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Export and cultural visibility support program
Supports audiovisual export and cultural outreach
Latest source updateLast Update: April 4, 2026Latest change: The SODEC export and cultural visibility support program page for audiovisual is now complete, with eligibility conditions, filing deadlines for 2026-2027, and downloadable application templates for all five program components.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 4, 2026
Latest change: The SODEC export and cultural visibility support program page for audiovisual is now complete, with eligibility conditions, filing deadlines for 2026-2027, and downloadable application templates for all five program components.
Export and Cultural Visibility Support Program – Full Program Details Now Available
The SODEC export and cultural visibility support program page for audiovisual has been fully populated with comprehensive details. The program now explicitly outlines eligibility conditions, including eligible enterprise types (for-profit, non-profit, cooperative, consortia, and sector associations), qualifying sectors (audiovisual, music, performing arts, books, crafts, and interactive works), and Quebec ownership and headquarters requirements. Filing windows for 2026-2027 are now published with specific dates: Volet 1 strategic development (medium/long feature films) opens May 6 to July 9, 2026, and short films open March 6 to April 9, 2026. Rolling streams (Volets 2 through 5) require advance notice of 14 days or 8 weeks depending on the component. Applications must now be submitted through the SOD@ccès secure portal, with complete downloadable templates and declaration forms for each of the five volets. Contact is available at CinemaTele.International@sodec.gouv.qc.ca.
Funding available
$ 160,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
SODEXPORT – Audiovisuel supports Quebec audiovisual companies to develop markets outside Quebec and promote Quebec cultural works internationally. It funds activities such as two-year export strategies, targeted business opportunities abroad, and promotion of Quebec feature films in foreign territories.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 160,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Strategic business development in foreign markets.
- Specific export business opportunities abroad.
- Participation in international festivals and awards events.
- Promotion of Quebec cinema in foreign territories.
- Strategic international initiatives and collective market presence.
Documents Needed
- Declaration of the applicant company
- Description of activities and achievements, plus constituting and registration documents, including any certificate of modification or shareholders' agreement where applicable
- Attestation from the secretary or president of the applicant company, and the SODEC identification form for shareholders and directors
- Organization chart of the applicant company and any related companies, plus the résumés of its executives
- Financial statements for the last two years, and a power of attorney where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec cultural businesses in the audiovisual sector
- For-profit businesses, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, consortiums formed by Quebec businesses, and sectoral cultural business associations
- Depending on the stream, Quebec production companies, distribution companies, sales agents, and television or interactive-works companies
Who is not eligible
- Sole proprietorships do not qualify as Quebec enterprises for cinema production companies.
Eligible expenses
- Economy-class transport and accommodation.
- Promotion, press, and advertising costs.
- Promotional materials and translation.
- Accreditation, venue rental, and networking costs where applicable.
- Consulting, legal, interpreter, subtitling, dubbing, and festival registration fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Markets and territories outside Quebec
How to apply
- Create a SOD@ccès user profile when connecting for the first time.
- Complete the company Dossier maître at your first SOD@ccès login.
- Choose the program corresponding to your application.
- Answer the questions in the form and complete the application.
- Prepare the documentation in PDF or Excel format and upload all required documents through SOD@ccès.
Processing and Agreement
- Only complete and compliant applications will be analyzed.
- Incomplete applications submitted by their filing deadline will be declared inadmissible and must be submitted again.
Additional information
- SODEC maintains a Dossier maître reference file for every company it works with.
- Accepted digital upload formats are PDF and Excel.
- Attachment file names must include the project title or company name and the document type.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Export and cultural visibility support program Program
What is the Export and cultural visibility support program?
SODEXPORT – Audiovisuel supports Quebec audiovisual companies to develop markets outside Quebec and promote Quebec cultural works internationally. It funds activities such as two-year export strategies, targeted business opportunities abroad, and promotion of Quebec feature films in foreign territories.
How much funding can be received?
Export and cultural visibility support program Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $160,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Export and cultural visibility support program program?
To be eligible for the Export and cultural visibility support program program, you must:
Quebec audiovisual company
Meets the Quebec ownership rules for its audiovisual business type
Has respected previous obligations toward SODEC and generally offers mainly Quebec cultural content in target markets
What expenses are eligible under Export and cultural visibility support program?
Strategic business development in foreign markets.
Specific export business opportunities abroad.
Participation in international festivals and awards events.
Promotion of Quebec cinema in foreign territories.
Strategic international initiatives and collective market presence.
Who can I contact for more information about the Export and cultural visibility support program?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at sodacces@sodec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 5148412200.
Where is the Export and cultural visibility support program available?
The Export and cultural visibility support program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Export and cultural visibility support program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Export and cultural visibility support program is a Grant and Funding