Development Corporation present the ‘Northern Shorts Program’. A financing initiative designed to bolster the emerging talent in the three Canadian territories, this program offers 3 emerging filmmaking teams (one from each territory) $20,000 each to make dramatic short films aimed at showcasing new creative visions and further their careers toward feature filmmaking. | • Writer, producer, director must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents • Writer, director and producer must reside in Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut |
| Harold Greenberg Fund | HGF/BC Shorts Program | TBC | The Harold Greenberg Fund and Creative BC presents the ‘HGF/BC Shorts Program’. A financing initiative designed to bolster the emerging talent in BC, this program offers 3 emerging filmmaking teams $20,000 each to make dramatic short films aimed at showcasing new creative visions and further their careers toward feature filmmaking. | • Writer, director and producer must not have had a credit on a feature film in their discipline • Writer, producer, director must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents • NEW: At least one member of the creative team (writer, director or producer) must self-identify as being part of the BIPOC community • Producer and writer must reside in BC • Applicant company must be a BC incorporated company or a federally incorporated company with headquarters in BC |
| Harold Greenberg Fund | HGF/Manitoba Shorts Program | January 6 2021 | The Harold Greenberg Fund and Manitoba Film & Music presents the ‘HGF/Manitoba Shorts Program’. A financing initiative designed to bolster the emerging talent in Manitoba, this program offers 3 emerging filmmaking teams $20,000 each to make dramatic short films aimed at showcasing new creative visions and further their careers toward feature filmmaking. | • Writer, director and producer must not have had a credit on a feature film in their discipline • Writer, producer, director must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents • Director, writer and at least one producer must reside in MB • Applicant company must be a MB incorporated company or a federally incorporated company with headquarters in MB |
| Harold Greenberg Fund | Shorts-to-Features Program | March 24 2021 | An initiative of The Harold Greenberg Fund in association with Crave, the Shorts-to-Features program is designed to greenlight and finance the production of short films, in the amount of $32,000 each, from emerging Canadian filmmakers to use as a calling card for a feature film currently in development. | • Writer, producer, director teams, each of whom have not had a feature film produced in their discipline • Writer, producer, director must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents • Non-English-Language projects are eligible, but applications (inc. Scripts) must be in English • Projects can come from anywhere within Canada |
| Harold Greenberg Fund | HGF/Newfoundland & Labrador Shorts Program | Because of Covid-19 the next deadline has been delayed | HGF and NLFDC present the ‘HGF/Newfoundland & Labrador Shorts Program’. A financing initiative designed to bolster the emerging talent in Newfoundland and Labrador, this program offers 2 emerging filmmaking teams $20,000 each to make dramatic short films aimed at showcasing new creative visions and further their careers toward feature filmmaking. | • Writer, producer, director must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents • Writer, director and producer must reside in Newfoundland or Labrador |
| Independent Production Fund (IPF) | Development Packaging Program | March 1 2021 | The development packaging program provides repayable, non-interest bearing advances to assist independent producers create high quality original scripted short form series. | • Applicant must be a for-profit, Canadian controlled independent production company • confirmed Canadian writer • All rights and options for the development, production and exploitation of the project must be acquired by the eligible producer exclusively for at least 24 months and the project is, and remains throughout its production, under Canadian ownership and Canadian executive, creative and financial control; |
| Independent Production Fund (IPF) | Short Form Series (aka Web Drama Series) Production Program | October 1 2021 | The short form series (aka web drama series) production program provides equity financing for content creators of original Canadian digital drama series created initially for the web. | • Only those series that were selected to participate in the Development Packaging Program: Short Form Scripted Series, and submitted all required deliverables within the same calendar year are eligible to apply to the Production Program. |
| Independent Production Fund (IPF) | Cogeco TV Production Program | April 1 2021 | The Cogeco TV Production Program provides equity investments for the production of drama television series and mini-series for broadcast by CRTC-licensed broadcasters. | • Canadian independent producer defined as a producer who operates a production company in Canada that is majority owned and controlled by Canadians; • at least two years production experience and have already produced at least one broadcast dramatic Canadian television project as an independent producer. • Projects must have a licence agreement and a commitment to broadcast in prime time, within two years following completion of the production from a Canadian broadcaster • must be written by a Canadian writer; • have copyright in the completed production beneficially owned by a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant or by a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province of Canada; • productions must not have started principal photography at the time of application |
| Rogers Group of Funds | Rogers Documentary Fund | April 21 August 18 2021 | Supporting Canadian documentary film production. Original, provocative documentaries. English and French. | • The beneficial ownership of the documentary must be retained by a Canadian resident. • Project must be licensed by a national Canadian broadcaster, cable or pay TV channel, or by an online platform that is available to Canadian audiences. |
