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Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program
Funding for Nunavut film market attendance
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. Support also applies when a project is nominated for an award or selected for screening at a major festival.
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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.
Documents Needed
- Written proposal
- Applicant’s detailed resume
- Written invitation from event organizers, if applicable
Official resources
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.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Complimentary registration passes or other benefits received from the event
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavut
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online application form
- Enter applicant details and project information.
- Provide event details and estimated eligible costs.
- Step 2: Upload supporting documents
- Submit the written proposal.
- Upload the applicant’s detailed resume.
- Include a written invitation from event organizers, if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Review the form and documents.
- Send the application through the online application form.
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?
Get up to $5,000 to attend international markets, co-production conferences or forums. Support also applies when a project is nominated for an award or selected for screening at a major festival.
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.
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