How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 175000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream?

Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream is funded by Telefilm Canada, Government of Canada

What are Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream's eligibility criterias?

Applicants must be Canadian audiovisual production companies. The company must have its head office in Canada. The company must carry out its activities in Canada.

Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream

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PE, Canada

Funding for Indigenous-owned documentary projects

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Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

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Telefilm Canada
Government of Canada

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If you’re producing a feature-length documentary that demonstrates potential success at the box office, and your copyright is at least 51% Indigenous-owned, you could get 49% of your production costs covered, up to $175,000. Projects in post-production ca

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This program provides financial support for feature-length documentaries in the production or post-production phase, specifically under its Indigenous stream.

Financing is targeted at production and post-production stages.
This stream is part of the larger Theatrical Documentary Program, which suggests potential co-funding with this primary program.
Specific funding caps or rates are not detailed, implying a need to consult the program's guidelines for exact figures and conditions.
Disbursements might be tied to project milestones or completion stages, as is common in filmmaking grants.
Detailed budget and production financing requirements must be adhered to, as guided by the program documents.

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The Theatrical Documentary Program -- Indigenous Stream supports the creation and completion of feature-length documentaries that offer valuable insights and narratives from Indigenous perspectives. Eligible projects must be in the production or post-production stages and focus on Indigenous themes or stories.

Production of feature-length documentaries with an Indigenous focus in the film's narrative or theme.
Post-production activities to finalize documentaries highlighting Indigenous media stories or cultural narratives.

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$ 68,600

Creating a documentary on the historical role of Métis women in fostering community

$ 61,250

Producing a documentary on the integration of Indigenous art in urban spaces of Toronto

$ 73,500

Producing a documentary on the cultural heritage of the Haida people

$ 66,150

Development of a documentary exploring the impacts of climate change on Inuit communities

$ 61,250

Documentary project examining the revitalization of Indigenous languages

$ 58,800

Creating a documentary on Indigenous agricultural practices

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Eligibility for the Theatrical Documentary Program is determined by specific criteria related to the company's nationality and location of operations.

The applicant must be a Canadian audiovisual production company.
The company must have its head office in Canada.
The company must carry out its activities in Canada.

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Canadian audiovisual production companies that have their head office in Canada and carry out their activities in Canada.

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This program finances the production and post-production stages of feature-length documentary projects in Canada. It aims to support Canadian audiovisual production companies in bringing compelling documentary stories to the theatrical screen.

Production of feature-length documentaries.
Post-production activities for feature-length documentaries.

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This program is open to Canadian audiovisual production companies with head offices located in Canada. All activities must be conducted within Canada to be eligible.

Companies headquartered anywhere in Canada.

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Evaluation and selection criteria for this grant are as follows: - Quality and clarity of the proposal - Viability of the project - Creativity and innovation - Market potential and audience appeal - Experience and capacity of the production team - Budget and financing plan - Contribution to the diversity of Canadian stories and perspectives

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