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Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 29, 2025
- Closing date : December 3, 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.
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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 : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 29, 2025
- Closing date : December 3, 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
- 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
- Personal statement
- Project logline and description
- Development budget and financing plan
- Key creatives document and filmography
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 and optioning fees
- Research and interviews
- Script writing and development materials
- Demo tape, storyboards, or animatic production
- Workshopping, pre-production planning, and legal services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before contracting
- Retroactive development expenses
- Projects previously funded through this same program
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Creative BC reviews eligibility and missing documents first.
- Incomplete applications may be given up to 5 business days to provide missing items.
- Applications are then assessed competitively by an external advisory panel.
- Decisions are confirmed by email and are final.
- Successful applicants proceed to 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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Equity + Emerging Development. 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 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 or by phone at none.
Where is the Equity + Emerging Development available?
The Equity + Emerging Development program is available the province of British Columbia.