Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant
- Open Date : July 2, 2024
- Closing date : July 16, 2024
Overview
Get a grant of up to $125,000 to cover up to 25% of production costs to develop Alberta content and hire established or emerging talent.
At a glance
Funding available
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Open Date : July 2, 2024
- Closing date : July 16, 2024
Eligible candidates
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Alberta
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
Next Steps
Activities funded
The Alberta Made Production Grant supports projects that foster the growth of smaller-budget productions in the screen industry. It aims to encourage investment in Alberta content while providing training and mentorship opportunities to emerging and established professionals.
- Development and production of Alberta-based screen content.
- Support for smaller-budget film and television productions by Alberta producers.
- On-set training and job shadowing initiatives to enhance skill development.
- Mentorship programs to support emerging talents in the screen industry.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The Alberta Made Production Grant is designed to support Alberta producers and production companies. It aims to foster the creation of local content and provide opportunities for further development of skills within the province's screen industries sector. However, the specific evaluation and selection criteria for projects applying for this grant are not detailed in the provided context. Applicants should refer to the Alberta Made Production Grant guidelines for comprehensive criteria.
Eligible expenses
The Alberta Made Production Grant supports screen-based production activities in Alberta. It focuses on smaller-budget productions that contribute to Alberta's cultural landscape and support local talent.
- Production of screen-based content, including films and television series, by Alberta producers.
- Development of Alberta content and stories by Alberta companies.
- Providing employment opportunities and specialized support for emerging talent in Alberta.
- On-set training, job shadowing, and mentorship activities as part of the Training and Mentorship Incentive.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is particularly aimed at supporting Alberta-based producers, reflecting its focus on enhancing the media production capacity within the region.
- Companies registered and operating within the province of Alberta.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applicants must track all obligations as stated in the grant agreement and guidelines to avoid termination of the grant agreement.
- The minister has full discretion in funding decisions, which are final and cannot be appealed.
- Instalment payments can be requested after completion of principal photography or according to the schedule in the grant agreement.
- Final project deliverable copies must be submitted in a specific format (USB Drive, DVD, or Blu-Ray) to the AMF.
- Government of Alberta logo must be obtained by emailing the program office directly if needed for the final production.