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Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition
Screenwriting competition for emerging short films
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 115,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montreal, Saguenay, Sherbrooke, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Estrie, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This competition supports emerging screenwriters developing fiction short film scripts. The grand prize is worth nearly $150,000 in financial, material, and service support, with an accelerated path to production for the winning project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 115,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montreal, Saguenay, Sherbrooke
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Estrie, Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Screenwriting competition for fiction short films.
- Mentored script development over a three-month period.
- Training sessions and professional meetings for finalists.
- Accelerated production pathway for the winning short film.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Emerging screenwriters.
- Individual screenwriters.
- Co-screenwriting teams.
- French-language and English-language applicants.
Who is not eligible
- Screenwriters who have already written a feature film that received professionally recognized distribution.
- Applicants who have already received SODEC production funding in the eligible roles covered by the program.
Eligible expenses
- Script development support, mentorship, and training.
- Production support for the winning project.
- Post-production services and equipment support.
- Legal services for the short film production.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec.
Processing and Agreement
- The SODEC reviews submissions and contacts only selected candidates.
- Finalists are announced in late December, and winners on March 21, 2026.
- The selection is final and no feedback is provided to unsuccessful applicants.
- The winning project must meet the competition's requirements to move into production.
Additional information
- The competition is organized by SODEC in partnership with SARTEC, Festival REGARD, L'inis, Télé-Québec, and other partners.
- Finalists receive training, mentorship, and professional meetings during the competition period.
- The winning project may move into production if it meets the program requirements.
- The competition is open without a mandatory theme for this edition.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition. 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 Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition?
This competition supports emerging screenwriters developing fiction short film scripts. The grand prize is worth nearly $150,000 in financial, material, and service support, with an accelerated path to production for the winning project.
How much funding can be received?
Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition Funds up to $115,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition program?
To be eligible for the Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition program, you must:
Emerging screenwriters with recognized experience.
Original fiction short film project.
Individual or co-written submission.
What expenses are eligible under Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition?
Screenwriting competition for fiction short films.
Mentored script development over a three-month period.
Training sessions and professional meetings for finalists.
Accelerated production pathway for the winning short film.
Who can I contact for more information about the Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC).
Where is the Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition available?
The Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Estrie, Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition is a Grant and Funding