| Rogers Group of Funds | Rogers Cable Network Fund | June 23 October 18 2021 | Supporting first-play cable network programming through equity investments. More viewing options for Canadians means more opportunities for producers – and more original content. Genres include drama, documentaries, children’s programming, educational, instructional, performing arts, and variety. | • Applicant must be a for-profit, Canadian controlled independent production company • Project must be licensed by a national Canadian broadcaster, cable or pay TV channel, or by an online platform that is available to Canadian audiences. |
| Rogers Group of Funds | Rogers Telefund | Supporting the industry with interim financing in the form of equity investment. Funding against secured commitments before all production financing has been advanced. A revolving fund – as advances are repaid, other projects are funded. | • Television projects with a confirmed Canadian broadcaster • All production financing must be contractually committed before funds are advanced | |
| Shaw Rocket Fund | Audiovisual Stream | April 21 2021 | The Audiovisual Stream is for audiovisual programming content that reflects diversity and inclusion, enriches and educates the audience, and tells stories that are of great interest to Canadian children while offering experiences on various platforms. Support is provided in the form of equity investments. | • Must be an incorporated Canadian company which derives its primary source of income from the creation of audiovisual programs and/or associated non-programming digital content • Project must be targeted to children (under 13), youth (under 18) or a general family audience. |
| Shaw Rocket Fund | Partnership Stream | Open | The Partnership Stream is for audiovisual programming content that demonstrates the potential for global reach through multi-platform entertainment experiences. Eligible Programs should have very high quality and unique creative content, provide for strong complimentary components, have high global export potential and demonstrate diversity and inclusion. Support is provided in the form of equity investments. | • Must be an incorporated Canadian company which derives its primary source of income from the creation of audiovisual programs and/or associated non-programming digital content • Project must be targeted to children (under 13), youth (under 18) or a general family audience. |
| Shaw Rocket Fund | Digital Content Stream | April 21 2021 | The Digital Content Stream is for non-programming digital content that is based on and accompanies the audiovisual programming from the Audiovisual or Partnership Streams to fully support the audiovisual programming in which the Rocket Fund invests. Support is provided in the form of equity investments. | • Must be an incorporated Canadian company which derives its primary source of income from the creation of audiovisual programs and/or associated non-programming digital content • Project must be targeted to children (under 13), youth (under 18) or a general family audience. |
| Shaw Rocket Fund | CMF-SRF Kids Digital Animated Series Program | The Shaw Rocket Fund and the Canada Media Fund have collaborated to stimulate the creation of Canadian digital animated series for children and youth audiences while encouraging the use of new technology. Support is provided in the form of equity investments. | • Must be an incorporated Canadian company which derives its primary source of income from the creation of audiovisual programs and/or associated non-programming digital content • Project must be targeted to children (under 13), youth (under 18) or a general family audience. | |
| Telus Fund | Development Financing | Rolling | Development funding, in the form of equity investments, is available to secure the project team, subject matter experts and financial sources; to undertake research on the subject matter and target audience; to advance the creative materials; to prepare pitch materials and create a trailer or pilot episode; to develop marketing and impact strategies and prepare implementation plans. | • Canadian controlled corporation and he owner of sufficient copyright permissions to create and exploit the content • includes support from an Expert Organization(s) committed to ensuring the highest standard in the treatment of the health issue • has obtained a commitment to transmit the Content to Canadians from Distribution Platform(s) • has obtained cash financing of at least 5% of the budget from Third Party Financer(s) |
| Telus Fund | Production Financing | Rolling | Production funding, in the form of equity investments, is available for fully developed, production-ready proposals to create, launch, promote, and drive reach and engagement leading up to and during the first year of the launch. | • Canadian controlled corporation and he owner of sufficient copyright permissions to create and exploit the content • has obtained a commitment to transmit the Content to Canadians from Distribution Platform(s) • has obtained cash financing of at least 5% of the budget from Third Party Financer(s) |
| Telus Fund | Discoverability Financing | Rolling | Discoverability funding, in the form of equity investments, is available for exceptional health content that has achieved measured success (for example: the total number of attendees at live events, views of digital episodes, and Average Minute Audiences per episode is greater than 500,000 Canadians). This funding is intended to drive viewership, renew and refresh the Programming, and maintain the audience’s experience in Canada. | • Canadian controlled corporation and he owner of sufficient copyright permissions to create and exploit the content • has obtained a commitment to transmit the Content to Canadians from Distribution Platform(s) • has obtained cash financing of at least 5% of the budget from Third Party Financer(s) |
| Telus Fund | Take Care Incubator | April 16 2021 | TELUS Fund and Vice Media Group are looking for original English language docuseries that promote the mental wellbeing of young Canadians. Support is provided in the form of equity investments. | • Canadian controlled corporation and he owner of sufficient copyright permissions to create and exploit the content • Applicant must show that Emerging Creators will fill or be mentored in one or more Key Roles |
