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SODEC — Production support
Selective funding for Quebec audiovisual production
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 1, 2024
- Closing date : November 27, 2024
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
- Open Date : March 1, 2024
- Closing date : November 27, 2024
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
- Application form in SOD@ccès
- Master file documents and company information
- Title chain and copyright/rights documents
- Financial structure, production budget, and financing confirmations
- Project materials, strategy, and company declaration
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 by SODEC after submission.
- Projects are assessed against program objectives and available funds.
- SODEC may use external reviewers or committees.
- Decisions are communicated as quickly as possible.
- If approved, the funding agreement sets the payment terms and obligations.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SODEC — Production support. 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 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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 27, 2024.
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.