SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b

This grant supports various project phases with distinct financing modalities to facilitate the promotion and distribution of films in Quebec. The financing conditions are determined based on the project type and scope.

• Financial support can be divided into several categories, each with its own requirements based on project aims like the production stage, market introduction, and strategic initiatives.
• Funding levels and forms differ for distributors, commercial exhibitors, and broadcasting organizations, reflecting the project scale and financial needs.
• Subsidy amounts are contingent on detailed submissions of budgets and project plans, with required formats in Excel.
• Financial reporting requires submission of tax-exempt cost details.
• The grant includes provisions for audits and examination of financial statements, suiting extensive or minimal support levels per application.
• The program may require combined financial statements verified by accredited professionals for higher funding brackets.

• The applicant must be a company or organization legally constituted under Quebec law, operating on a for-profit or non-profit basis, engaged in the promotion and distribution of cinema.
• The company must have its head office and main establishment in Quebec, with its effective control being majority-owned by Canadian citizens or permanent residents whose fiscal residence is in Quebec.
• Applicants must be active within the Quebec film industry and demonstrate operational activities related to promotion or distribution.
• Required supporting documentation must be complete, accurate, and submitted via the SOD@ccès online portal.

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

• 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.