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Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program - NU - Canada

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program

Last Update: July 22, 2025
NU, Canada
Grants to bring Nunavut films to international markets

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
  • Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open

Overview

Get up to $5,000 to attend international markets, co-production conferences or forums, as well as ceremonies or film festivals where your film has been nominated or selected for screening.

Financing terms and conditions

  • Financial assistance of up to $5,000 per applicant to cover eligible costs for attending market events.
  • Advance payment of up to 75% of the approved funding is available prior to the event.

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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 4,000
Present at the Sundance Co-Production Conference to secure international partners
$ 4,200
Attend the Berlin International Film Festival for film screenings
$ 4,500
Participate in the Cannes Film Festival with a nominated short film
$ 3,800
Attend the Toronto International Film Festival for a film premiere
$ 4,500
Attend the Venice Film Festival for the feature film competition
$ 4,900
Attend the Tokyo Film Festival to network with Asian distributors

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a resident of Nunavut.
  • The applicant must have at least one producer-related credit on a film, television, or digital media project of at least 30 minutes in length (with exceptions possible for animation and multiple short films).
  • The applicant must have at least one film, television, or digital media project currently in development, production, or distribution.

Who is eligible?

  • Film production companies
  • Television production companies
  • Digital media production companies

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.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Nunavut

How to apply

1

Check Eligibility

  • Ensure that you are a resident of Nunavut.
  • Verify that you have at least one producer-related credit on a qualifying project.
  • Ensure you have a project in development, production, or distribution.
2

Prepare Application

  • Identify the Market Event you wish to attend.
  • Gather required documents, including project details and budget.
  • Acquire confirmations if required by event organizers.
3

Submit Application

  • Complete the application form provided by Nunavut Film.
  • Attach all necessary documentation including cost estimates and project identities.
  • Submit the application well in advance of the event.
4

Await Approval and Funding

  • Receive notification from Nunavut Film regarding the application status.
  • If approved, discuss arrangements for an advance if required.
5

Attend Event and Report

  • Attend the event as planned.
  • Within 45 days of return or by the deadline for the fiscal year-end, submit a final report.
  • Include a description of benefits and outcomes, an expense report, and receipts.

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.

Contacts

pm@nunavutfilm.ca
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