| Government of Canada | Creative Export Canada | Fall 2021 (for projects starting in 2022-2023) | Creative Export Canada offers funding for projects that generate export revenues and help Canadian creative industries reach more people around the world. Ultimately, the program aims to increase export profitability for Canada’s creative industries. | • A for-profit Canadian controlled incorporated company • have a maximum of $500M in annual revenues; and • have a minimum of one full-time employee. |
| Hot Docs | Hot Docs Ted Rogers Fund | July 28 2021 | The Hot Docs Ted Rogers Fund will provide successful applicants with a grant of up to 20 per cent of the total production costs to a maximum of $20,000. Eligible costs include those that are standard in the industry during production. | • Applicants must be a Canadian-controlled corporation based in Canada and unaffiliated with any licensed Canadian network or programming undertaking • Have previously produced one of the following: a documentary or fiction film commercially released in Canada; a documentary or fiction film and/or series broadcast on Canadian television |
| Hot Docs | Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund | July 28 2021 | This documentary fund is dedicated to filmmakers telling engaging, high-quality stories that embrace music artists in all its forms and demonstrate Canadian music’s role in the world. The Fund also welcomes international music stories told through the lens of Canadian filmmakers. | • Applicants must: be a corporation unaffiliated with any licensed network or programming undertaking. • Be primary rights holder of the project • Have previously produced one of the following: a documentary or fiction film commercially released; a documentary or fiction film and/or series broadcast on television. The Funds will occasionally consider an applicant that does not meet this specific requirement, provided a senior producer is meaningfully attached to the project as confirmed in writing. |
| Hot Docs | Hot Docs-Blue Ice Doc Fund | December 1 2021 | Established in 2011 to enable more African documentary filmmakers to tell their stories and contribute to the next generation of African doc talent, the Hot Docs-Blue Ice Docs Fund provides development grants of up to $10,000 CAD and production grants of up to $40,000 CAD to four to ten projects annually. | The applicant must: • Be the producer and primary rights holder of the project • Have a registered production company that is associated with the project in a country on the African continent listed in our FAQ section In all cases both the director and producer must: • Hold citizenship, or have legal permanent residency, and primarily live and work in Africa. A complete list of funded countries can be found in the FAQ section • Have at least one previous professional credit to their name |
| Hot Docs | Crosscurrents Canada Doc Fund | June 2 2021 | Development and production grants of $10,000-$50,000 CAD for Canadian filmmakers who are Indigenous, Francophone, Deaf and/or have a disability, racialized and/or persons of colour. | • The (co)director(s), and majority rights holder attached to the film project • An emerging or sophomore storyteller with three or fewer professional directing credits • In good standing with Hot Docs at time of application submission • A Canadian citizen or permanent resident • Of at least one of the following priority groups: Indigenous, Francophone, Deaf and/or have a disability, racialized and/or persons of colour. |
| New Brunswick Tourism, Culture & Heritage | Industry Support Program Development Incentive | First come, first served | The Development Incentive provides funds in the form of a grant to support the development of projects that have already secured intent or commitment from a broadcaster, funding agency and/or third-party financing. | • Only incorporated New Brunswick companies having a permanent establishment in the province can apply for financial assistance under the Development Incentive. These companies must demonstrate that their primary purpose is the domestic or collaborative production of film or television products. These can be privately owned or publicly-traded corporations. |
| New Brunswick Tourism, Culture & Heritage | Industry Support Program Production Incentive | April 30 2021 | The mandate of the Arts, Culture and Commemorations Branch, as it relates to the film industry, is to support a viable and culturally significant film industry in New Brunswick. To this end, the goals of the NB Film, Television & New Media Industry Support Program are: To foster the stability and success of the film industry; To support the maintenance and creation of jobs, the attraction of external investment, the contribution to the GDP and tax revenue; To maximize leverage opportunities; and To contribute to the development and production of quality film, television and new media products that contribute positively to New Brunswick’s cultural and artistic image | • Both New Brunswick and external companies may apply for the Production Incentive. |
| Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation | Equity Investment Program (EIF) | April 19, 2021 --- October 18, 2021 --- January 10, 2022 | To support Newfoundland and Labrador based production, NLFDC will provide production assistance in the form of Equity Investment to eligible producers for the financing of productions. For the purposes of these guidelines, "Equity Investment" means a financial contribution by the NLFDC which shall be repaid from earned revenue resulting from the production. | • Required for TV projects: a letter of intent or written commitment for telecast on broadcast, specialty pay, pay-perview television specifying the amount of license fees. • Required for Cinema / Video projects: a commitment from a theatrical or video distributor or eligible broadcaster for release in Canada, and / or a distribution advance, equity investment or distribution guarantee from such a distributor |
| Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation | Development Program (an element of the Equity Investment Program) | April 19, 2021 --- October 18, 2021 --- January 10, 2022 | The Corporation will provide a loan to qualified applicants to support the essential process of development which takes an idea through the stages of research, writing, market analysis and costing. Support for the development of a project does not, in any way, guarantee funding by the Corporation in later stages of the project. Support is provided in the form of equity investments. | • Only incorporated Newfoundland and Labrador film and video production companies may apply |
| Communities, Culture and Heritage Nova Scotia | Creative Industries Fund | 6 weeks before the start date of the proposed activity. | The Creative Industries Fund invests in Nova Scotia registered cultural businesses that are focused on global exporting and supports not-for-profits and social enterprises focused on development of the culture sector outside of Nova Scotia. | • Companies/enterprises MUST be registered with the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stocks Company. |
| Eastlink | Eastlink TV IPF Program | N/A | The Nova Scotia Independent Production Fund through The Eastlink TV Independent Production Fund Program can help bring your animated and/or live-action TV series to life. Designed to finance Nova Scotian television productions, this program could provide you with an equity investment of up to $300,000 to a maximum of 20% of your total budget. | • The production must be a scripted, fiction-based television program |
| Nunavut Film Development Corporation | Storytelling Fund | Rolling | In response to COVID-19, The Story Telling Fund is a creation fund that provides production companies and individual filmmakers the flexibility of a greater diversification of activities not currently served by NFDC’s funding programs. | • Must be a production company incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Territory of Nunavut or Canada whose primary activity is developing and producing film, television and/or digital media content • an individual must be a resident of Nunavut |
| Nunavut Film Development Corporation | Short Film Fund | Rolling | The Short Film Fund provides an opportunity for emerging filmmakers to participate in a mentored program that will: - provide up to a maximum of $25,000, including the cost of mentoring services - provide mentoring from an established industry professional by planning milestone dates for project development, a budget and offer advice, expertise and support | The applicant must: • be a resident of Nunavut • not have more then 60 minutes of on-screen credit • applicant maintains copyright and creative and financial control over the project |
| Nunavut Film Development Corporation | Creative Content Development | Rolling | The Creative Content Development Fund provides for the development of creative content for film, television and digital media. This program has been established to: - To support the growth of a community of content creators in Nunavut - To assist Nunavut production companies to develop digital media content, particularly that which is interactive and convergent to existing television programming | • Incorporated in Nunavut or resident of Nunavut. • own 100% of copyright to the project |
| Ontario Creates | Film Fund - Production Stream | CYCLE 1: March 10, 2021 CYCLE 2: July 7, 2021 CYCLE 3: November 17, 2021 | The OC Feature Film Fund provides support to Ontario producers for feature film projects as a last in fund final stage of financing. Ontario Creates measures the results of the Ontario Creates Film Fund primarily based on net benefit from the proposed project to the province which includes but is not limited to return on investment and jobs created in the Ontario film industry. | • Production company must be incorporated in Ontario or incorporated federally and registered in Ontario |
| Ontario Creates | Film Fund - Development Stream | January 29, 2021 | The Ontario Creates Film Fund, Development Stream provides support to Ontario producers for all stages of development activities. Ontario Creates’ contribution is an interest-free loan, which must be repaid at the commencement of principle photography. | • Production company must be incorporated in Ontario or incorporated federally and registered in Ontario |
| Ontario Creates | Film Fund - Marketing & Distribution Initiative | January 29, 2021 | The Marketing and Distribution Initiative (MDI) is intended to assist producers of Ontario Creates Film Fund supported projects to make a meaningful contribution to the domestic marketing and distribution of their projects leading up to and during their release. | • Applicants must be recent, successful recipients of the Ontario Creates Film Fund through the Drama or Documentary production stream. • Eligible projects must be completed, delivered or close to delivery and undertaking domestic release. Projects that have been commercially released are not eligible for this initiative. |
| Ontario Creates | Export Fund | May 11 2021 | The Ontario Creates Export Fund - Film and Television provides eligible Ontario producers with funding to pursue strategic export development activities that support company growth and produce measurable business development results. Primary activities supported include targeted sales trips and attendance at international market events to support the company’s content creation and exploitation activities. | • Production company must be incorporated in Ontario or incorporated federally and registered in Ontario • Must be primarily a film or television production company pursuing project pre-sales or co-financing opportunities for a slate of projects or concepts that are currently in development or ready for production. |
| Ontario Creates | Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund | April 12 August 30 2021 | The Ontario Creates Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund Concept Definition and Production programs provide IDM content creators with funding for high quality, original interactive digital media content projects that make a positive contribution to the Ontario economy. • Concept Definition:support for early-stage activities that will assist the applicant company in moving towards the production of a market-ready content project. • Production:support for the creation of a market-ready content project that will be released to end users. | • Production company must be incorporated in Ontario or incorporated federally and registered in Ontario • Applicant company must own at least 51% of the copyright of the project that is being submitted and must be able to demonstrate that their revenue share is in appropriate proportion to the ownership of the project and reflects industry standard practices. |
