How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program?

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program is funded by Nunavut Film Development Corporation

What are Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program's eligibility criterias?

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.

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program

Last Update: June 26, 2025

NU, Canada

Grants to bring Nunavut films to international markets

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $5,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

Nunavut Film Development Corporation

Status

Open

Overview of the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program 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.

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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 criteria of the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program program

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 to the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program program

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.

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.

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.

Await Approval and Funding

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

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.