grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDate June 4, 2024
  • grant_single|closingDate June 19, 2024
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

grant_single_labels|preview

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

grant_single_labels|projects

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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

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.

grant_single_labels|criteria

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|apply

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

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.

grant_single_labels|documents

Production program — Indigenous stream

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