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Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production
Interim financing for Quebec audiovisual productions
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides interim financing for the refundable tax credit for Quebec film and television production. It supports eligible productions and related work through a loan guarantee or, exceptionally, a direct loan based on the anticipated tax credit amount.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Interim financing for Quebec film and television production tax credit claims
Documents Needed
- Application form for financing « interim financing program for the refundable tax credit for Quebec film and television production »
- Statement of the applicant company
- Cash flow
- Personal balance sheet
- Cost report - summary and Master file - Identification of the company's shareholders and directors
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec incorporated for-profit companies
- Film production companies
- Television production companies
Who is not eligible
- Companies without a favorable preliminary decision from SODEC
- Companies using a lender that is not a bank or a caisse
- Loans already secured by a lender-requested certificate of deposit or similar security
Eligible expenses
- Interim financing against the anticipated refundable tax credit
- Loan guarantee costs related to the financing offer
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Loans backed by a certificate of deposit or similar negotiable security required by the lender
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Prior favorable preliminary decision from SODEC
- Use of a qualified bank or caisse lender
- Availability of required guarantees
How to apply
- Submit the interim financing application through the secure SOD@ccès portal.
- Create your user profile if you are a new user or enter your access codes.
- Choose the program corresponding to the application.
- Fill out the application form and upload all required documents.
Processing and Agreement
- The company submits the financing request and any required supporting information to SODEC.
- SODEC reviews the request and may accept, refuse, or suspend financing.
- If approved, SODEC notifies the company in writing.
- SODEC issues a loan guarantee certificate to the financial institution after the guarantees are in place.
Additional information
- The production must be certified by SODEC before the tax credit can be claimed.
- Incomplete applications may be refused and must be resubmitted.
- Productions benefiting from the credit must display the required Quebec credit logo in the end credits and promotional material.
- Some attestations must be renewed for each tax year the company wants to use the enhanced rate.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production Program
What is the Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production?
This program provides interim financing for the refundable tax credit for Quebec film and television production. It supports eligible productions and related work through a loan guarantee or, exceptionally, a direct loan based on the anticipated tax credit amount.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production program?
To be eligible for the Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production program, you must:
Favorable preliminary SODEC decision required
Eligible Quebec audiovisual production
Financing through bank or caisse
What expenses are eligible under Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production?
Interim financing for Quebec film and television production tax credit claims
Who can I contact for more information about the Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at mesures.fiscales@sodec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 514 841-2200.
Where is the Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production available?
The Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production is a Tax Credits