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SODEC — Production support
Selective funding for Quebec audiovisual production
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
SODEC supports audiovisual production projects in Quebec through selective funding. The program covers fiction feature films, short films, and documentary works, including eligible production and postproduction stages.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production of feature-length fiction films
- Production of short fiction and documentary films
- Production of short narrative digital projects
- Production of medium and feature documentary works
- Postproduction for eligible projects
Documents Needed
- Company declaration signed by an authorized officer
- Title chain history and related contracts
- Financial structure and supporting documents
- Detailed production budget
- Insurance certificates, if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec production companies
- Fiction film producers
- Documentary producers
- Short film producers
- Digital narrative project producers
Who is not eligible
- Broadcasting companies holding a broadcasting licence
- Companies controlled by a broadcasting licensee
- Individual businesses that do not qualify as Quebec companies
Eligible expenses
- Production and postproduction expenses related to the eligible project
- Eligible personnel fees, technical services, and equipment costs
- Distribution and exploitation-related costs included in the project budget
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in stages by SODEC.
- SODEC may require a legal opinion on title chain.
- Incomplete or non-compliant files may be refused.
- Applicants are notified as soon as possible after review.
- If approved, the company must comply with the agreement and program rules until file closure.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted through SOD@ccès.
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- The applicant must keep its master file up to date.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEC — Production support Program
What is the SODEC — Production support?
SODEC supports audiovisual production projects in Quebec through selective funding. The program covers fiction feature films, short films, and documentary works, including eligible production and postproduction stages.
How much funding can be received?
SODEC — Production support Funds up to 65% of admissible expenses, capped at $4,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the SODEC — Production support program?
To be eligible for the SODEC — Production support program, you must:
Quebec production company
Relevant producer experience
Quebec production rights
What expenses are eligible under SODEC — Production support?
Production of feature-length fiction films
Production of short fiction and documentary films
Production of short narrative digital projects
Production of medium and feature documentary works
Postproduction for eligible projects
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEC — Production support?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at admissibilite@sodec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 514 841-2200.
Where is the SODEC — Production support available?
The SODEC — Production support program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the SODEC — Production support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SODEC — Production support is a Grant and Funding