Production program — Indigenous stream
Canada
Financing for Indigenous-made feature films
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateDecember 4, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateDecember 19, 2023
- grant_single|grantStatusClosed
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
- Telefilm Canada
- Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed
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Get a contribution or equity investment to cover up to 30% of the production costs of a fictional, feature-length film. You could get an additional $100,000 if your project has a budget of less than $2.5 million and is being shot in a remote location or i
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This grant is open to companies with their head office located within Canada. All eligible applicants must conduct their activities within the Canadian regions.
- Any province or territory in Canada.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 570,000
Production of an Indigenous Stream film
$ 600,000
Production of a low-budget French-language film
$ 450,000
Post-production of an English-language action film
$ 240,000
Post-production of an international French-language coproduction
$ 750,000
Development of a feature-length documentary film
$ 510,000
Production of a feature-length Indigenous language film
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the company's profile and operations.
- The applicant must be a Canadian audiovisual production company.
- The applicant's head office must be located in Canada.
- The applicant must carry out their activities within Canada.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Canadian audiovisual production companies who have their head office in Canada and carry out their activities in Canada.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The Production Program funds Canadian feature films that are either in the production or post-production stages. Eligible projects are centered around full-length feature films in English.
- Production of English-language feature films with budgets of $3.5 million or more, including international coproductions.
- Production of English-language feature films with budgets under $3.5 million, including international coproductions.
- Production of Indigenous feature films in all languages and budget levels.
- Post-production applications for English-language films at all budget levels, including international minority coproductions.
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The grant covers expenses incurred during production and post-production of Canadian feature films.
- Production costs, including set design, costumes, and props.
- Salaries and wages for cast and crew involved in the film production.
- Post-production expenses such as editing, sound design, and visual effects.
- Necessary travel and accommodation for the production team.
- Marketing and promotional costs associated with the film's release.
- Rental of equipment and studio space required for production.
- Insurance and legal fees related to production activities.
- Contingency costs as part of the project's budget.
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The Production Program has evaluation and selection criteria used to assess grant applications. The evaluation process focuses on various aspects of the project to determine its suitability for funding.
- Artistic quality and originality of the project
- Market potential and audience appeal
- Experience and track record of the key creative team
- Financial and production feasibility of the project
- Contribution to cultural diversity and inclusion
grant_single_labels|register
Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Review Guidelines and Key Dates
- Visit the program's webpage to understand the Production Program guidelines and eligibility criteria.
- Check the opening and closing dates for application submission relevant to your project and language.
- Step 2: Prepare Application Documents
- Download and fill out the Standard Budget Template and any other necessary templates as per your project stage.
- Compile required documents such as Declaration of Canadian Status, Declaration Regarding Indigenous Projects (if applicable), and Track Record for Producer(s), Director(s), and Screenwriter(s).
- Prepare a Production Sustainability Plan, if applicable.
- Step 3: Register and Login to Dialogue
- Create a Dialogue account if you do not have one already.
- Log in to the Dialogue portal using your credentials.
- Step 4: Complete and Submit Application
- Enter your application details into the Dialogue system, ensuring all information is accurate and complete.
- Upload all required documents and templates into the system.
- Review your application to ensure completeness and correctness.
- Submit your application through the Dialogue portal before the specified deadline for your submission period.
- Step 5: Confirmation of Submission
- Receive a confirmation within the Dialogue system that your application has been successfully submitted.
- Save a copy of the confirmation for your records.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- IT support for applications is only available on business days until 5:00 pm EST.
- Projects produced in languages other than French and English must be submitted during the opening periods applicable to English-language projects.
- Changes have been made to the minimum contingency reserve requirement, increasing it from 6% to 8%.
- Productions with budgets of $3.5 million or higher selected for production funding must use a carbon calculator and deliver a carbon footprint report at Final Costs.
- Minority coproductions and post-production applications have the choice between a non-repayable contribution or a repayable investment.
