Project Development Fund

• Articles of incorporation
• Executed commitment or development agreement with the triggering agent
• Development budget and finance plan
• Key personnel document
• Proof of payment of the application fee

Who is eligible?

• Companies incorporated in British Columbia or Canada.
• B.C.-owned and controlled production companies.
• Companies majority owned and managed by residents of British Columbia.
• Inter-provincial co-productions.
• International treaty co-productions.

Who is not eligible

• Companies extra-provincially incorporated in British Columbia.

Eligible expenses

• Producer fees and corporate overhead, calculated as a combined maximum 40% of the approved direct development costs.

Eligible geographic areas

• British Columbia

• Applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget for the fiscal year has been fully committed, ending March 31, 2027.

• Submit the Project Development Fund 2026/27 Application Form to Creative BC no later than 60 days after the date the B.C. applicant receives the letter of commitment or long-form development agreement with the Triggering Agent.

• A review is conducted to determine eligibility, including proof of a commitment from an eligible triggering agent to advance funds for the development of a specific project.
• Review and analysis of the application does not include a creative evaluation.

• Funding is in the form of non-recoupable advances, with a focus on building development commitments secured from qualifying parties such as broadcasters and distributors.
• The program will not conduct a creative evaluation of the projects, focusing solely on eligibility and securing of commitments from a triggering agent.
• Producer fees and corporate overhead can comprise up to 40% of approved development costs.
• The program supports co-ventures and co-productions provided that proper documentation, such as a co-production agreement, is submitted.
• The 2024/25 application window opens on May 15, 2024, at 12:00 PM PDT, and applications are evaluated on a first come, first served basis.
• In case of any delay in the development phase, Creative BC allows for one amendment to the completion date upon request.
• A $105 non-refundable application fee is required, with preference for payment via direct deposit.
• Sustainable production practices are encouraged, with requirements to use industry-standard carbon calculators for environmental footprint estimation.
• There is a specific focus on engaging diverse communities with protocols, including expectations around authentic and inclusive content creation.
• Successful applicants are required to adhere to Creative BC’s Code of Conduct ensuring a respectful, harassment-free workplace.