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Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
Grant for Alberta post-production labour costs
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 2, 2024
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Get up to $200,000 to hire staff for post-production, visual effects and digital animation projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 18% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 2, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The grant supports activities in the post-production sector aimed at enhancing the distribution quality and creative value of media projects. These activities leverage skilled Alberta talent to deliver key post-production services.
- Editing of video and audio content to meet professional distribution standards.
- Subtitling and closed-captioning for accessibility and increased audience reach.
- Creation and editing of visual and sound effects to enhance the storytelling.
- Digital animation to bring characters and stories to life through advanced techniques.
- Projects designed primarily for public audience distribution.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible organizations to apply for the Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant include those that:- Are incorporated in Alberta under the Business Corporation Act or registered as an extra-provincial company in Alberta and are in good standing with the Corporate Registry or operate as a sole proprietorship with a registered trade name in Alberta.- Are in good standing with any funding received from the Government of Alberta, including the AMF.- Can demonstrate that they provide services for arm’s length, third-party organizations on a regular basis.Who is not eligible
Some projects and expenses are ineligible for the Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant. Restrictions apply to ensure funding supports appropriate project types and expenses.
- Productions that solicit funds.
- Mass reproduction of pre-recorded audio and video material on magnetic or optical media.
- Archiving for corporate, institutional, and preservation purposes.
- Pornography or adult entertainment productions.
- Productions made for internal corporate use.
- Productions that promote hate, exploitation of sex, violence, horror, or cruelty.
- Non-Albertan expenses and expenses related to ineligible projects or activities.
Eligible expenses
The grant assists Alberta organizations in the financial support of post-production services, emphasizing skill development and creating significant outputs for public dissemination. Projects under this grant must be professionally undertaken with eligibility based on certain service provisions and public audience objectives.
- Editing of video and audio.
- Subtitling and closed-captioning.
- Creation and editing of visual and sound effects.
- Digital animation projects.
- Projects produced primarily for distribution to a public audience.
- Projects submitted within 60 days of the post-production end date or relevant signature date.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is specifically available to companies incorporated or registered in Alberta, Canada, as determined by the funding body. It is designed to support and sustain the Alberta post-production sector by utilizing local talent and resources.
- Companies incorporated in Alberta under the Business Corporation Act.
- Organizations registered as extra-provincial companies in Alberta.
- Sole proprietorships with a registered trade name in Alberta.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applications are accepted up to March 1st each year, with extensions if the deadline falls on a statutory holiday or weekend.
- New applicants must set up an online profile and complete the Front Office Registration form to gain access to the Online Grant Application System.
- Applicants must ensure that all documents are submitted through the designated online system as incomplete applications or applications via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant?
Get up to $200,000 to hire staff for post-production, visual effects and digital animation projects.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant Funds up to 18% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant program, you must:
Be incorporated in Alberta under the Business Corporation Act, or registered as an extra-provincial company in Alberta, and be in good standing with the Corporate Registry.
Operate as a sole proprietorship with a registered trade name in Alberta, in good standing with the Government of Alberta including the AMF.
Provide services for arm’s length, third-party organizations on a regular basis.
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant?
The grant supports activities in the post-production sector aimed at enhancing the distribution quality and creative value of media projects. These activities leverage skilled Alberta talent to deliver key post-production services. Editing of video and audio content to meet professional distribution standards.
Subtitling and closed-captioning for accessibility and increased audience reach.
Creation and editing of visual and sound effects to enhance the storytelling.
Digital animation to bring characters and stories to life through advanced techniques.
Projects designed primarily for public audience distribution.
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at ampdg-pifma@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-422-8584.
Where is the Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant available?
The Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant is a Grant and Funding