Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant
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
- Improve employee retention
- Develop employee 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
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
Eligibility for this grant is determined by the applicant's alignment with specific criteria related to production activities in Alberta.
- The applicant must be an Alberta producer responsible for the development of Alberta content.
- The production must be considered a smaller-budget project to qualify for support under this grant program.
- The applicant is expected to engage Alberta skilled labour, including offering opportunities for emerging talent and established industry professionals.
- The production must align with the cultural and industry objectives of promoting Alberta content and stories.
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.
Selection criteria
The Alberta Made Production Grant evaluates and selects projects based on predefined criteria to ensure they align with the program's objectives.
- Alignment with the intent of the program
- Alignment with ministry objectives
- Competitive strength of the application
- Overall impact on Alberta's cultural ecosystem
How to apply
Review Guidelines
Create Online Profile
- New applicants must complete the Front Office Registration form.
- Email the completed form to [mediascreen@gov.ab.ca](mailto:mediascreen@gov.ab.ca).
- Receive your login credentials via email.
Gather Required Information and Documentation
Submit Application
- Access the Online Grant Application System using your credentials.
- Complete and submit the application along with all supporting documents through the system.
- Ensure submission by 11:59 pm on the application deadline day. Deadlines falling on statutory holidays or weekends are extended to the next working day.
- Note that faxed, mailed, late, or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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.
