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SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b
Promotes and distributes Quebecois and underrepresented foreign films
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The SODEC's "Programme d’aide à la promotion et à la diffusion," effective from March 2024, aims to support Quebec-based organizations involved in promoting and disseminating cinema. The program offers financial assistance for activities such as national and digital promotion, audience development, and technical improvements in film projection, targeting distributors, commercial exhibitors, and programming organizations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Promotion and distribution of Quebec and select international films to wider audiences.
- Strategic initiatives to enhance the visibility and competitiveness of Quebec’s film industry in national markets.
- Support for commercial cinema venues undertaking renovation projects to improve film presentation.
- Development and implementation of audience engagement initiatives for Quebec cinema.
- Brand development and targeted marketing campaigns for Quebec feature films, including activities aimed at young audiences.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies legally constituted in Quebec operating in film promotion and distribution
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs) legally constituted in Quebec active in film promotion and distribution
- Commercial film distributors
- Cinema operators (commercial film exhibitors)
- Organizations engaged in the promotion and programming of films in Quebec
Who is not eligible
The information provided does not specify any explicit types of companies or industries that are not eligible for this grant. Therefore, based on the available data, we cannot determine who cannot apply for this grant.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and professional honoraria directly related to promotion and distribution activities.
- Costs for marketing campaigns, promotional material, and communication tools.
- Expenses associated with festival presentations or specific film screenings.
- Consulting or service fees required for promotional actions.
- Travel and accommodation costs strictly linked to project-related promotional events.
- Equipment and supplies needed for the implementation of eligible promotional or distribution initiatives.
- Venue rental costs and associated logistics for project activities.
- Costs for digital discoverability actions required by the program.
- Production of reports and documentation as required for project closure.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- All applications must be submitted exclusively through the secure SOD@ccès online portal; paper or email submissions are not accepted.
- Applicants are advised to always download the most recent templates from the SODEC website before filling out or submitting their documents.
- Incomplete or non-compliant applications at the submission deadline will be deemed ineligible and must be resubmitted in their entirety for future consideration.
- Applicants have five business days to provide any additional information or updates requested by SODEC, or the application may be refused.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b. 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 promotion and distribution – Component 1b?
The SODEC's "Programme d’aide à la promotion et à la diffusion," effective from March 2024, aims to support Quebec-based organizations involved in promoting and disseminating cinema. The program offers financial assistance for activities such as national and digital promotion, audience development, and technical improvements in film projection, targeting distributors, commercial exhibitors, and programming organizations.
How much funding can be received?
SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b program?
To be eligible for the SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b program, you must:
Legally constituted Quebec for-profit company operating in film promotion or distribution
Headquarters and main establishment in Quebec, with majority control by Canadian citizens or Quebec permanent residents
What expenses are eligible under SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b?
Promotion and distribution of Quebec and select international films to wider audiences.
Strategic initiatives to enhance the visibility and competitiveness of Quebec’s film industry in national markets.
Support for commercial cinema venues undertaking renovation projects to improve film presentation.
Development and implementation of audience engagement initiatives for Quebec cinema.
Brand development and targeted marketing campaigns for Quebec feature films, including activities aimed at young audiences.
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at promotion.diffusion@sodec.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b available?
The SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b is a Grant and Funding
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