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Documentary + Factual Development Fund
Early-stage documentary development support for BC filmmakers
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open Date : December 3, 2024
- Closing date : January 14, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $15,000 per project to support early-stage documentary and factual development in British Columbia. It funds research, treatment development, pitch materials, and proof-of-concept or trailer work for projects with market potential.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : December 3, 2024
- Closing date : January 14, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Early-stage development of documentary and factual projects
- Development of documentaries and hybrid documentaries
- Development of documentary or factual television series, pilots, and mini-series
- Development of documentary short films and web series
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Project logline
- Development budget
- Key personnel bios and relevant credits
- Certificate of incorporation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated BC-based production companies
- Production companies with a proven track record in film or television production
Eligible expenses
- Research
- Treatment development
- Pitch document development
- Proof of concept and trailer development
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for program eligibility, creative merit, viability, and market potential
- Applications are assessed competitively with input from an external advisory panel
- Successful projects are funded under a contract with a payment schedule and development deliverables
- A completion date is set in the contract for final deliverables
Additional information
- A minimum of 30% of funding is reserved for projects owned and controlled by systemically excluded groups.
- Applicants with Indigenous content should review the required Indigenous media guide before applying.
- Successful recipients must follow sustainable production practices and complete Sustainable Production Training.
- Recipients must acknowledge Creative BC and the Rogers Group of Funds in the completed project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Documentary + Factual Development Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Documentary + Factual Development Fund. 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 Documentary + Factual Development Fund?
This program provides up to $15,000 per project to support early-stage documentary and factual development in British Columbia. It funds research, treatment development, pitch materials, and proof-of-concept or trailer work for projects with market potential.
How much funding can be received?
Documentary + Factual Development Fund Funds up to 30.000002% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 14, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Documentary + Factual Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the Documentary + Factual Development Fund program, you must:
BC-based incorporated production company
Proven production track record
Project copyright controlled by applicant
What expenses are eligible under Documentary + Factual Development Fund?
Early-stage development of documentary and factual projects
Development of documentaries and hybrid documentaries
Development of documentary or factual television series, pilots, and mini-series
Development of documentary short films and web series
Who can I contact for more information about the Documentary + Factual Development Fund?
You can contact Creative BC by email at mryan@creativebc.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Documentary + Factual Development Fund available?
The Documentary + Factual Development Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.