Closed
Source verified April 9, 2026
Equity + Emerging Development
Development support for emerging B.C. filmmakers
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
December 3, 2025
Opened October 29, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $10,000 per project to support emerging and equity-seeking B.C. filmmakers at the development stage. It funds research, concept development, script writing, and related early development activities for selected film, series, animation, and documentary projects.
/100
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 : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Development of scripted feature films or series
- Development of animated features or series
- Development of documentary or factual one-offs or series
- Early-stage research, concept development, and script writing
Documents Needed
- Resume, or certificate of incorporation for companies
- Personal statement
- Project logline and description
- Development budget and financing plan
- Key creatives document and filmography
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Production companies
- B.C.-based audiovisual companies
Who is not eligible
- Web series
- Short films
- Excluded productions such as pornography, talk shows, news, live sports events, game shows, and advertising
- Projects previously supported by this program
Eligible expenses
- Rights acquisition or optioning fees
- Research, interviews, and script writing
- Demo tape, storyboards, or animatic production
- Workshopping and pre-production planning
- Finance packaging, casting, legal services, producer fees, and corporate overhead
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before contracting
- Retroactive development expenses
- Web series
- Short films
- Excluded productions such as pornography, talk shows, news, live sports events, game shows, and advertising
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Strength of the project idea, including fresh or innovative stories
- Viability and ability to move forward and secure production support
- Potential impact and ability to reach an audience
- Applicant capacity, knowledge, and background
- Applicant’s career plan
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program materials
- Read the guidelines, checklist, and application materials before applying.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Fill in applicant information, project details, and key role information.
- Upload the required supporting documents through the online form.
- Step 3: Submit before the deadline
- Send the completed application online by the stated closing date.
- Step 4: Respond to follow-up requests if needed
- Provide any missing information within the short time allowed after review.
Processing and Agreement
- Creative BC first reviews eligibility and missing documentation
- Applicants may have up to 5 business days to submit missing items
- Applications are assessed competitively by an external advisory panel
- Funding decisions are confirmed by email and are final
- Successful applicants must complete contracting before funding is issued
Additional information
- Applications are competitive and reviewed by an external advisory panel.
- All funding decisions are final and there is no appeal process.
- Successful applicants must follow Creative BC’s code of conduct and respectful workplace expectations.
- Successful recipients must acknowledge Creative BC in marketing materials and final credits.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Equity + Emerging Development Program
What is the Equity + Emerging Development?
This program provides up to $10,000 per project to support emerging and equity-seeking B.C. filmmakers at the development stage. It funds research, concept development, script writing, and related early development activities for selected film, series, animation, and documentary projects.
How much funding can be received?
Equity + Emerging Development Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 3, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Equity + Emerging Development program?
To be eligible for the Equity + Emerging Development program, you must:
Individuals or production companies only
Key roles must be emerging or equity-seeking
Project rights must be secured by applicant
What expenses are eligible under Equity + Emerging Development?
Development of scripted feature films or series
Development of animated features or series
Development of documentary or factual one-offs or series
Early-stage research, concept development, and script writing
Who can I contact for more information about the Equity + Emerging Development?
You can contact Creative BC by email at mryan@creativebc.com.
Where is the Equity + Emerging Development available?
The Equity + Emerging Development program is available the province of British Columbia.