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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Up to 85% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports independent documentary works considered risky in their subject, funding, form, or cinematic approach. The maximum support is an 85% discount on room, studio, and filming equipment rentals, plus project guidance and technical support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 85% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Independent documentary production projects considered risky
Documents Needed
- Artist CV or collective CVs
- Technical needs form
- Audio or video support material, up to 15 minutes total
- Any other relevant supporting material, such as photos, illustrations, or script
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent artists
- Artist collectives
Who is not eligible
- Projects submitted as part of a school curriculum
Eligible expenses
- Rental of rooms, studios, and filming equipment
- Post-production services, including image and sound editing, color grading, mixing, and digitization
- Transfers, deliverables, and archival copies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Technician fees
- Supplies and broadcast media materials
- Projects carried out as part of a school curriculum
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked by PRIM staff against the program eligibility rules.
- Eligible applications are then reviewed by a peer jury of media arts professionals.
- The jury makes the funding decision, and decisions are final.
- Applicants are informed of the jury’s decision within two months after the deadline.
- Successful applicants must sign an agreement and complete the project within three years of the results announcement.
Additional information
- Applicants may submit an unlimited number of separate applications per call and per artist.
- The same project cannot be submitted to two programs at the same time.
- Rejected projects may be resubmitted in a later call.
- Successful applicants must become PRIM members and sign an agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Risk documentary program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Risk documentary program. 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 Risk documentary program?
This program supports independent documentary works considered risky in their subject, funding, form, or cinematic approach. The maximum support is an 85% discount on room, studio, and filming equipment rentals, plus project guidance and technical support.
How much funding can be received?
Risk documentary program Funds up to 85% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Risk documentary program program?
To be eligible for the Risk documentary program program, you must:
Independent artist or collective
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Independent documentary project
What expenses are eligible under Risk documentary program?
Independent documentary production projects considered risky
Where is the Risk documentary program available?
The Risk documentary program program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Risk documentary program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Risk documentary program is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Risk documentary program?
Risk documentary program is funded by Prim