How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $125000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant?

Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant is funded by Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture (AB)

What are Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be an Alberta-based producer. The production should support the creation of Alberta content and employ Alberta creatives. Applicants must register and create an online profile before application submission.

Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant

Last Update: January 24, 2025

AB, Canada

Funds for small-budget productions in Alberta

Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $125,000
Up to 25% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : July 2, 2024
Closing date : July 16, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

Government of Alberta
Ministry of Culture (AB)

Status

Closed

Overview of the Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant is designed to provide financial assistance to Alberta producers, facilitating the development of Alberta content with structured funding conditions. The modalities emphasize competitive selection and compliance with financial tracking requirements.

The grant covers 25% of eligible Alberta production costs, up to a maximum of $125,000.
A Training and Mentorship Incentive top-up, up to $35,000, is available for on-set training and mentorship activities.
Funding is competitive, based on alignment with program intent and ministry objectives.
Instalment payments are contingent on completion of principal photography and adherence to the grant agreement's Schedule 'C'.
Final payments require detailed financial reporting, including an updated budget, general ledger, and a submission of the finished production.
Grant recipients must manage and report based on deliverables outlined in the grant agreement to avoid termination of the grant.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 87,500

Filming a low-budget science fiction movie hiring local junior talent

$ 112,500

Developing a television miniseries featuring local history and landmarks

$ 80,000

Creating a documentary focusing on environmental conservation

$ 70,000

Producing a web series to showcase local arts and crafts

$ 125,000

Producing a smaller-budget indie film set with a focus on local talent

$ 100,000

Developing a children’s educational series with local puppeteers and actors

Eligibility criteria of the Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant program

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.

Eligibility criteria of the Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant program

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 to the Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant program

Review Guidelines

Examine the Alberta Made Production Grant guidelines carefully to ensure you understand all the application requirements.

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

Prepare all necessary information and documents as per the grant guidelines.

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.

Contact Government of Alberta

780-422-8584

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