Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production

• The applicant must have secured a relevant market trigger or distribution agreement of fair market value for the project.
• The applicant must be significantly involved in the production and receive a Producer credit on the final project.
• The production must demonstrate confirmed interest from other agencies or a relevant third-party market trigger(s) for at least 20% of the eligible production costs.
• Priority is given to productions where the majority of principal photography (for dramatic projects) or 75% of post-production (for documentaries) takes place in Saskatchewan and demonstrate high economic return for the province.

Who is eligible?

• Feature film production companies
• Television production companies

Who is not eligible

The grant guidelines do not specify any explicit restrictions on the types of companies or industries that are not eligible. Eligibility may depend on other criteria related to the production focus and location.

Eligible expenses

• All eligible Saskatchewan expenditures incurred for feature film and television productions.
• Expenses qualifying for the frequent filming bonus, rural bonus, and post-production bonus (when majority of activities are in Saskatchewan).
• Producer Fees and Corporate Overhead, capped at specified budget portions.
• Contingency account costs (minimum requirement as part of budget).
• Per diem, mileage, accommodations, and currency conversion costs as specified under program guidelines.

Eligible geographic areas

• Saskatchewan

• Priority is given to dramatic productions where the majority of principal photography takes place in Saskatchewan and to productions that generate a high economic return for the province.
• For documentaries, priority is given to projects where at least 75% of post-production occurs within the province and which demonstrate a high economic return for Saskatchewan.

• Deadlines for applications are continuous until funding is exhausted, with all deadlines closing at 4:00 PM Saskatchewan time.
• Application processing time is typically between 4 to 6 weeks from the date of application acceptance for productions where the majority of principal photography takes place in Saskatchewan.
• Payment schedules and milestones will be outlined in a Letter of Commitment upon approval and are subject to risk assessment by Creative Saskatchewan.
• COVID-19 Safety Plans are no longer required for applicants.