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LIFT: Leveraging Investment in Film and Television — Development Stream
Film and TV development support in New Brunswick
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Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 50,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Who can apply
Incorporated production companies based in New Brunswick with at least 50% shareholders who are NB residents.
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Overview
LIFT: Leveraging Investment in Film and Television — Development Stream supports New Brunswick-based incorporated production companies with funding up to 50% of development spend, to a maximum of $50,000. It supports producers developing, pitching, or packaging film, television, and new media projects, including scriptwriter fees, story rights, and research costs.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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: 2
Activities funded
- Animation, children’s programming, documentaries, and educational, experimental, and non-theatrical genres
- Feature films, new media, and short films under 40 minutes
- Television movies and television content, including MOWs, sitcoms, dramatic series, and docu-series
- Variety shows and reality and lifestyle series
Documents Needed
- Completed Application Form, including all mandatory questions, production schedule, locations, and start and end dates
- Additional Information Form
- Detailed Development Budget using the Development Spend Worksheet
- Complete Chain of Title Documentation evidencing the rights acquisition
- Certification of Incorporation of the Applicant Company, ownership structure information, financial structure, evidence of confirmed financing, and a CV or IMBD profile of the producer
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated production companies based in New Brunswick with at least 50% shareholders who are NB residents.
- Applicants must be engaged primarily in film, television or new media production intended for public viewing.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals, sole proprietors, or non-incorporated groups
- Licensed broadcasters, distributors and national film agencies
- Educational institutions
Eligible expenses
- Scriptwriter fees, story rights acquisition, storyboarding, and research
- Project synopsis, preliminary production schedule, and preliminary production budget
- Proof-of-concept materials, sizzle reel or demo, and graphic bible
- Market research and distribution plan
- Cost of pitching, including travel costs specifically associated with pitching the project if not covered by any other program
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Selection criteria
- Complete financing secured for the development budget is prioritized, especially financing confirmed from Telefilm, Canada Media Fund, Indigenous Screen Office, Black Screen Office, Disability Screen Office, or National Film Board — 3 points.
- The project is in official development with a network, broadcaster, or streamer that has financially contributed to development — 2 points.
- Producer investment does not exceed 50% of confirmed financing — 2 points.
- The project is New Brunswick Content — 2 points.
- Screenwriter is a New Brunswick resident, screenwriter is unionized, or the applicant or screenwriter self-identifies as a member of an equity-seeking group — 1 point each; regional, cultural and language distribution, project timeline, overall demand, and available funds are also taken into account.
How to apply
- Review the Program Guidelines and apply on the Arts Culture NB Portal.
- New applicants must first create a user profile by clicking the GUIDE Create your profile button.
- The portal will email the username and password needed to log in and access the program guidelines and application forms.
- Applicants must read the guidelines to ensure they are eligible before creating an application.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible projects will be batch processed after the processing date, with results communicated within 60 days.
- 80% of the approved grant is released upon signing the contract, and the remaining 20% is released upon approval of the final report and required financial reporting by the deadline outlined in the contract.
- A final report must be submitted within 30 months following completion of the project.
- Future grant disbursements will be withheld pending receipt and acceptance of overdue final reports.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the LIFT: Leveraging Investment in Film and Television — Development Stream Program
What is the LIFT: Leveraging Investment in Film and Television — Development Stream?
LIFT: Leveraging Investment in Film and Television — Development Stream supports New Brunswick-based incorporated production companies with funding up to 50% of development spend, to a maximum of $50,000. It supports producers developing, pitching, or packaging film, television, and new media projects, including scriptwriter fees, story rights, and research costs.
How much funding can be received?
LIFT: Leveraging Investment in Film and Television — Development Stream Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the LIFT: Leveraging Investment in Film and Television — Development Stream program?
To be eligible for the LIFT: Leveraging Investment in Film and Television — Development Stream program, you must:
Rights must be secured by the time of application.
The project must have the required broadcaster, streamer, distributor, or funder support letter.
Development must take place in 2026-27 and the project must be intended for commercial release.
What expenses are eligible under LIFT: Leveraging Investment in Film and Television — Development Stream?
Animation, children’s programming, documentaries, and educational, experimental, and non-theatrical genres
Feature films, new media, and short films under 40 minutes
Television movies and television content, including MOWs, sitcoms, dramatic series, and docu-series
Variety shows and reality and lifestyle series
Who can I contact for more information about the LIFT: Leveraging Investment in Film and Television — Development Stream?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at culture@gnb.ca or by phone at (506) 453-2555.
Where is the LIFT: Leveraging Investment in Film and Television — Development Stream available?
The LIFT: Leveraging Investment in Film and Television — Development Stream program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the LIFT: Leveraging Investment in Film and Television — Development Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
LIFT: Leveraging Investment in Film and Television — Development Stream is a Grant and Funding