Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
- Open Date : November 1, 2024
- Closing date : February 1, 2025
Overview
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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop workforce skills
- Launch or market a product/service
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Open Date : November 1, 2024
- Closing date : February 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Ontario
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
Activities funded
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
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
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.Who is not eligible
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.
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.
Eligible geographic areas
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.
Additional information
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.