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OAC — Media arts – French-language projects

French-language media arts support for Ontario artists
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : September 29, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

This program supports French-language media arts projects by independent francophone artists and filmmakers in Ontario. It funds development and production work in film, video, audio art, digital and new media, as well as video and electronic games.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : September 29, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
Target groups
  • Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Development of new media arts works
  • Production and post-production of new works
  • Independent film, video and audio art projects
  • New media, virtual reality and interactive web art projects
  • Video game or electronic game projects

Documents Needed

  • Project details
  • Application form answers
  • Project budget
  • Art samples
  • CVs and support letters

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Independent francophone media artists
  • Independent francophone filmmakers
  • Ontario-based artists
  • Graduate students with a professional artistic practice

Who is not eligible

  • Undergraduate students enrolled full-time
  • Producers
  • Commercial television and game companies
  • Government, non-profit or private commissioned projects

Eligible expenses

  • Equipment and space rental
  • Research, experimentation and technique development
  • Artist, cast, crew and participant fees
  • Travel, insurance and promotion
  • Post-production, mentorship and small equipment or software

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Commercial games, television work and commercial cinema
  • Promotional, advertising and public service projects
  • Educational or training projects
  • Web sites, books, music albums and music videos
  • Capital expenditures and major equipment purchases

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed after submission in Nova
  • Applicants are notified about four and a half months after the deadline
  • Approved production grants are issued only after all funding sources are confirmed
  • Successful applicants must complete the project and submit a final report in Nova

Additional information

  • All applications must be submitted in French.
  • The application form becomes available in Nova about two months before the deadline.
  • Applicants must submit a final report in Nova if funded.
  • Production grants are paid only after all funding sources are confirmed.

Contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Media arts – French-language projects Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Media arts – French-language projects. 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 OAC — Media arts – French-language projects?

This program supports French-language media arts projects by independent francophone artists and filmmakers in Ontario. It funds development and production work in film, video, audio art, digital and new media, as well as video and electronic games.

Who is eligible for the OAC — Media arts – French-language projects program?

To be eligible for the OAC — Media arts – French-language projects program, you must: Ontario-based francophone artists Independent creative control required Project must be in French

What expenses are eligible under OAC — Media arts – French-language projects?

Development of new media arts works Production and post-production of new works Independent film, video and audio art projects New media, virtual reality and interactive web art projects Video game or electronic game projects

Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Media arts – French-language projects?

You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at none or by phone at none.

Where is the OAC — Media arts – French-language projects available?

The OAC — Media arts – French-language projects program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the OAC — Media arts – French-language projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?

OAC — Media arts – French-language projects is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Media arts – French-language projects?

OAC — Media arts – French-language projects is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

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