| Ontario Creates | Discoverability and Commercialization Program | January 31 2022 | The Discoverability and Commercialization Program replaces the Marketing Support program. The program is designed to increase the visibility and financial viability of projects that receive Production support through the IDM Fund. | • Applicants must be the recipient of IDM Fund Production program funding for the project for which they are requesting Discoverability and Commercialization support. |
| Cultural Industries Ontario North (CION) | Media Arts Production: Practiced, Employed, Developed (MAPPED) Program | Rolling | CION’s Media Arts Production: Practiced, Employed, Developed (MAPPED) program is a production assistance fund, designed to help film and television producers provide on the job training to Northern Ontario residents looking to work in the industry. | • Production company must be a Canadian corporation which is Canadian controlled. • Must have secured a minimum of 80% of their production budget. |
| Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) | Cultural Supports Program: Film and Television Stream | Round 1: February 1 - April 30 Round 2: May1 - July 31 Round 3: August 1 - October 31 Round 4: November 1 - January 31 | The Film and Television Stream is designed to increase film and television industry jobs and investment and to increase quality, original film and television productions produced in Northern Ontario, while showcasing its culture, geography, stories and talent. | • The production company must be a Canadian corporation which is Canadian controlled • The production company must own all, or a majority of the rights necessary to exploit and produce the production. • Applicants must receive a producer credit on the project. |
| Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) | Support for Emerging Creations | March 17 2021 | The Emerging Creation Assistance Program is aimed at companies developing projects with creators who are at the start of their professional career in the film industry or who wish to take up a creative role for which they have little of experience. | • Must be a Quebec based production company (a sole proprietorship does not qualify as a Quebec business.) • Applicant must hold all the rights • projects exclusively developed by emerging creators • Applicant companies filing for the first time must be at least one year old at the time of the filing date. |
| Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) | Production Support | Various | Foster the production of quality feature films, short films and high-quality short-format digital narrative projects that are original, engaging and of diverse genres, and that have the potential to shine in Quebec or abroad. | • Must be a Quebec based production company (a sole proprietorship does not qualify as a Quebec business.) • Applicant must hold all the rights |
| Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) | Support for television production - Increase in production value | April 16 2021 | This program aims to increase the production value of French-language television series in order to increase their commercial potential in markets outside Quebec by relying on the technical and artistic aspects (visual and sound), the adaptation of Quebec literary works and the acquisition of rights for existing musical works. | • Must be a Quebec based production company (a sole proprietorship does not qualify as a Quebec business.) • Be a legally constituted for-profit company with audiovisual production as its main activity. • Have been in operation for at least one year and have the appropriate professional experience in the production of television series. |
| Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) | Promotion and dissemination assistance | Rolling | Support, throughout Quebec, the promotion and distribution of Quebec film and television production, as well as the promotion and distribution of international film production. | • Must be a Quebec based production company (a sole proprietorship does not qualify as a Quebec business.) • Promotion and dissemination projects must be held in Quebec. |
| Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) | Development Support | April 28 November 10 2021 | Foster the scripting of quality projects that are original, engaging and of diversified genres, and that have the potential to shine in Quebec or abroad. | • Must be a Quebec based production company (a sole proprietorship does not qualify as a Quebec business.) • Applicant must hold all the rights |
| Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) | Assistance for the pre-development of television series based on literary adaptations | Closed | This program supports the pre-development of fiction television series, documentaries or children's animation, in French, based on adaptations of Quebec literary works. It allows companies to mobilize the expertise necessary for the pre-development of one or more projects that have not yet received the support of a broadcaster, a distributor or development financing, and facilitates financial commitment. | • Must be a Quebec based production company (a sole proprietorship does not qualify as a Quebec business.) • Applicant must hold all the rights |
| Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) | Temporary aid in the audiovisual sector (cinema and television) | Various | This program aims to facilitate the resumption of preparation, production, post-production and dubbing activities in the film and television industry and to ensure the economic revival of this sector. | • Must be a Quebec based production company (a sole proprietorship does not qualify as a Quebec business.) • Be a legally constituted for-profit company with audiovisual production as its main activity. • Have been in operation for at least one year and have the appropriate professional experience in the production of television series. |
