How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 27% of admissible expenses, capped at $25000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund?

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund is funded by Nunavut Film Development Corporation

What are Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a resident of Nunavut. The applicant must not have more than 60 minutes of on-screen credit.

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund

Last Update: July 22, 2025

NU, Canada

Grants to create Nunavut short films

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $25,000
Up to 27% of project cost

Timeline

Closing date : May 17, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

Nunavut Film Development Corporation

Program status

Closed

Overview of the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

Eligibility criteria of the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund program

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.

Who is eligible?

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.

Eligible expenses

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.

Eligible geographic areas

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.

How to apply to the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund program

Confirm Eligibility

Ensure the applicant is a resident of Nunavut and meets the eligibility criteria.
Verify the project's eligibility, including running time, quality, and content standards.

Prepare Project Proposal

Draft a detailed project proposal including project synopsis, objectives, and goals.
Prepare a detailed budget and timeline of milestones for project development.
Outline plans for copyright, creative, and financial control over the project.

Mentoring Arrangements

Identify potential mentors who are industry professionals.
Schedule milestone dates for project development with your mentor.
Discuss expectations and the support you require from mentoring.

Submit Application

Compile all necessary documents including project proposal, budget, and timelines.
Include a plan for potential additional funding from the Inuktut Language Incentive if applicable.
Submit the application and all documents to Nunavut Film.

Execution of Contribution Agreement

If selected, sign a Contribution Agreement to receive the initial advance.
Ensure compliance with all terms of the grant agreement.

Final Reporting and Submission

After project completion, prepare a final accounting of costs and financing structure.
Submit an Economic Impact Report along with a copy of the finished content.
Receive the final 25% advance upon acceptance of reports and content.

Additional information

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.