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Film and Television Development Grant

Funding for Saskatchewan film and TV development

Offered by
Creative Saskatchewan
Official source: creativesask.ca

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Funding available
$ 40,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Individual applicants
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Overview

The Film & TV Development Grant supports qualified Saskatchewan production companies developing eligible film and television projects. It focuses on commercial viability, Saskatchewan content, and development work such as writing, pitching materials, and slate development.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$40,000
Maximum share of project costs
75%
Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Optimize production processes
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Access new markets
  • Launch or market a product/service
  • Ensure financial sustainability

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Saskatchewan
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 3

Latest changes

Film & TV Development grant pages updated

Creative Saskatchewan revised the Film & TV Development Grant guidelines and assessment criteria, with major changes to eligibility, quarterly application guidance, funding limits, and scoring content on the supporting pages.

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Creative Saskatchewan revised the Film & TV Development Grant Guidelines page and the First & Final Draft Streams and Slate Stream assessment-criteria pages. The updated guidance adds new eligibility and scope rules, moves applications to a quarterly process with mandatory templates and incomplete applications deemed ineligible, and changes stream funding limits and cost-share conditions, including 50% and 75% rules and stream caps of $25,000, $15,000, and $40,000. The assessment-criteria pages also changed substantially: the First & Final Streams page now shows only the DEI/accessibility bonus section, while the Slate Stream page now includes funding-allocation rules by score band and says awards are committed until funds are exhausted. The general program guidelines page also now shows general eligibility text and updated support links, while the main program page continues to point applicants to the same grant portal.

Official source: creativesask.ca
July 23, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individual applicants
  • Corporations
  • Saskatchewan production companies

Who is not eligible

  • Production companies that hold a broadcasting license issued by the CRTC
  • Applicants that deal at non-arm’s length with a corporation that holds a broadcasting license

Eligible expenses

  • Development costs directly tied to the project
  • Producer fees and project-specific labour
  • Contracted services directly attributable to the project
  • Administration costs within the program cap
  • Travel, per diem, and accommodation costs for Saskatchewan residents, where applicable

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • No other related-party expenses are eligible in the Pre-Development Stream, except full-time employee wages for project-specific work.
  • Related-party financing is not considered a market relevant source in the First Draft Stream.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Saskatchewan

Activities funded

  • Project development for film and television productions
  • Writing concept-to-outline and creating pitching materials
  • Continuing development supported by market-relevant financing
  • Slate development of eligible film or television projects

How to apply

  • Read the General Guidelines and the guidelines specific to the program you are applying for.
  • Book a consultation with a Film Analyst if you need support or have a draft ready for review.

Documents Needed

  • Long form or similar agreement outlining the terms of the financing

Selection criteria

  • Track record of the key creative team, especially the producer and writer
  • Level of Saskatchewan copyright ownership and cultural development
  • Commercial viability and market potential, including confirmed development financing
  • Bonus points for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are assessed internally according to a scoring rubric.
  • The published assessment criteria are used to score applications.

Additional information

  • Applications are assessed internally according to a published scoring rubric.
  • The assessment criteria were approved on April 1, 2026 for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
  • The page notes a clarification that living greater than 50 km outside Regina or Saskatoon qualifies as northern, rural, or small urban community for bonus scoring.

Contacts

office@creativesask.ca
306-798-9800

Official sources

Film & TV Development

Program guide

Film & TV Development Grant - First & Final Draft Streams - Assessment CriteriaFilm & TV Development Grant - Slate Stream - Assessment CriteriaFilm & TV Development Grant Guidelines
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Film and Television Development Grant Program

What is the Film and Television Development Grant?

The Film & TV Development Grant supports qualified Saskatchewan production companies developing eligible film and television projects. It focuses on commercial viability, Saskatchewan content, and development work such as writing, pitching materials, and slate development.

How much funding can be received?

Film and Television Development Grant Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Film and Television Development Grant program?

To be eligible for the Film and Television Development Grant program, you must: Individual or corporate applicants Copyright and development rights secured Saskatchewan incorporation or registration required

What expenses are eligible under Film and Television Development Grant?

Development costs directly tied to the project Producer fees and project-specific labour Contracted services directly attributable to the project Administration costs within the program cap Travel, per diem, and accommodation costs for Saskatchewan residents, where applicable

Who can I contact for more information about the Film and Television Development Grant?

You can contact Creative Saskatchewan by email at office@creativesask.ca or by phone at 306-798-9800.

Where is the Film and Television Development Grant available?

The Film and Television Development Grant program is available the province of Saskatchewan.

Is the Film and Television Development Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Film and Television Development Grant is a Grant and Funding