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Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund
Support for screen-based content development
Funding available
$ 7,500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Nunavut, Canada
Who can apply
Production companies registered in Nunavut, majority-owned by Nunavut residents, with a head office in Nunavut.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Creative Content Development Fund — Nunavut Film Development Corporation supports screen-based media development for Nunavut production companies, non-profit production companies, and individual producers. It funds early or later phase drafting, design, preproduction, and digital media or film and television development activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nunavut
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Screen-based media projects in the early or later phases of drafting and design and preproduction.
- Development of film and television projects.
- Development of digital media content.
- Projects intended for production in Nunavut will be given priority.
Documents Needed
- Budget
- Financing Plan
- CV and biography of Producer
- Corporate Profile and Past Productions
- Certificate of Incorporation / Registration
- Chain of Title Documents
- Portfolio (Examples of Work)
- Certificate of Officer
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Production companies registered in Nunavut, majority-owned by Nunavut residents, with a head office in Nunavut.
- Non-profit production companies registered in Nunavut, with a majority of voting members residing in Nunavut and a head office in Nunavut.
- Individual producers who are residents of Nunavut.
Who is not eligible
- News, current events or public affairs programming.
- Programs that include weather or market reports.
- Talk shows.
- Sports events or activities.
- Gala presentations or award shows.
Eligible expenses
- Rights acquisition and research.
- Script editing, writing, consultation, and script breakdown, scheduling, and preliminary budget preparation.
- Pre-production, including location scouting, casting, packaging, and storyboards.
- Interviewing or demo taping costs, airfare, and reasonable accommodation/per diem.
- Digital media labour and personnel, equipment and supplies.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Option or acquisition payments to a co-production partner or licensor.
- Hardware/software upgrades or corporate website development and/or maintenance.
- News, current events or public affairs programming.
- Programs that include weather or market reports.
- Digital media games intended primarily for the video arcade market.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavut
Selection criteria
Applications for development projects intended for production in Nunavut will be given priority.
How to apply
- Complete the application form with applicant information, project details, and the funding request.
- Upload the budget, financing plan, CV and biography of the producer, corporate profile and past productions, certificate of incorporation or registration, chain of title documents, portfolio, and certificate of officer.
- Complete the human verification step and submit the application through the online form.
- Email pm@nunavutfilm.ca for hardcopy application options.
Processing and Agreement
- An initial advance of 75% is paid upon execution of a Contribution agreement with Nunavut Film.
- A final advance of 25% is paid upon receipt and acceptance of the copy of the content created and the final accounting of costs and the corresponding financing structure.
- Receipts may be requested.
- An Economic Impact Report is required.
Additional information
- An initial advance of 75% will be paid upon execution of a Contribution agreement with Nunavut Film.
- A final advance of 25% will be paid upon receipt and acceptance of the copy of the content created and the final accounting of costs and the corresponding financing structure.
- Receipts may be requested.
- An Economic Impact Report is required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund Program
What is the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund?
The Creative Content Development Fund — Nunavut Film Development Corporation supports screen-based media development for Nunavut production companies, non-profit production companies, and individual producers. It funds early or later phase drafting, design, preproduction, and digital media or film and television development activities.
How much funding can be received?
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund program, you must:
Registered production companies majority-owned by Nunavut residents, with a head office in Nunavut
Registered non-profit production companies with a majority of voting members residing in Nunavut, with a head office in Nunavut
Individual producers who are residents of Nunavut
What expenses are eligible under Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund?
Screen-based media projects in the early or later phases of drafting and design and preproduction.
Development of film and television projects.
Development of digital media content.
Projects intended for production in Nunavut will be given priority.
Who can I contact for more information about the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund?
You can contact Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC) by email at pm@nunavutfilm.ca or by phone at (867) 222-4698.
Where is the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund available?
The Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund program is available the province of Nunavut.
Is the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund is a Grant and Funding