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Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program
Market support for Nunavut media producers
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Nunavut, Canada
Overview
The Market Endowment Program supports Nunavut residents, Nunavut Production Companies, and producers or directors with nominated or selected projects with financial assistance up to $5,000 for film, television and digital media marketing in Canada and abroad. It helps cover registration fees, economy rate return airfare, accommodations, ground transportation, per diem, and promotion and packaging materials.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nunavut
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Attendance at international film, television, and digital media markets to establish relationships and promote projects.
- Participation in co-production conferences or forums to seek buyers and co-financing partners.
- Representation of a nominated or selected project at major festivals for award consideration or screenings.
Documents Needed
- Written proposal
- Applicant’s detailed resume
- Written invitation from event organizers, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual (Nunavut Resident)
- Nunavut Production Company
- Producers or directors whose project has been nominated for an award or selected for screening at a major festival
Eligible expenses
- Registration fees for eligible events.
- Economy class return airfare, including insurance.
- Accommodation expenses for up to five nights.
- Ground transportation costs.
- Per diem for up to six days, including travel, as per Nunavut Film's rate sheet.
- Promotion and packaging materials.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Complimentary registration passes or other benefits received from the event
How to apply
- Complete the online Market Endowment Program application form.
- Upload the written proposal, applicant's detailed resume, and written invitation from event organizers if applicable.
- Submit the application.
Processing and Agreement
- A final report must be submitted within 45 days of returning from the market event, or by April 15 of the next fiscal year for late-season attendance.
- The final report must include the benefits and outcomes of attendance, an expense report, and copies of all receipts.
- Failure to report on time without just cause or an approved extension may result in a four-month ineligibility period to reapply.
Additional information
- Applicants may request an advance of up to 75% of the approved contribution before attending the event.
- Recipients must submit a final report within 45 days of returning from the market event, or by April 15 for events attended at the fiscal year-end.
- Failure to submit this report in time without an approved extension results in a four-month ineligibility period for future applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program Program
What is the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program?
The Market Endowment Program supports Nunavut residents, Nunavut Production Companies, and producers or directors with nominated or selected projects with financial assistance up to $5,000 for film, television and digital media marketing in Canada and abroad. It helps cover registration fees, economy rate return airfare, accommodations, ground transportation, per diem, and promotion and packaging materials.
How much funding can be received?
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program program?
To be eligible for the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program program, you must:
The applicant must be a resident of Nunavut.
Must have at least one producer-related credit on a qualifying project with a running time of at least 30 minutes, with some exceptions.
Must have at least one project in development, production, or distribution.
What expenses are eligible under Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program?
Attendance at international film, television, and digital media markets to establish relationships and promote projects.
Participation in co-production conferences or forums to seek buyers and co-financing partners.
Representation of a nominated or selected project at major festivals for award consideration or screenings.
Who can I contact for more information about the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program?
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 — Market Endowment Program available?
The Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program program is available the province of Nunavut.
Is the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program is a Grant and Funding