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Temporary Assistance in the Audiovisual Sector (Film and Television)
Temporary support for Quebec audiovisual productions
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2023
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This temporary support program assists the audiovisual sector in Quebec, with a maximum of $2 million per project in one component and $1 million per project in another. It supports film and television production, post-production, and dubbing activities affected by COVID-19 measures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Optimize production processes
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preparation, production, and post-production of audiovisual works.
- Film dubbing activities.
- Recovery of filming or post-production activities disrupted by COVID-19 measures.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Production or dubbing details form, where applicable
- Master file opening or update documents
- Financial structure and detailed production budget
- Supporting documents requested by SODEC
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally incorporated for-profit companies in Quebec
- Quebec-controlled audiovisual businesses
- Film and television production companies
- Companies providing dubbing services
Who is not eligible
- Individual businesses
- Productions with filming outside Quebec
- Projects that do not involve eligible audiovisual categories
Eligible expenses
- Eligible preparation, production, and post-production expenses.
- Eligible labour expenses for dubbing projects.
- Additional direct costs caused by COVID-19 sanitary restrictions.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Interruption causes unrelated to a declared COVID-19 contamination of cast or directors.
- Productions with filming locations outside Quebec.
- Non-eligible production categories under the program rules.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Compliance with the program’s admissibility conditions.
- Complete supporting documentation.
- For interruption claims, proof of financial loss and expert assessment.
- Availability of SODEC funds.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the required form and provide the project details.
- Gather the master file documents and other supporting materials requested by SODEC.
- Step 2: Submit through SOD@ccès
- File the application through the secure SOD@ccès portal.
- For some cases, submit at the same time as the tax credit request or, if already filed, through the portal afterward.
- Step 3: Provide follow-up documents
- Submit any additional documents requested by SODEC for review.
- For interruption claims, notify SODEC immediately and send the insurer refusal and loss proof documents.
- Step 4: Accept the funding agreement
- Review and accept the agreement if the application is approved.
- Comply with the terms and conditions attached to the assistance.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by SODEC staff, and external advice may be used if needed.
- For some components, pre-eligibility approval must be obtained before filming starts.
- For interruption claims, the applicant must notify SODEC when the incident occurs and submit insurer refusal and loss documentation.
- The final decision is based on supporting documents and, where applicable, the expert loss assessment.
- A funding agreement must be accepted before payment is made.
Additional information
- The program is now closed and no longer accepts new applications.
- A SODEC logo must be included in the project credits.
- A final cost report and a detailed expense breakdown are required for final payment.
- The company must keep records and supporting documents for five years after receiving assistance.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Temporary Assistance in the Audiovisual Sector (Film and Television) Program
What is the Temporary Assistance in the Audiovisual Sector (Film and Television)?
This temporary support program assists the audiovisual sector in Quebec, with a maximum of $2 million per project in one component and $1 million per project in another. It supports film and television production, post-production, and dubbing activities affected by COVID-19 measures.
How much funding can be received?
Temporary Assistance in the Audiovisual Sector (Film and Television) Funds up to 5% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Temporary Assistance in the Audiovisual Sector (Film and Television) program?
To be eligible for the Temporary Assistance in the Audiovisual Sector (Film and Television) program, you must:
Quebec for-profit company
Quebec-controlled business
Eligible audiovisual production
What expenses are eligible under Temporary Assistance in the Audiovisual Sector (Film and Television)?
Preparation, production, and post-production of audiovisual works.
Film dubbing activities.
Recovery of filming or post-production activities disrupted by COVID-19 measures.
Who can I contact for more information about the Temporary Assistance in the Audiovisual Sector (Film and Television)?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at mesures.fiscales@sodec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Temporary Assistance in the Audiovisual Sector (Film and Television) available?
The Temporary Assistance in the Audiovisual Sector (Film and Television) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Temporary Assistance in the Audiovisual Sector (Film and Television) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Temporary Assistance in the Audiovisual Sector (Film and Television) is a Grant and Funding