AFA — Film and Video Individual Project Funding
- Closing date : September 2, 2026
Overview
The Film and Video Individual Project Funding provides up to $18,000 to support Alberta-based individual artists, arts administrators, or ensembles in developing specific film and video arts projects. Eligible activities include art production, marketing, research, and training and career development.
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop an online presence
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Closing date : September 2, 2026
Eligible candidates
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Alberta
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Women
Next Steps
Activities funded
This grant supports film and video arts projects undertaken by individual Alberta artists. It provides funding for artistic activities that involve production, marketing, research, or training within the film and video arts genre.
- Art production activities such as script or screenplay writing, pre-production, production, and post-production.
- Marketing activities including film festival submissions and online distribution initiatives.
- Research projects focusing on experimentation, exploration, and documentary research related to production.
- Training and career development opportunities like workshops, master classes, and mentorship programs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for the Film and Video Individual Project Funding, applicants must be Alberta residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons, with a primary residency in Alberta for at least one year before applying. Applicants should represent diverse communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants must also be in good standing with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA), ensuring all previous projects have been completed and reports are approved before applying for new funding. Ensembles, collectives, and collaborations are eligible, provided all members meet individual eligibility criteria. The principal artists involved cannot apply for or receive funding for multiple projects simultaneously, whether individually or as part of multiple groups, and applicants must not be incorporated under provincial or federal legislation.
Who is not eligible
This grant is specifically targeted towards individual artists and does not support incorporated entities or companies. The restrictions focus on ensuring that funding is allocated to personal artistic projects rather than corporate ventures.
- Incorporated companies under provincial or federal legislation.
- Businesses or organizations applying as commercial entities.
Eligible expenses
You can receive up to $18,000 to support your project, and eligible expenses are those directly related to carrying out your proposed project.
- Contracted artist and/or technician fees.
- Commission fees.
- Production costs.
- Promotion and publicity expenses.
- Transportation and accommodation.
- Tuition or training fees.
- Royalties.
- Administration and contract fees.
- Basic living/subsistence expenses up to $3,000/month.
- Other expenses and supplies considered reasonable and necessary by the AFA.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available exclusively to individuals or ensembles based in Alberta, Canada. Eligibility ensures that applicants have strong ties to the region, fostering local artistic development.
- Residents of Alberta, Canada.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Grant funding is intended specifically for the purposes originally described in your application.
- If the full grant amount requested is not awarded, recipients still need to complete the project as proposed if they accept the grant.
- Recipients must inform the AFA of any changes to project outcomes, location, or extension requests prior to implementation for approval.
- An unsatisfactory report or unmet conditions could lead to being ineligible for future funding from the AFA for up to three years.
- Successful applicants need to acknowledge the AFA's financial support in any publicity materials related to the project.
- The application assessments are carried out by an expert panel, and all their recommendations are final.
- Applicants can only submit one application per deadline across all disciplines.