How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $22500 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund?

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund is funded by Nunavut Film Development Corporation

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund

Q: What are Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund's eligibility criterias?

Production company must be registered and majority-owned by Nunavut residents, with a head office in Nunavut. Non-profit production company must be registered, with the majority of voting members residing in Nunavut, and have a head office in Nunavut. Individual producer must be a Nunavut resident with at least one year of experience or demonstrated ability in producing.

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Grants to develop creative content for screen in Nunavut

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Information and cultural industries

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Nunavut Film Development Corporation

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Get for up to three $7,500 grants per project to develop creative content for film, television and/or digital media.

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The Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund provides financing modalities designed to support content creators effectively in their development processes. The modalities focus on advancing funds, facilitating cost allocations, and ensuring accountability upon fund utilization.

An initial advance of 75% of the grant amount is disbursed upon the execution of a Contribution agreement.
A final advance of 25% is released upon the receipt and approval of the content created, including a final accounting of costs and financing structure.
An allowance equivalent to 30% of the total eligible base costs can be allocated towards producer fees and administrative overheads.

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The Creative Content Development Fund supports screen-based media projects through various stages of development. Eligible projects can include activities from scriptwriting to pre-production, focusing on producing digital media content aligned with existing television programming.

Development of screen-based media projects in early or later phases of drafting and design.
Pre-production activities including location scouting, casting, and storyboarding for media intended for production in Nunavut.
Script editing, breakdown, and scheduling, including preliminary budget preparation.
Research and consultation related to script and content development.
Interviewing or demo taping costs for film or television production.
Digital media projects engaging interactive and convergent content development.
Acquisition of rights necessary for project development.
Technical and creative labor costs associated with digital media content production.
Allocation for producer fees and administrative overhead up to 30% of eligible base costs.

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$ 7,500

Creating an interactive digital platform for local artists to showcase their work

$ 7,500

Developing a virtual reality experience about Canada's national parks for educational purposes

$ 7,500

Developing a mobile game to promote awareness of indigenous cultures in Canada

$ 7,500

Producing a podcast series focused on the intricacies of Canadian wildlife conservation

$ 7,500

Developing an educational web series for children to learn about Canadian history

$ 7,500

Production of a short documentary film on the ecological impact of urban development

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the nature and ownership of the production company or individual producer.

The applicant must be a registered production company with a majority owned by Nunavut residents, and have its head office in Nunavut.
If the applicant is a registered non-profit production company, a majority of its voting members must reside in Nunavut, and the head office must be located in Nunavut.
If the applicant is an individual producer, they must be a resident of Nunavut with at least one-year experience in producing, or be a new producer with demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks.
The individual producer must demonstrate a commitment to working professionally within the screen-based media industry.

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Applicants for the Creative Content Development Fund must meet specific eligibility criteria to ensure their project qualifies for funding under this program.

Production Companies must be registered and majority owned by Nunavut residents, with their head office located in Nunavut.
Non-profit Production Companies must be registered with the majority of voting members residing in Nunavut, and the head office must be in Nunavut.
Individual Producers applying must be residents of Nunavut, with a minimum of one-year experience producing or demonstrate the ability to complete necessary tasks as a new producer, and have a commitment to working professionally in the industry.
Eligible projects include screen-based media in early or later phases of drafting, design, and preproduction, with priority given to projects intended for production in Nunavut.
Applicants must own 100% of the copyright to the project, or have the rights to adapt and acquire copyright ownership (with exceptions for co-productions), and own or have access to respective digital media rights, through co-production agreement or license.
Ineligible projects include those related to news, weather reports, talk shows, sports, award shows, fundraising, pornography, advertising, or primarily industrial, corporate, or institutional projects, among others.

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This grant does not support certain types of projects, excluding them from eligibility. Applicants whose primary focus aligns with the activities ineligible for funding will not qualify for this grant.

Companies involved in producing news, current events, or public affairs programming.
Organizations focused on market reports or weather programming.
Businesses primarily producing talk shows, sports events, or activities.
Entities creating gala presentations or award shows.
Companies that solicit funds or are linked to pornography.
Corporate or institutional-focused production companies.
Industries mainly producing advertising, commercials, or stock footage-heavy projects.
Entities involved in creating digital media games for video arcades.

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The Creative Content Development Fund covers specific eligible expenses related to the development of film, television, and digital media projects.

Rights acquisition.
Research (fees and materials).
Script editing (must be third party/arm’s length).
Writing and applicable fringes.
Consultation (must be third party/arm’s length).
Script breakdown, scheduling, and preliminary budget preparation.
Pre-production (location scouting, casting, packaging, storyboards).
Interviewing or demo taping costs (equipment rental, fees, recording discs or tape stock).
Airfare (based on economy rates only) and reasonable accommodation/per diem.
Labour and personnel for digital media (creative and technical leads, interactive writers, production manager, webmaster, systems integrator).
Equipment and supplies for digital media.

Additionally, recipients may allocate 30% of the total eligible base costs towards producer fees and administrative overhead.

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This grant is specifically available to companies and individuals based in Nunavut, supporting the growth and development of screen-based media content within the region.

Companies with their head office located in Nunavut.
Production companies majority-owned by Nunavut residents.
Non-profit production companies with a majority of voting members in Nunavut.
Individual producers residing in Nunavut.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria aligned with its objectives to support creative content development in Nunavut.

Project alignment with the growth and development goals of content creators in Nunavut involving screen-based media.
Demonstration of market interest through third-party funding from an arm's length industry party.
Completion of previous grant phases satisfactorily if applying for subsequent grants.
Ownership of rights or ability to acquire necessary rights for digital media content development.
Priority consideration for projects intended for production within Nunavut, emphasizing local engagement and impact.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

An initial advance of 75% of the grant will be paid upon the execution of a Contribution Agreement with Nunavut Film.
A final advance of 25% will be paid upon receipt and acceptance of specific deliverables, including a copy of the content created and a final accounting of costs and the corresponding financing structure.
Receipts may be requested for the final accounting process.
An Economic Impact Report is required to be submitted upon completion of the project.