Media Production Fund
Last Update: January 24, 2025
YT, Canada
Money for a media production in Yukon
Media Production Fund at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2025
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Grant Providers
- Government of Yukon
Status
Open
Overview of the Media Production Fund program
Receive funding to cover up to 40% of the production costs of a professional film, television or digital media project.
Financing terms and conditions
The Media Production Fund provides a rebate-based financing mechanism to support professional media projects with strong ties to the Yukon. The rebate percentage and additional incentives are designed to maximize the economic benefit to the region.
- You can receive a minimum rebate of 25% of your approved Yukon spend.
- The 25% rebate increases by 2% for each Yukon resident filling a key position, beyond the required minimum of three, up to a maximum of an additional 10%.
- Projects with Yukon ownership may receive an extra rebate of up to 5%.
- The maximum potential rebate per project is 40% of the Yukon spend.
- Rebates are contingent on demonstrating market demand for the project through a licence agreement or letter of interest.
Eligible projects & activities
This grant supports the production of professional media projects that provide economic benefits to the Yukon. Eligible projects include those in film, television, and digital media, fostering local engagement through key positions held by Yukon residents.
- Production of professional films with economic benefits to the Yukon.
- Creation of television projects that engage key Yukon personnel.
- Development of digital media projects demonstrating market demand.
- Returning series with annual applications, furthering Yukon's cultural economy.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 66,000
Producing a short film about the jazz scene
$ 180,000
Creating an animated children's series based
$ 260,000
Producing a feature film about indigenous culture
$ 156,000
Developing a web series about tech startups
$ 86,000
Producing a documentary on the cultural history of Vancouver
$ 96,000
Creating an educational app on environmental conservation
Eligibility criteria of the Media Production Fund program
To be eligible for the Media Production Fund, production companies must meet specific criteria.
- The company must be incorporated in the Yukon.
- The company must be registered to conduct business in the Yukon.
- The company must be in good standing with Government of Yukon Corporate Affairs.
- The company must have a Yukon business address.
- The company must primarily focus on developing and producing professional media content.
- The company must be a for-profit entity subject to Canada’s Income Tax Act.
- The company must possess the rights to produce and exploit the project.
- The company must maintain a financial stake in the project.
Who is eligible?
Eligible production companies can apply if they are incorporated in Yukon, registered to conduct business in Yukon, in good standing with Government of Yukon Corporate Affairs, have a Yukon business address, are primarily in the business of developing and producing professional media content, are for-profit under Canada’s Income Tax Act, have production and exploitation rights, and maintain a financial stake in the project. Ineligible companies include those in broadcasting or distribution, related to someone in these businesses, or in default with the Government of Yukon.
Who is not eligible
The Media Production Fund has specific exclusions for companies related to their main business activities or affiliations. These criteria ensure that the funds support eligible media production companies aligned with the program's objectives.
- Companies in the business of broadcasting or distributing content.
- Companies related to someone in the business of broadcasting or distributing content.
- Companies in default with the Government of Yukon.
Eligible expenses
The grant covers specific expenses directly associated with the development and production of professional media content.
- Development costs.
- Salary, wages, or other fees for production personnel.
- Costs for renting production equipment.
- Post-production costs.
- Unit publicity costs incurred during production.
- Producer fees and corporate overhead.
- Accounting fees.
- Arm’s-length legal costs.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available to production companies located in the Yukon. Eligibility is determined by the geographical requirements set by the funding body to promote local economic benefits.
- Companies incorporated and registered to conduct business in the Yukon.
- Companies having a Yukon business address.
Eligibility criteria of the Media Production Fund program
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The applications will be prioritized based on the following criteria:
- Economic benefit to the Yukon
- Market demand for the project
- Number of Yukon residents in key positions
- Yukon ownership of the project
- Financial stake in the project
How to apply to the Media Production Fund program
1
Review Program Guidelines
- Read the program policy to understand the eligibility requirements and funding criteria.
- Familiarize yourself with the business guidelines for detailed instructions.
2
Contact Media Development
Reach out to Media Development to discuss your application and clarify any queries.
3
Prepare Necessary Documentation
- Complete and sign the application form.
- Compile project details including a summary, schedule, and location list.
- Gather financial documents such as a financing plan and production budget.
- Include company and crew details with incorporation documents and residency declarations.
- Prepare any supporting documents such as co-production agreements.
4
Submit Application
- Submit your complete application package in person at 303 Alexander Street, Whitehorse.
- Alternatively, email the application to reel.yukon@yukon.ca or mail it to the address provided if applicable.
5
Confirmation and Follow-up
- Wait for a confirmation from Media Development regarding the receipt of your application.
- Follow up if necessary to ensure your application is being processed.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The 25 per cent rebate can increase cumulatively through additional Yukon residents in key positions and Yukon ownership, with a maximum potential rebate of 40 per cent of the Yukon spend.
- A letter of commitment expires 4 months from the date of issuance.
- Applications are prioritized based on evaluation criteria if multiple complete applications are received within 10 business days of opening.
- A project can only receive funding from the Media Production Fund once.
Contact Government of Yukon
reel.yukon@yukon.ca
867-667-5400
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