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Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
Funding 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
This program provides funding to help cover labour costs for Alberta post-production, visual effects and digital animation work. It supports eligible organizations delivering post-production services in Alberta through activities such as editing, subtitling, visual and sound effects, and digital animation.
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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
- Video and audio editing.
- Subtitling and closed captioning.
- Visual and sound effects work.
- Digital animation.
- Projects for public audience distribution.
Documents Needed
- Financial statements or CRA T2125
- Residency confirmations for eligible employees
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta corporations and sole proprietorships.
- Extra-provincial companies registered in Alberta.
- Organizations serving third-party clients.
Who is not eligible
- Productions that solicit funds.
- Pornography or adult entertainment productions.
- Productions for internal corporate use.
Eligible expenses
- Invoiced labour costs for eligible Albertans.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Non-Albertan expenses.
- Labour and non-labour costs linked to ineligible projects or activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant:
- Eligibility of the organization
- Quality and feasibility of the project
- Impact of the project on Alberta’s post-production sector
- Value for money and budget justification
- Overall benefit to the Alberta media industry
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the guidelines
- Read the current grant guidelines.
- Step 2: Create an online profile
- New applicants must request access and complete the Front Office Registration form.
- Step 3: Begin the application package
- Log into the Online Grant Application System to start the application.
- Step 4: Gather required documents
- Prepare financial documents and residency confirmations for eligible employees.
- Step 5: Submit your application
- Submit the application and supporting documents through the Online Grant Application System.
- Faxed, emailed, mailed and incomplete applications are not accepted.
- Step 6: After submission
- Applicants are notified in writing of the result.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are notified in writing of the result.
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
What is the Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant?
This program provides funding to help cover labour costs for Alberta post-production, visual effects and digital animation work. It supports eligible organizations delivering post-production services in Alberta through activities such as editing, subtitling, visual and sound effects, and digital animation.
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:
Alberta-registered organization
Good standing with AMF funding
Regular third-party service provider
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant?
Video and audio editing.
Subtitling and closed captioning.
Visual and sound effects work.
Digital animation.
Projects 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