Production program — Indigenous stream
Canada
Financing for Indigenous-made feature films
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- grant_single|openingDateDecember 04, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateDecember 19, 2023
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Telefilm Canada
- Government of Canada
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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.
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$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
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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.
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Canadian audiovisual production companies who have their head office in Canada and carry out their activities in Canada.
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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
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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.
Apply to this program
Invest in Canadian Feature Film Production
The Production Program offers financial support to Canadian audiovisual production companies for the production and post-production of feature-length films. This initiative is pivotal in fostering the growth and success of the Canadian film industry.
Detailed Insights into the Production Program
The Production Program is an essential pillar of support for Canadian audiovisual production companies looking to produce feature-length films. It provides crucial financial assistance at both the production and post-production stages, empowering filmmakers to bring their creative visions to life and contribute significantly to the national cultural landscape. This program is managed by Telefilm Canada and is designed to enhance the competitiveness of Canadian films both domestically and internationally by fostering high-quality productions that resonate with audiences worldwide.
Eligibility for the Production Program is limited to Canadian audiovisual production companies. These companies must have their headquarters in Canada and conduct their operations within the country, ensuring that the benefits of the program support the domestic film industry. To apply, companies must submit their projects via Dialogue, Telefilm Canada's online portal, where they need to adhere to specific filing periods based on language and budget categories.
The Program is structured over several opening periods throughout the fiscal year to accommodate various project types. For instance, the first opening period accepts submissions for projects with budgets exceeding $3.5 million and French-language projects with budgets under $3.5 million. Additional opening periods allow for submissions of English-language projects, Indigenous Stream projects, and minority coproductions. This structured timing ensures that different segments of the industry are supported appropriately, catering to both high-budget productions and smaller, language-specific projects.
Crucial updates and resources are made available to applicants, including new guidelines, evaluation grids, and budgets providing potential recipients with comprehensive tools and information to enhance the success rate of their applications. Moreover, the program has embraced contemporary challenges such as environmental sustainability. High-budget projects are now required to utilize a carbon calculator to assess and report their production's greenhouse gas emissions, embodying a commitment to environmentally responsible filmmaking practices.
The financial support offered can either take the form of repayable investments or non-repayable contributions, giving companies a choice based on their financial strategies and project needs. The flexibility offered by these options ensures that a broader array of projects can benefit from the program, providing more opportunity for creative storytelling and technical innovation. Additionally, this program also facilitates better planning and resource allocation for long-term production goals, which is invaluable in maintaining Canada's robust presence in the global film market.
The Production Program also emphasizes inclusivity and diversity within the film industry. Streams specifically designed for Indigenous and minority coproductions ensure that a wide representation of voices and stories are given a platform. This commitment to diversifying the content and participants in the Canadian film eco-system enriches the national cultural narrative while offering an array of views and experiences to viewers.
Overall, the Production Program is instrumental in driving the Canadian film industry forward. By providing substantive financial aid and resources, it enables producers to focus on creativity and technical quality, ensuring that Canadian films continue to grow in both competence and audience reach, domestically and internationally. For filmmakers seeking to realize their cinematic visions, engaging with this program not only opens the door to financial resources but also connects them with vital industry networks and collaborative prospects.