| The Quebecor Fund | Television Convergent Production Support | April 1 October 1 | Through this component, the Quebecor Fund aims to support the Canadian production of television programs with quality content, in French, English and/or Aboriginal languages comprising the production of a multi-platform component. The programs must be broadcast by a programming undertaking (PU) recognized by the CRTC. | • The applicant’s main activity must be the production of audiovisual programming. Quebecor Fund will give priority to producers with significant experience in their sector of activities; • The applicant must file a project whose first broadcasting date is later than the deadline for filing the application; • Projects must include the production of a multi-platform component using platforms such as Internet, VOD, mobile devices, and/or other digital platforms; |
| The Quebecor Fund | Film Production Assistance Program | May 25 2021 | The Quebecor Fund’s Film Production Assistance Program, together with the industry’s stakeholders, aims to: • Support the production of French-language Canadian feature films; • Support the multi-platform distribution of feature films, and in particular foster integrated marketing strategies from the development stage with an interactive marketing component; • Permit creative and production teams to produce a final product as close to their initial creative vision as possible; • Promote return on investment to increase its scope of assistance to producers and distributors. | • The applicant’s main activities must include film production. • The application for funding must be jointly submitted by the producer and the distributor. The producer must have produced at least two (2) feature films. The distributor must be recognized by Telefilm Canada. • For financing the production of an animated film, the application must be jointly submitted by the producer and the distributor who holds the distribution rights for the film outside Quebec and/or for the Quebec market. The applicant must obligatorily: • have found a minimum of 90% of its financing budget and, preferably, have some financial support from SODEC and/or TELEFILM; or • have completed at least 75% of filming if the project has never been previously submitted to the Quebecor Fund and provide a copy of a first film edit, a project previously submitted to the Quebecor Fund but not retained may be eligible for application during the production stage; The project must include the following: • the production of a French-language Canadian feature film with an issued distribution licence and a broadcasting licence by a CRTC-recognized French-language Canadian PU; • an interactive marketing plan; • a production budget over $1,500,000. The application must be submitted: • during the development or pre-production stage and before signing any formal agreements with institutions such as SODEC or TELEFILM Canada; or • during production, when filming is 75% or more completed. |
| The Quebecor Fund | Export Assistance Program | Anytime | Through its Export Assistance Program (EXAP), the Quebecor Fund supports producers, distributors and broadcasters in developing audiovisual content for markets outside Quebec and internationally, and provides support in terms of marketing this content. | • Applicant profile must be: producer, distributors or broadcaster; • Must be based in Quebec; • The company must be more than five (5) years old and/or the applicant must have over fifteen (15) years of experience in the audiovisual sector. In all cases the applicant must have previous experience in content marketing or exportation |
| Première Ovation | Project Grants | March 1 October 1 | This grant aims to support the realization of a project at the stage of creation, production and distribution in Quebec or outside Quebec. Priority will be given to projects linked to a confirmed public presentation in a professional context. | • Canadian citizens or permanent residents • Based in Quebec or Wendake • Applicants must be an artist, curator or art critic at the start of your career, graduate or not; • Have the status of professional artist or be in the process of professionalization. |
| TV5 + UnisTV | Fonds Créateurs en série (TV5 + UNIS) | TBC | Promote the production of quality French-language content, suitable for viewing and sharing on the Internet, mobiles and tablets. To achieve this, the Serial Creators program annually funds short-form digital fiction, documentary and animated series. | • The Serial Creators program is for Canadian creators between the ages of 18 and 35 working in video and digital media. |
| Fonds d'investissement de la culture et des communications (FICC) | FICC | Fonds d'investissement de la culture et des communications (FICC) provides support to cultural enterprises with share capital as well as enterprises in the social economy, namely non-profit organizations (NPOs) and cooperatives (co-ops), having a place of business in Quebec. These companies are dedicated to the creation, production, dissemination of cultural content and technical or technological support services offered to content businesses. Support is provided in the form of equity investments. | These companies typically operate in areas of the performing arts, publishing, audiovisual, recording, radio, television, multimedia and digital. For companies seeking financing, the FICC investment criteria are based on the company’s product, management team, financial performance and market, and the objectives and qualities of the company’s business project | |
| Quebec City | Support for the production of short films and webseries | N/A | This financial support has the following specific objectives: Support productions of short films (less than 30 minutes in length) or web series having a significant impact on the film, digital and television industry in Quebec; Contribute to the professionalization of artists, artisans and producers in the region's film, digital and television industry; Increase the visibility of talents and projects from the region on digital distribution platforms. | • Canadian citizens or permanent residents • Production ready • confirmed financial structure of at least 25% of the overall budget at the time of submission, by the financial participation of the producer and a combination of financial contributions in money and / or confirmed services; • Key artists held primarily by artists, artisans, producers, professionals and businesses originating in or established in Quebec from scriptwriting to postproduction; • have a minimum of 75% of the total cost of the project in the Quebec region; |
