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Production Program
Supports diverse B.C. filmmakers creating culturally enriching films
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Production Program provides financial support for B.C.-based independent creators working on longer-form motion picture projects, with a maximum funding amount of $200,000 per project depending on the budget level. Eligible activities include the production and post-production of scripted feature-length films, documentary one-offs, and factual series that contribute to the cultural diversity of British Columbia.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Women
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production of scripted feature-length films, including live-action or animation, with a minimum length of 75 minutes.
- Creation of documentary one-offs with a minimum length of 25 minutes.
- Development of documentary or factual series with each episode being a minimum of 25 minutes.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- B.C.-based independent creators.
- Individuals who are Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents residing in British Columbia for a specific duration.
- Production companies incorporated in British Columbia or Canada with their head office in British Columbia.
- Applicants from systemically excluded groups, including Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, LGBTQ2S+, Women, Non-binary, and people with disabilities.
Eligible expenses
- Technology and facility expenses related to the project.
- Services of a post-production supervisor.
- Special effects and colour grading expenses.
- Online edit and title creation costs.
- Music composition, sound editing, and mixing.
- Voice-over work and versioning expenses.
- Mastering, output time and materials, including master copies and some screening formats like DCP.
- Translation and language support costs.
- Accessibility costs during post-production.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Additional information
- The Production Program emphasizes sustainability, requiring applicants to adhere to sustainable practices and take the Climate and Sustainable Production Training course.
- Applicants are encouraged to review the "Being Seen" study by the Black Screen Office to assist in creating authentic and inclusive content.
- Successful applicants must credit Creative BC in marketing materials and the final production credits.
- A minimum 30% of the funding is allocated to projects controlled by emerging filmmakers or members from systemically excluded groups, including Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, LGBTQ2S+, Women, Non-binary individuals, and people with disabilities.
- Completion of the ON SCREEN PROTOCOLS & PATHWAYS guide is required for working with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
- Advisory panels for evaluation are composed of external and internal experts, representing key demographics and systemically excluded groups.
- While confirmed third-party financing is not required at application, competitive submissions often have an average of 70% of their finance plan confirmed.
- No appeal process is available; funding decisions are final.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Production Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Production Program. 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 Production Program?
The Production Program provides financial support for B.C.-based independent creators working on longer-form motion picture projects, with a maximum funding amount of $200,000 per project depending on the budget level. Eligible activities include the production and post-production of scripted feature-length films, documentary one-offs, and factual series that contribute to the cultural diversity of British Columbia.
How much funding can be received?
Production Program Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Production Program program?
To be eligible for the Production Program program, you must:
The company must be an audiovisual company incorporated in British Columbia or Canada, with its head office in British Columbia.
The primary owner or majority common voting shareholder(s) of the applicant company must meet the individual eligibility criteria.
100% of the project's copyright must be owned, controlled, or optioned by the applicant, except for inter-provincial or international treaty co-productions.
What expenses are eligible under Production Program?
Production of scripted feature-length films, including live-action or animation, with a minimum length of 75 minutes.
Creation of documentary one-offs with a minimum length of 25 minutes.
Development of documentary or factual series with each episode being a minimum of 25 minutes.
Who can I contact for more information about the Production Program?
You can contact Creative BC by email at rmacabulos@creativebc.com.
Where is the Production Program available?
The Production Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Production Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Production Program is a Grant and Funding
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