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SODEXPORT — Component 2.4: Promotion of Quebec cinema abroad
Support for Quebec cinema abroad
Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
SODEXPORT Component 2.4 supports Quebec production companies, distributors, or sales agents for Quebec cinema abroad, with funding up to 25,000 $ per territory, 50% of eligible costs, and 75,000 $ per film across all targeted territories. Eligible activities include acquisition, promotion, and distribution through theatrical release, video on demand, and digital platforms.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Acquisition, promotion, or distribution of Quebec feature films of fiction, documentary, or animation outside Quebec.
- Release of these films on theatrical screens, video on demand, and digital platforms.
Documents Needed
- Film release strategy, including the action plan for promotion, press and advertising, target markets and territories, planned duration of exploitation, and attendance forecasts.
- Detailed project budget and financing structure.
- List of screening rooms, with a minimum of 10 screens, for theatrical release projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec distribution companies or sales agents.
- Quebec production companies.
Eligible expenses
- International transport of the director and one lead actor in economy.
- Accommodation and local transport of the director and one lead actor.
- Promotion, press and advertising directly linked to the project release in the targeted territory.
- Dubbing and subtitling in languages other than French and English, up to 3,000 $.
Eligible geographic areas
- Territories outside Quebec.
Selection criteria
- The film’s release strategy.
- The targeted territories and their alignment with SODEC’s preferred territories.
- The size and potential of the targeted markets, including the type and number of platforms, screens, and cities.
- Forecasts of admissions, views, paid downloads, or paid acquisitions.
- The film’s ability to reach its audience.
How to apply
- Create your user profile if you are a new user, or enter your access codes.
- On your first connection to SOD@ccès, complete the company master file.
- Choose program number 40-50-02-04 for this stream.
- Prepare the documents to upload in SOD@ccès before submitting, then complete the application form, answer the specific questions, and upload the required documents through the secure SOD@ccès portal.
- Submit the application at least 14 days before the start of activities.
Processing and Agreement
- Only complete and compliant applications are analyzed.
- SODEC reviews each application and takes its financial availability into account when deciding on support.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEXPORT — Component 2.4: Promotion of Quebec cinema abroad Program
What is the SODEXPORT — Component 2.4: Promotion of Quebec cinema abroad?
SODEXPORT Component 2.4 supports Quebec production companies, distributors, or sales agents for Quebec cinema abroad, with funding up to 25,000 $ per territory, 50% of eligible costs, and 75,000 $ per film across all targeted territories. Eligible activities include acquisition, promotion, and distribution through theatrical release, video on demand, and digital platforms.
How much funding can be received?
SODEXPORT — Component 2.4: Promotion of Quebec cinema abroad Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 2.4: Promotion of Quebec cinema abroad program?
To be eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 2.4: Promotion of Quebec cinema abroad program, you must:
The applicant must be Quebec-based and meet the program’s Quebec ownership requirements.
The project must support Quebec feature films outside Quebec.
The applicant must work with a foreign distribution partner and, in coproduction, hold majority rights.
What expenses are eligible under SODEXPORT — Component 2.4: Promotion of Quebec cinema abroad?
Acquisition, promotion, or distribution of Quebec feature films of fiction, documentary, or animation outside Quebec.
Release of these films on theatrical screens, video on demand, and digital platforms.
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEXPORT — Component 2.4: Promotion of Quebec cinema abroad?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at sodacces@sodec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 514 841-2200.
Where is the SODEXPORT — Component 2.4: Promotion of Quebec cinema abroad available?
The SODEXPORT — Component 2.4: Promotion of Quebec cinema abroad program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the SODEXPORT — Component 2.4: Promotion of Quebec cinema abroad a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SODEXPORT — Component 2.4: Promotion of Quebec cinema abroad is a Grant and Funding