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  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2024
  • grant_single|closingDateNovember 14, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Information and cultural industries
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Ontario
  • Ontario Creates
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Receive $15,000 to cover up to 50% of the total eligible costs for your film and television production company to participate in international activities that support its growth and that produce measurable business and market development results.

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Summary:
The Global Market Development program provides funding for Ontario companies to engage in international activities that support business growth and market development. Eligible activities include targeted sales trips and attendance at international market events.
  • Targeted sales trips
  • Attendance at international market events
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$7,500

Montreal
Join MIPCOM in Cannes to expand our TV series distribution

$7,000

Calgary
Participate in the Tokyo International Film Festival to screen our latest animation

$7,500

Edmonton
Join Sundance Film Festival to find international buyers for our film

$7,500

Toronto
Participate in the Cannes Film Festival to promote our new documentary

$7,000

Ottawa
Attend South by Southwest (SXSW) to network and promote our indie film

$7,500

Vancouver
Attend Berlinale to secure distribution deals for new feature film

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The Global Market Development Fund - Film & Television provides funding to eligible Ontario companies for international activities that support company growth and market development. Eligible companies can receive up to $15,000, capped at 50% of total costs for activities such as sales trips and international market event attendance.
  • Companies must be Ontario-based and incorporated in Canada.
  • Applicants should have a proven track record of content creation, distribution, or sales activities.
  • Activities must be related to film, TV, or digital media production.
  • Projects must have clear business and market development objectives.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible Ontario companies for this grant include those involved in the film and television industry. These companies can receive funding to participate in international activities that support growth and market development.
  • Ontario film production companies
  • Television production companies based in Ontario
  • Companies engaged in post-production and visual effects for film and television
  • Ontario-based animation studios

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The eligible expenses for this grant include:
  • Travel costs for participating in international market events
  • Accommodation expenses during international activities
  • Registration fees for targeted sales trips
  • Other costs directly related to international market development activities

grant_single_labels|criteria

The evaluation and selection criteria for the Global Market Development Fund - Film & Television grant include a thorough review of the company's application based on specific guidelines and requirements. The selection process considers factors such as the impact of the proposed activities on company growth and market development.
  • Demonstrated potential for business growth and market development
  • Alignment with program guidelines and objectives
  • The feasibility and potential impact of proposed international activities
  • Clear and achievable objectives for participation in international events
  • Overall quality and completeness of the application

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Register your company's corporate information with the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal (OAP).
    • This step is crucial as all applications must be submitted via the OAP.
  • Step 2: Access the Global Market Development program application form through the OAP dashboard.
    • Start a new application and follow the onscreen directions to access the form.
  • Step 3: Complete the application form with the required details and documentation.
    • Ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements and guidelines.
  • Step 4: Submit your completed application before the May 7, 2024 deadline.
    • Applications submitted by any other method will not be accepted.
    • Consider starting the application well in advance to address any technical issues.

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Global Market Development Fund — Film and Television

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