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Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program

Rebate on costs of developing films in Nunavut
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 40,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada

Overview

Get a rebate of up to 17% or 27% (depending on ownership) on the costs of producing a film in Nunavut, plus possible additional rebate bonuses for training creative personnel and creating Inuit language versions.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 27% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Location
  • Iqaluit
  • Nunavut
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
  • Employment and Training
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Artists / creatives
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Regional
  • Provincial
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

The Nunavut Spend Incentive Program supports eligible film, television, and digital media projects that contribute to the development of the industry in Nunavut. The program offers rebates for productions that meet specific expenditure requirements within the territory.

  • Feature-length films, including animation, documentary, or docudrama, intended for commercial cinema release, DVD sales, rentals, and download.
  • Television programming intended for commercial broadcast, DVD sales, rentals, and download, including dramas, sitcoms, factual, variety, reality, lifestyle, and youth animation.
  • Digital media projects, including those convergent to a television program intended for cross-platform digital media exploitation and/or download.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants for the Nunavut Spend Incentive rebate are production companies incorporated in the Territory of Nunavut or Canada, whose primary activity is developing and producing film, television, and/or digital media content. They must own 100% of the copyright in the eligible production or have the first option to adapt the underlying property and acquire copyright ownership. Additionally, they must be in good standing with the relevant Corporate Registry. For Stream II applications with budgets exceeding $500,000, written evidence of an agreement with a licensed Canadian broadcaster or bona fide distributor is required.

Who is not eligible

Certain types of productions and companies are not eligible for the rebate under the Nunavut Spend Incentive Program. These restrictions ensure the program supports film, television, and digital media projects that align with its goals.

  • Productions that fall under genres such as news, current events, or public affairs programming.
  • Programs that include weather or market reports.
  • Talk shows and sports events or activities.
  • Gala presentations, award shows, and projects that solicit funds.
  • Pornography, advertising, and commercials.
  • Projects primarily for industrial, corporate, or institutional purposes.
  • Projects that substantially consist of stock footage, excluding documentaries.

Eligible expenses

The Nunavut Spend Incentive Program offers rebates for eligible film, television, and digital media productions to support the development of these industries in Nunavut. This initiative aims to nurture local talent and enhance the regional production ecosystem through specific project types.

  • Feature-length films, including animation, documentary, or docudrama, intended for commercial cinema release, DVD sales and rentals, and digital download.
  • Television programming meant for commercial broadcast, DVD sales, rentals, and downloads, covering genres such as dramas, sitcoms, factual, variety, reality, lifestyle, and youth animation.
  • Digital media projects intended for cross-platform digital media exploitation and/or downloads.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to production companies incorporated in specific geographical areas as stipulated by the funding body. Eligible locations are determined to foster the local film and digital media industry.

  • Territory of Nunavut, Canada

Additional information

The Nunavut Spend Incentive Program offers rebates for eligible production costs incurred in Nunavut, promoting local film and media development. The program has specific criteria for eligibility, rebate percentages, and enhancement bonuses.

  • The program supports feature films, TV programming, and digital media projects.
  • Ineligible projects include news, talk shows, sports events, and advertising.
  • Applications are classified into two streams: Majority Nunavut ownership and Equal or Minority Nunavut ownership.
  • Rebates vary by the type of ownership: 27% for majority Nunavut-owned companies and 17% for other eligible companies.
  • Bonuses are available for hiring additional local creative personnel and producing or versioning content in the Inuktut language.
  • Non-profit organizations can apply but have a different rebate rate and cap.
  • Rebates are paid in stages: 40% upon agreement execution, 40% upon securing distribution and full financing, and 20% upon project completion and delivery.
  • Productions must credit the Government of Nunavut and the Nunavut Film Development Corporation.

Contacts

pm@nunavutfilm.ca
(867)979-3012

Frequently Asked Questions about the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive 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 — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program?

Get a rebate of up to 17% or 27% (depending on ownership) on the costs of producing a film in Nunavut, plus possible additional rebate bonuses for training creative personnel and creating Inuit language versions.

How much funding can be received?

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program Funds up to 27% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program program?

To be eligible for the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program program, you must: The applicant must be a production company incorporated in Nunavut or Canada, primarily producing film, television, or digital media content. The applicant must own 100% of the copyright in the eligible production or hold the first option to adapt the underlying property. The applicant must be in good standing with the relevant Corporate Registry.

What expenses are eligible under Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program?

The Nunavut Spend Incentive Program supports eligible film, television, and digital media projects that contribute to the development of the industry in Nunavut. The program offers rebates for productions that meet specific expenditure requirements within the territory. Feature-length films, including animation, documentary, or docudrama, intended for commercial cinema release, DVD sales, rentals, and download. Television programming intended for commercial broadcast, DVD sales, rentals, and download, including dramas, sitcoms, factual, variety, reality, lifestyle, and youth animation. Digital media projects, including those convergent to a television program intended for cross-platform digital media exploitation and/or download.

Who can I contact for more information about the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program?

You can contact Nunavut Film Development Corporation by email at pm@nunavutfilm.ca or by phone at (867)979-3012.

Where is the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program available?

The Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program program is available the province of Nunavut.

Is the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program is a Grant and Funding

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