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SODEXPORT — Component 2.3: Festivals and awards
Festival support for Quebec screen works
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Quebec production, distribution, or sales companies for the selected Quebec film, television, or interactive work.
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Overview
SODEXPORT — Component 2.3: Festivals and awards supports Quebec production, distribution, or sales companies for selected film, television, or interactive works in international festivals or prestigious distinctions outside Quebec, with assistance covering up to 50% of eligible expenses. Funding covers economy transport, accommodation, promotion, press and publicity, subtitling, and copy transport.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reach a new target audience
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation in international festivals and prestigious award events outside Quebec for selected Quebec film, television, or interactive works.
- Festival and award projects listed in Annex A, or non-listed events when relevance and international circuit role can be demonstrated.
Documents Needed
- Letter of invitation or confirmation of selection to the event.
- Detailed project budget, including a detailed financing structure.
- The applicant company's declaration.
- SODEC master file documents requested on the first SOD@ccès application, including the description of activities and achievements, constitutive documents, shareholder and director identification form, organizational chart, CVs of managers, financial statements for the last two completed fiscal years, and power of attorney if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec production, distribution, or sales companies for the selected Quebec film, television, or interactive work.
Eligible expenses
- Local and international economy transport for eligible participants, depending on the work type.
- Accommodation for the people eligible for transport, depending on the work type.
- Accreditation fees when not offered by the festival.
- Promotion, press and publicity costs, including traditional and digital activities.
- Subtitling, copy transfer or transport, third-language subtitling when required, and networking fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Outside Quebec
How to apply
- Create your user profile in SOD@ccès if you are a new user, or enter your access codes.
- On your first connection, complete the company master file.
- Choose program number 40-50-02-03, answer the specific questions in the form, and upload the required documents.
- Submit the application through the secure SOD@ccès portal.
Processing and Agreement
- The SODEC analyzes received applications and may use external opinions if needed.
- 70% of the aid is paid when the financial assistance agreement is signed.
- The remaining 30% is paid at the end of the activities, after the final report is submitted and accepted.
- The final report must be submitted within 3 months after the event and include an activity report and a financial report.
- The SODEC may request supporting documents to analyze the final report.
Additional information
- Manifestations are grouped into Category 1 major, Category 2 important, and Category 3 interest.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEXPORT — Component 2.3: Festivals and awards Program
What is the SODEXPORT — Component 2.3: Festivals and awards?
SODEXPORT — Component 2.3: Festivals and awards supports Quebec production, distribution, or sales companies for selected film, television, or interactive works in international festivals or prestigious distinctions outside Quebec, with assistance covering up to 50% of eligible expenses. Funding covers economy transport, accommodation, promotion, press and publicity, subtitling, and copy transport.
How much funding can be received?
SODEXPORT — Component 2.3: Festivals and awards Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 2.3: Festivals and awards program?
To be eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 2.3: Festivals and awards program, you must:
The applicant must be a Quebec production, distribution, or sales company.
The selected work must be a Quebec film, television, or interactive work selected in an international festival or for a prestigious international award.
If the event is not listed in Annex A, its relevance and its role in the international circuit must be demonstrated.
What expenses are eligible under SODEXPORT — Component 2.3: Festivals and awards?
Participation in international festivals and prestigious award events outside Quebec for selected Quebec film, television, or interactive works.
Festival and award projects listed in Annex A, or non-listed events when relevance and international circuit role can be demonstrated.
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEXPORT — Component 2.3: Festivals and awards?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at CinemaTele.International@sodec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 514 841-2200.
Where is the SODEXPORT — Component 2.3: Festivals and awards available?
The SODEXPORT — Component 2.3: Festivals and awards program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the SODEXPORT — Component 2.3: Festivals and awards a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SODEXPORT — Component 2.3: Festivals and awards is a Grant and Funding