| Quebec City | Support for the production of feature films and television series | N/A | This call for projects has the following specific objectives: Support feature film productions (minimum 75 minutes) or television productions that have a significant impact on the film and television industry in the Capitale-Nationale region; Stimulate the hiring of local creative positions allowing the region to increase its distinctive appearance and its influence here and abroad; Complete the support of the Aid Measure for the start-up of film and television productions and optimize their impacts; Complement the existing financing offer, by offering financial support that helps to finalize the financing structure. | • Canadian citizens or permanent residents; • Production ready • confirmed financial structure of 60% of the overall budget at the time of submission • budget is at least $ 1 million for a fiction and $ 250,000 for a documentary; • Key artists, artisans, producers, professionals and companies originating in or established in the Capitale-Nationale region from scriptwriting to postproduction; • minimum of 60% of eligible expenses in the Capitale-Nationale region *; |
| Mels Studios | Fonds Mels | Fonds MELS supports Quebec producers and directors who need to round out financing for the production and/or postproduction phase of a feature-length fiction or documentary project. | • The total production budget may not exceed $1.5 million; • The production must have a contract with a distributor or broadcaster guaranteeing commercial distribution; • At least 50% of the financing must come from Quebec (not counting MELS’ contribution); • Producer(s) and director(s) must be permanent residents of Quebec; • The feature-length fiction film or documentary must be at least 60 minutes long; • The production must have the support of one of the following institutions: Telefilm Canada SODEC Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) Canada Council for the Arts Quebecor Fund Harold Greenberg Fund • MELS’ contribution will complete the production’s financing, secure its feasibility and ensure that it comes to fruition. | |
| Creative Saskatchewan | Film & TV Development Grant | January 27 2021 | This grant augments other resources available to qualified Saskatchewan production companies as they undertake one of 4 different streams of film and tv development: Pre-Development Stream • assists with costs related to concept-to-outline writing and creation of pitching materials required to present to broadcasters and other financiers First Draft Stream • assists with costs related to continuing development (e.g. taking a script treatment to an outline or first draft) of projects that have secured development monies from a eligible source (e.g. broadcaster or distributor) Final Draft Stream • assists with costs related to continuing development (e.g. script polish, and pre-production activities) of projects that have secured development monies from an eligible source (e.g. broadcaster or distributor) Slate Development Stream • assists with costs related to development of two to five eligible film or television projects with the potential to leverage development financing from other funding agencies and the private sector | •Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria defined in the Creative Saskatchewan Investment Fund General Program Guidelines. •Applicants may be an individual or a corporation •Applicants must be the owner or co-owner of the project, control copyright, and receive a share of revenue from sales of the project. • Applicants must demonstrate a minimum 50% Saskatchewan ownership of the project. •Applicants must demonstrate they have the rights to develop, produce, and exploit the property for a two-year minimum plus a renewal from date of application. •Applicants must have experience as producers of commercial film or television, or related experience satisfactory to Creative Saskatchewan, and must demonstrate they possess the necessary expertise and resources to complete the proposed production and arrange for its marketing. •The production company cannot hold a broadcasting license issued by the CRTC or deal at non-arm’s length with a corporation that holds a license. •The applicant company must be incorporated in Saskatchewan or incorporated federally and registered in Saskatchewan. The head office or principal place of business must be located in Saskatchewan, and substantial ownership control must remain with Saskatchewan residents. •Applicants who have secured production funding from Creative Saskatchewan in support of a project that has received development funding must complete development activities and reporting prior to the start of principal photography |
| Creative Saskatchewan | Market & Export Development Grant | February 10 2021 | This grant helps cover the cost of marketing your product or your business. | There are two streams available to eligible applicants: “Micro Marketing Stream” • This stream is intended to support smaller-scale marketing opportunities. • Applicants may apply for a maximum of $5,000. • Applicants are limited to one Micro Marketing Grant per fiscal. • Applications will be assessed every six weeks. • Unsuccessful applicants are eligible to reapply twice per fiscal. “Major Marketing Stream” • This stream is intended to support larger-scale marketing opportunities. • Applicants may apply for a maximum of $25,000 per applicant per fiscal year (whichever is the lesser); or a maximum of $50,000 per applicant per 24 months (whichever is the lesser). Any funds received through the “Micro Marketing Grant” are included in the calculation. • Application deadlines for this stream will be published on the Creative Saskatchewan website (www.creativesask.ca). • Unsuccessful applicants are eligible to reapply at the next program deadline. |
