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SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus
Boosts Quebec TV series for international markets
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 750,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 31, 2026
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Supports French-language fiction, documentary, and animation series that aim to increase production value and commercial reach outside Quebec through technical and artistic upgrades, literary adaptation, and music rights acquisition. Funding can reach up to $500,000 for original projects or $750,000 for Quebec literary adaptations and series featuring at least three existing Quebec musical works.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : August 31, 2026
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- French-language fiction TV series
- French-language documentary TV series
- French-language animation TV series
- Production value upgrades aimed at non-Quebec markets
- Quebec literary adaptations or projects using at least three existing Quebec musical works
Documents Needed
- Signed application form
- Applicant declaration
- Production budget summary and detailed budget
- Detailed financial structure and financing confirmations
- Broadcaster commitment letter, master file documents, and any applicable rights or co-production agreements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit audiovisual production companies based in Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Sole proprietorships
- Canadian television broadcasters
- Companies controlled by a Canadian television broadcaster
Eligible expenses
- Production and post-production costs linked to the enhanced budget for non-Quebec markets
- Administrative costs, up to 10% of B + C
- Costs to extend or acquire rights for non-Quebec markets
- Additional animation episodes, up to 50% of the number planned in the national budget
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs outside the enhanced non-Quebec-market budget
- Administrative costs above the 10% cap
- Additional animation episodes beyond 50% of the number planned in the national budget
- Projects that breach laws, regulations, or government policies, including violence, sexism, pornography, or discrimination
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by SODEC professionals, and external experts may be consulted if needed.
- Projects are assessed against international commercial potential, international deployment capacity, and financial factors.
- SODEC’s available funds are also considered in the decision process.
- If approved, funding terms and the payment schedule are set when the agreement is signed.
- Payments remain subject to fund availability and credit approvals by the National Assembly.
Additional information
- Applications and supporting documents must be submitted in French.
- SODEC may request additional information or supporting documents during review.
- Beneficiaries must keep records and supporting documents for five years after receiving support.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus. 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 — Support for television production – Production value bonus?
Supports French-language fiction, documentary, and animation series that aim to increase production value and commercial reach outside Quebec through technical and artistic upgrades, literary adaptation, and music rights acquisition. Funding can reach up to $500,000 for original projects or $750,000 for Quebec literary adaptations and series featuring at least three existing Quebec musical works.
How much funding can be received?
SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $750,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on August 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus program?
To be eligible for the SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus program, you must:
Quebec-based for-profit audiovisual producer
At least one year in operation
French-language TV series project
What expenses are eligible under SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus?
French-language fiction TV series
French-language documentary TV series
French-language animation TV series
Production value upgrades aimed at non-Quebec markets
Quebec literary adaptations or projects using at least three existing Quebec musical works
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at services.financiers@sodec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus available?
The SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus program is available the province of Quebec.