How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 26% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund?

Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund is funded by Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities (NS)

What are Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund's eligibility criterias?

The organization must have a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia. The organization must be primarily engaged in the creation of film or video productions for public viewing.

Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund

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Funding for film and television production in Nova Scotia

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Information and cultural industries

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Government of Nova Scotia
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Get a financial incentive of 25% to 32% of eligible costs for films or television series produced in Nova Scotia by Nova Scotian companies or out-of-province companies.

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The Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund provides various financial benefits to support the creation of screen-based content. These incentives ensure productions are cost-effective and enhance local engagement.

Base funding between 25% to 26% of all eligible Nova Scotia costs, varying by ownership stream.
Up to an additional 10% funding for filming in distant locations, tiered based on distance from Halifax City Hall.
Additional 2% funding for productions with more than 50% principal photography in rural areas.
1% extra funding for productions with filming durations exceeding 30 days in Nova Scotia.
Up to an additional 3% funding for meeting the Nova Scotia Content Incentive criteria.

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The Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund supports various screen-based content creation projects that primarily focus on film or video productions for public viewing. The fund is aimed at enhancing film production activities within Nova Scotia, offering additional incentives for specific aspects of the production.

Film and video productions that involve principal photography in Nova Scotia.
Projects filming in rural or non-metropolitan areas for the majority of principal photography.
Productions that meet the Nova Scotia Content Incentive criteria.
Shoots that extend for more than 30 days within the province.
Productions opting to conduct principal photography in distant locations as defined by the distance from Halifax City Hall.

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$ 25,500

Documentary on Nova Scotia's Marine Life involving rural areas and local experts

$ 40,000

Television series on historical sites featuring local historians

$ 16,000

Short-form video series promoting sustainable tourism

$ 45,000

Animated series based on Mi'kmaq legends aimed at young audiences

$ 50,000

Feature film depicting the life of fishermen in rural communities

$ 19,200

Production of a short film highlighting Nova Scotia folklore in rural areas

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's presence in Nova Scotia and their production activities.

Organizations must have a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia.
Organizations must be primarily engaged in the creation of film or video productions for public viewing.

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The Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund is available to organizations that have a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia and are primarily engaged in the creation of film or video productions for public viewing. Projects must have a minimum Nova Scotia spend of $25,000 before HST to qualify.

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This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their status or main activity. The restrictions aim to ensure that funds are directed toward firms with a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia and are actively producing content for public viewing.

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This grant supports film and video production projects in Nova Scotia, providing incentives for productions aimed at public viewing. Eligible activities include filming principal photography, especially in designated distant locations and rural areas.

Film and televised video productions with principal photography conducted primarily in Nova Scotia.
Filming projects in distant locations exceeding 100 kilometers from Halifax to qualify for additional incentives.
Productions employing primarily Nova Scotian professionals, especially in Head of Department roles.
Projects designed to run principal photography for more than 30 days within the province.
Productions with significant Nova Scotian content to qualify for additional content incentives.

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This grant is targeted at companies that have a permanent establishment within the province of Nova Scotia. The funding is specific to productions that engage in screen-based content creation within the region.

Organizations with a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund. The criteria primarily focus on the percentage of Nova Scotian ownership, employment of Nova Scotians in key positions, location of production, and the duration of shoots.

Percentage of Nova Scotian ownership and control of production
Employment of Nova Scotians in key positions
Location of production (rural or non-metropolitan areas)
Duration of shoots in Nova Scotia
Additional criteria for the Nova Scotia Content Incentive

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage is updating program documents; applicants should use current forms while updates are pending.
A non-refundable application charge of $287.50 (including HST) is applicable.
A maximum of 3% additional funding can be obtained if the production meets the Nova Scotia Content Incentive criteria.
The funding estimator is currently unavailable as it is being updated for the new Distant Location Incentive.
To update previously submitted applications on or after 1 April 2024 for Distant Location Incentive eligibility, requests can be emailed to filmapplication@novascotia.ca.