| Creative Saskatchewan | Feature Film Production Grant | Rolling | The Feature Film Production Grant provides financial support to eligible applicants for feature film productions that have secured a relevant market trigger or distribution agreement of fair market value. There are two streams within this grant: Saskatchewan Stream and Service Production Stream. SASKATCHEWAN STREAM •Creative Saskatchewan offers support to eligible Saskatchewan production companies, equivalent to 30% of all eligible Saskatchewan expenditures. Refer to the Eligible Saskatchewan Screen-Based Expenditures document (www.creativesask.ca). •Applicants must be the owner or co-owner of the project and, at minimum, must control a share of copyright proportional to Creative Saskatchewan’s financial participation. SERVICE PRODUCTION STREAM •Creative Saskatchewan offers support to eligible production companies, equivalent to 25% of all eligible Saskatchewan expenditures. •There are no copyright ownership requirements for the Service Production Stream. | •Productions must be feature length (a minimum of 75 minutes). •Productions must demonstrate interest from other agencies or a relevant market trigger (i.e.distribution agreement of fair market value). •The production company cannot hold a broadcasting license issued by the CRTC or deal at non-arm’s length with a corporation that holds a license. •Applicants must receive a Producer credit on the final project. •Applicants must have experience as producers of feature films or related experience satisfactory to Creative Saskatchewan and must demonstrate they possess the necessary expertise and resources to complete the proposed production and arrange for its marketing. •Inter-provincial co-productions and co-ventures are eligible, but the applicant company must have a substantial ownership interest in the project. •At the time of submission, applicants must provide written evidence of a relevant market trigger or distribution agreement of fair market value and evidence of a minimum of 50% confirmed financing, unless the project budget is over $1 million, then evidence of a minimum of 70% confirmed financing is required. The Creative Saskatchewan ProductionGrant and federal tax credit calculations may be included as part of the confirmed financing. •Applications must be received prior to the completion of principal photography. •Commercial intent must be the primary purpose and focus of the project. |
| Creative Saskatchewan | Micro-Budget Production Grant | On hiatus | The Micro-Budget Production Grant provides support to eligible applicants for feature film productions at least 75 minutes in length, with a budget under $100,000.00. | • Feature length films (of any genre) with a minimum running time of 75 minutes. • Production budgets may not exceed $100,000.00 (exceptions may be given to productions with secured funding from Talent to Watch). • Projects must be written, directed, and produced by eligible Saskatchewan residents. • All phases of production (pre-production, production, post-production) must take place within Saskatchewan. • Applications must be received prior to the completion of post-production (expenses incurred prior to the date of application are ineligible.) • Priority will be given to filmmakers applying to produce their first or second feature film INELIGIBLE PROJECTS & EXPENSES • Projects that have received funding through the Creative Saskatchewan Feature Film Production Grant, Television Production Grant or Web Series Grant Programs. • Inter-provincial co-productions. |
| Creative Saskatchewan | Sasktel Equity Fund | Currently closed | The Creative Saskatchewan SaskTel Max Equity Fund provides financial support to eligible Saskatchewan-based independent producers of audiovisual productions. Creative Saskatchewan may invest in eligible projects that demonstrate significant economic, cultural and employment benefit to the Saskatchewan industry, and a high potential of recoupment and profit in the application. | • Applicants must demonstrate at the time of application that a minimum of 50% of all third-party production financing is contracted • The project must be made available in a meaningful way to target Canadian audiences within 2 years of completion on any platform including a Canadian broadcaster or subscription video on demand • Productions receiving funding must achieve six points out of ten (6/10) for Canadian content certification; |
| Government of Yukon | Yukon Film Development Fund | Rolling | The purpose of this program is to encourage the growth and development of the Yukon Film industry through the provision of non-repayable financial contributions to assist with the costs of development of film projects in Yukon. Development is the work necessary to get a project ready to be put on film, and may include acquiring the property, writing script drafts, budgeting, packaging of talent, director and other creative personnel, and obtaining production financing. | • An individual who is a Yukon resident and who owns at least 51% of the project. • A Yukon corporation which owns at least 51% of the project and film production is a major, not peripheral activity of their business. • Recipients under this program are not eligible to apply for rebates of Yukon expenditures under the Yukon Film Location Incentive Program. |
| Government of Yukon | Yukon Film Production Program | Rolling | The purpose of the program is to encourage the growth and development of the Yukon Film industry through the provision of non-repayable financial contributions to assist with the costs of producing a film in the Yukon. Production is the component of the filmmaking process during which the project is being captured on film or videotape, and includes post-production work. | • Must be a Yukon corporation which owns controlling interest in the project and Film production is a major, not peripheral activity of their business. • Recipients under this program are not eligible to apply for rebates of Yukon expenditures under the Yukon Film Location Incentive Program. |
AND INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS FROM ACROSS CANADA.