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Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production
Funding for Saskatchewan screen productions
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
Creative Saskatchewan supports feature film and television productions with up to $5,000,000 in funding. The program helps eligible projects with Saskatchewan spending, including productions with a market trigger or distribution agreement and related bonus incentives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feature film productions
- Television productions
- Inter-provincial co-productions and co-ventures
- Projects with Saskatchewan principal photography or post-production activity
Documents Needed
- Application form in GMS
- Relevant market trigger or distribution agreement
- Evidence of confirmed financing
- Project plan and supporting materials
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Saskatchewan production companies
- Federally incorporated companies registered in Saskatchewan
- Individuals or corporations
- Inter-provincial co-productions and co-ventures
Who is not eligible
- Production companies holding a CRTC broadcasting licence
- Businesses dealing at non-arm’s length with a CRTC-licensed corporation
- Projects already funded by the Micro-Budget Production Grant or Web Series Grant
- News, talk shows, sports, and other excluded program types
- Productions made primarily for industrial or institutional purposes
Eligible expenses
- Eligible Saskatchewan screen-based expenditures
- Eligible labour, services, travel, and accommodations incurred in Saskatchewan
- Eligible marketing expenses directly related to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects funded by the Micro-Budget Production Grant or Web Series Grant
- Advertising contracted by Saskatchewan Government Entities or distributed only within Saskatchewan
- Projects produced primarily for industrial or institutional purposes
- Productions that hold a CRTC broadcasting licence or deal at non-arm’s length with a licensed corporation
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- Priority for dramatic projects with majority principal photography in Saskatchewan.
- Priority for documentaries with 75% of post-production in Saskatchewan.
- Priority for projects showing high economic return for Saskatchewan.
- Low-priority applications may be waitlisted.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review guidelines
- Read the general guidelines and the feature film and TV production guidelines.
- Review the eligible Saskatchewan screen-based expenditures list.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Gather market trigger evidence and financing information.
- Prepare all required materials in the GMS templates.
- Step 3: Submit in GMS
- Complete and submit the application through Creative Saskatchewan’s Grant Management System.
- Submit before principal photography is complete.
- Step 4: Receive the decision
- Wait for the review result by email and in GMS.
- If approved, sign the Letter of Commitment before funding is finalized.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Creative Saskatchewan after submission.
- Results are sent by email and posted in GMS.
- Approved applicants receive a Letter of Commitment.
- Payment schedules depend on risk assessment and project milestones.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted continuously until funding is exhausted.
- Applications must be submitted through Creative Saskatchewan’s Grant Management System.
- Results are delivered by email and available in GMS.
- Applicants do not need to wait until one grant is completed before starting another application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production Program
What is the Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production?
Creative Saskatchewan supports feature film and television productions with up to $5,000,000 in funding. The program helps eligible projects with Saskatchewan spending, including productions with a market trigger or distribution agreement and related bonus incentives.
How much funding can be received?
Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production Funds up to 30.000002% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production program?
To be eligible for the Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production program, you must:
Good standing with Creative Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan business presence required
Market trigger or distribution agreement required
What expenses are eligible under Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production?
Feature film productions
Television productions
Inter-provincial co-productions and co-ventures
Projects with Saskatchewan principal photography or post-production activity
Who can I contact for more information about the Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production?
You can contact Creative Saskatchewan by email at office@creativesask.ca or by phone at 306-798-9800.
Where is the Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production available?
The Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production is a Grant and Funding