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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports independent documentary filmmakers working on feature-length projects. It offers access to equipment and production resources, with support of up to 90% of the non-member rate.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feature-length documentary creation.
- Projects using filming, post-production, and creation equipment.
Documents Needed
- CV
- Short biography
- Project presentation document
- Treatment, intent letter, and synopsis
- Equipment needs list, shooting dates, and support video
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent filmmakers
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Students, except those at the doctoral level
- Applicants who are not Main Film members for at least one year
- Projects already supported by this program
Eligible expenses
- Equipment rental for filming and post-production.
- Access to creation and production equipment.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Budget documents are not reviewed by the jury.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an internal selection committee.
- Results are communicated in writing within 6 weeks after submission.
- No results are provided by phone.
- All decisions are final.
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted at any time.
- The same project may be resubmitted if it was not selected.
- A project already supported by this program cannot be submitted again.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support - documentaire | film principal Program
What is the Support - documentaire | film principal?
This program supports independent documentary filmmakers working on feature-length projects. It offers access to equipment and production resources, with support of up to 90% of the non-member rate.
How much funding can be received?
Support - documentaire | film principal Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Support - documentaire | film principal program?
To be eligible for the Support - documentaire | film principal program, you must:
Independent filmmaker
Main Film member for 1+ year
Quebec-based Canadian or permanent resident
What expenses are eligible under Support - documentaire | film principal?
Feature-length documentary creation.
Projects using filming, post-production, and creation equipment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Support - documentaire | film principal?
You can contact Main Film by email at soutien@mainfilm.qc.ca.
Where is the Support - documentaire | film principal available?
The Support - documentaire | film principal program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Support - documentaire | film principal a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support - documentaire | film principal is a Grant and Funding