Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
NU, Canada
Grants to create Nunavut short films
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- grant_single|closingDate May 17, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Nunavut Film Development Corporation
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Emerging filmmakers can participate in a mentoring program that provides professional support and funds up to $25,000 to develop and produce a short film in their own community.
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The Short Film Fund offers financial support structured to assist emerging filmmakers in developing their short film projects. The financing modalities ensure that funds are disbursed effectively based on specific criteria and stages of the film's production.
- The maximum grant provided is $25,000, including mentoring services.
- Recipients receive the grant in two instalments: an initial 75% advance upon signing the Contribution Agreement.
- The remaining 25% is disbursed after the project's completion, requiring submission of the finished content, final cost accounting, and an Economic Impact Report.
- An Inuktut Language Incentive offers additional funds ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 based on the use of the Inuktut language in the production.
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This funding opportunity aims to support emerging filmmakers in Nunavut by providing financial resources and industry mentorship. Eligible projects must align with the objectives of creating original short films under 30 minutes with broadcast quality standards.
- Creation and development of an original short film of up to 30 minutes in duration.
- Projects maintaining the applicant's copyright and creative control.
- Productions or versions incorporating the Inuktut language to receive additional funding.
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$ 25,000
Creating an animated short film about indigenous folklore
$ 25,000
Developing a short film about the history of French-speaking communities
$ 25,000
Producing a short film about mental health awareness
$ 25,000
Producing a short film about environmental conservation efforts
$ 25,000
Producing a short film on the impact of urban development neighborhoods
$ 25,000
Creating a short documentary on Inuit culture and traditions
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The eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's residency and filmmaking credits.
- The applicant must be a resident of Nunavut.
- The applicant must not have more than 60 minutes of on-screen credit.
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Emerging filmmakers who meet the eligibility requirements, specifically being residents of Nunavut with up to 60 minutes of on-screen credit, can apply for the Short Film Fund. Additionally, the film projects must meet specific criteria related to length, quality, and content.
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The Short Film Fund supports the creation of short films by emerging filmmakers in Nunavut, fostering their development with mentorship and financial backing. Recognizing the importance of linguistic diversity and cultural narratives, the fund offers additional incentives for incorporating the Inuktut language into projects.
- Production of short films with a running time of under 30 minutes and of SD/HD broadcast quality.
- Creative projects that maintain copyright and creative and financial control by the applicant.
- Film projects created in Inuktut language or those versioned into it, eligible for additional funding.
- Short films with no dialogue, featuring credits in Inuktut, or ones where the music track contains Inuktut lyrics.
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This grant is available to filmmakers who are residents of a specific geographical area. The eligibility focuses on supporting filmmaking talent within a northern Canadian region.
- Residents of Nunavut.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Nunavut Film retains non-commercial exhibition rights for the produced films, though they will make efforts to notify producers prior to any such screenings.
- The initial payment of 75% will be disbursed after signing a Contribution Agreement, while the remaining 25% is contingent upon project completion and submission of required reports.
- An Economic Impact Report is required at the project's conclusion, indicating the grant's impact.
- Development of a marketing plan aimed at audience engagement is encouraged.
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pm@nunavutfilm.ca
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