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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Passport to Markets provides up to $2,500 in travel support for B.C.-based producers and sales agents. It helps cover attendance at eligible markets, conferences, co-production, and co-financing events to support sales, partnerships, and market development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Attendance at eligible film, TV, digital media, and related market events.
- Participation in co-production and co-financing conferences or exchanges.
- Promotion of projects in development to broadcasters, distributors, and financiers.
- Business development for sales, pre-sales, and distribution opportunities.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form.
- Final Report after attendance.
- Invoices and receipts for eligible costs.
- Proof of attendance or registration.
- Additional materials requested by Creative BC, if needed.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- B.C.-based film producers.
- B.C.-based TV producers.
- B.C.-based digital media producers.
- B.C.-based media sales agents.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants with only Executive Producer, Co-Producer, or Associate Producer credits.
- Directors without a Producer credit.
- Applicants seeking only service contracts.
- Applicants without B.C.-owned IP brought to market.
Eligible expenses
- Registration fees.
- Return airfare, ground transportation, and vehicle fuel costs.
- Accommodation and per diem.
- Marketing materials and overhead costs, within program caps.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Attendance at film premieres, screenings, award nominations, or non-market festivals.
- Service-contract-only attendance.
- Complimentary registration or travel provided by market organizers.
- Expenses without receipts, except permitted per diem and overhead items.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia, Canada.
- Eligible market sites in Canada and internationally, as designated by Creative BC.
Selection criteria
- Applicant eligibility and compliance with program guidelines.
- Experience of the applicant.
- Potential benefits and opportunities from attending the market or conference.
- Pre-selection status for markets that require organizer approval.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review market call and guidelines
- Check the eligible market site and its specific application period.
- Confirm whether the market requires pre-selection by organizers.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Submit the application form through the Passport to Markets webpage.
- Provide the information required by Creative BC for the selected market.
- Step 3: Receive confirmation
- Wait for the submission confirmation email.
- Keep the confirmation and attached copy for your records.
- Step 4: Submit final reporting after attendance
- Send the Final Report online within 30 business days after the market closes.
- Upload receipts and proof of attendance with the report.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and program fit.
- Some market sites require pre-selection by the market organizer.
- If applications exceed available funds, decisions consider applicant experience and the benefits of attending.
- Funding is paid after attendance and submission of the Final Report.
- Creative BC may reduce the award after reviewing final eligible costs.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis for some intakes.
- Successful applicants must submit a Final Report after attendance.
- Creative BC may request additional materials during application review.
- The program expects adherence to Creative BC's code of conduct and sustainable practices.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Passport to Markets Program
What is the Passport to Markets?
Passport to Markets provides up to $2,500 in travel support for B.C.-based producers and sales agents. It helps cover attendance at eligible markets, conferences, co-production, and co-financing events to support sales, partnerships, and market development.
How much funding can be received?
Passport to Markets Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Passport to Markets program?
To be eligible for the Passport to Markets program, you must:
B.C.-resident producer or sales agent.
Track record in film, TV, or digital media.
Pre-selected for the market, if required.
What expenses are eligible under Passport to Markets?
Attendance at eligible film, TV, digital media, and related market events.
Participation in co-production and co-financing conferences or exchanges.
Promotion of projects in development to broadcasters, distributors, and financiers.
Business development for sales, pre-sales, and distribution opportunities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Passport to Markets?
You can contact Creative BC by email at hcampbell@creativebc.com.
Where is the Passport to Markets available?
The Passport to Markets program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Passport to Markets a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Passport to Markets is a Grant and Funding