Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
ON, Canada
Funds for film and TV productions in Northern Ontario
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate February 1, 2024
- grant_single|closingDate May 1, 2024
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
- Government of Ontario
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
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grant_card_status|open
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Get a contribution that covers up to 50% of production costs, to a maximum of $2 million (tiered amounts based on the production budget) for a media project that grows the film and TV industry in Northern Ontario.
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The Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream offers robust financial support to incentivize and nurture film and television productions in Northern Ontario. It aims to ensure significant on-ground economic contributions while encouraging cultural representation and storytelling.
- Conditional contributions cover up to 50% of eligible production costs.
- Support is capped at various levels based on total production budget: up to $500,000 for productions under $5 million, up to $1,000,000 for budgets between $5 million and $10 million, and up to $2,000,000 for budgets above $10 million.
- Eligibility for funding requires that production costs are incurred within Northern Ontario, including labor and production-specific goods and services.
- Financial contributions are determined by the project's assessed Northern Ontario Benefits and Production Strength, as well as the assessed economic impact within the region.
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This grant supports the production of high-quality film and television content that showcases Northern Ontario's unique culture, geography, and talent. Eligible projects include a variety of media productions ranging from feature films to documentaries.
- Theatrical feature films
- Scripted television series
- Made-for-television movies
- Documentaries
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 1,500,000
Development of a children's animated series set in the wildlife parks of Sault Ste Marie
$ 750,000
Production of a documentary on the mining industry's impact on Timmins' community and environment
$ 900,000
Production of a made-for-television movie based on Indigenous stories
$ 2,000,000
Production of a theatrical feature film centered on the history of the Boreal Forest
$ 1,750,000
Filming of an adventure reality TV series in the wilderness of Greater Sudbury
$ 1,250,000
Creation of a six-episode scripted television series on local folklore
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and rights ownership.
- The production company must be a Canadian corporation which is Canadian controlled.
- The production company must own all, or a majority of the rights necessary to exploit and produce the production.
- Applicants must receive a producer credit on the project.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The Film and Television Stream is eligible for Canadian production companies that are passionate about supporting and expanding the film and television industry in Northern Ontario. These production companies must be Canadian corporations with Canadian control and must own all or most of the rights needed to exploit and produce the project. Additionally, applicants are required to receive a producer credit on the project to qualify for this stream.
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Projects not in line with the objectives of the Film and Television Stream are not eligible for the grant. The focus is on fostering content that showcases and contributes significantly to Northern Ontario's film and television industry.
- Companies involved in producing unscripted media content, such as reality TV, live sports, news, or improvisational comedy.
- Organizations producing advertisements, partisan content, fundraising videos, or industry-targeted videos not meant for broader consumption.
- Production companies creating content with excessive violence, sexually explicit content, or materials that encourage hatred, intolerance, violence, or criminal activities.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible projects for the Film and Television Stream focus on enhancing the film and television sector in Northern Ontario through high-quality productions that reflect the region's unique characteristics. The program supports a variety of projects that contribute to local cultural representation and industry growth.
- Theatrical feature films.
- Scripted television series.
- Made-for-television movies.
- Documentaries.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant aims to foster the film and television industry specifically in Northern Ontario. Eligible projects and associated expenditures must occur within this region to qualify for funding.
- Projects that engage with and benefit Northern Ontario communities.
- Expenditures incurred within Northern Ontario.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for the NOHFC Film and Television Stream are based on criteria designed to assess the alignment with Northern Ontario's cultural and economic goals as well as the applicant's ability to execute the project.
- Projected economic impact on Northern Ontario, including employment potential and local expenditures.
- Length of shoot and the extent to which post-production is sourced from Northern Ontario.
- Cultural significance of the project to Northern Ontario and the ability to showcase Northern Ontario stories.
- Experience and history of the applicant working in Northern Ontario, including engagement with local talents.
- Feasibility concerning budget, financing, project scope, and distribution plan.
- Marquee value of cast and quality of creative content proposed.
- Credibility of the marketing plan, including distributor's capability and track record.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The NOHFC Film and Television Stream aims to encourage vendors to establish businesses in Northern Ontario to support the local industry.
- A commitment from a qualified and experienced distributor or broadcaster must be secured at the time of application.
- Applicants are encouraged to provide on-set training for crew members by partnering with Northern post-secondary institutions, industry organizations, or unions.
- Only rentals from vendors located in Northern Ontario are eligible costs.
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