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Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Nunavut, Canada
Grants to bring Nunavut films to international markets
Grant and Funding
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Selling in a new market
- Marketing a product
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
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:
$ 4,500
Attend the Venice Film Festival for the feature film competition
$ 4,500
Participate in the Cannes Film Festival with a nominated short film
$ 4,000
Present at the Sundance Co-Production Conference to secure international partners
$ 4,900
Attend the Tokyo Film Festival to network with Asian distributors
$ 4,200
Attend the Berlin International Film Festival for film screenings
$ 3,800
Attend the Toronto International Film Festival for a film premiere
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
