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Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program
Grants to bring Nunavut films to international markets
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nunavut, Canada
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.
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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
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
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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.
Eligibility
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program?
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.
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 by email at pm@nunavutfilm.ca.
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