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Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund
Funding for Nunavut screen-based storytelling projects
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- Funding available
- $ 7,500
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Nunavut, Canada
Overview
This program supports content creation for Nunavut filmmakers and production companies, with funding of up to $7,500. It covers activities such as project development, scriptwriting, editing, research, animation, podcasts, vlogging, micro-films, music videos, and online promotion materials.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $7,500
- Maximum share of project costs
- 75%
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Nunavut
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nunavut production companies.
- Canadian production companies.
- Individual filmmakers who are Nunavut residents.
Who is not eligible
- Projects that qualify for Nunavut Film’s existing funding programs.
Eligible expenses
- Development, production, and post-production costs tied to the project.
- Research, script, storyboard, and related creative work.
- Resource hire, equipment, and other direct project costs.
- Internet uploading and downloading costs, up to $250 per project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Hardware or software upgrades.
- Corporate website development.
- Corporate website maintenance.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavut.
- Canada.
Activities funded
- Project development.
- Scriptwriting, editing, and research.
- Animation, podcasts, and vlogging.
- Micro-films, music videos, and archive editing.
- Online marketing and promotion materials.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application
- Complete the application form with project and applicant details.
- Prepare the budget and corporate profile with past productions.
- Step 2: Submit application
- Upload the required documents through the online form.
- Submit the application to Nunavut Film.
- Step 3: Review and follow-up
- Nunavut Film reviews the submission.
- Provide any additional information requested during evaluation.
Documents Needed
- Budget
- Corporate profile and past productions
Selection criteria
- Creative evaluation of the submission.
- First-come, first-served review order.
Processing and Agreement
- Projects are reviewed by an Independent Review Committee.
- Review is based on creative evaluation and first-come, first-served order.
- Nunavut Film may request additional information during assessment.
- If approved, a Contribution Agreement is executed before the first payment.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The fund is for projects that do not qualify for existing Nunavut Film funding programs.
- Nunavut Film may request additional information during evaluation.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund Program
What is the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund?
This program supports content creation for Nunavut filmmakers and production companies, with funding of up to $7,500. It covers activities such as project development, scriptwriting, editing, research, animation, podcasts, vlogging, micro-films, music videos, and online promotion materials.
How much funding can be received?
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,500 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund program?
To be eligible for the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund program, you must:
Nunavut or Canadian production company.
Nunavut resident individual applicant.
Applicant in good standing with Nunavut Film.
What expenses are eligible under Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund?
Development, production, and post-production costs tied to the project.
Research, script, storyboard, and related creative work.
Resource hire, equipment, and other direct project costs.
Internet uploading and downloading costs, up to $250 per project.
Who can I contact for more information about the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund?
You can contact Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC) by email at pm@nunavutfilm.ca or by phone at (867) 222-4698.
Where is the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund available?
The Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund program is available the province of Nunavut.