Yukon Film — Training Fund
YT, Canada
Financial support for Yukon film production training
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Yukon Media Development
- Government of Yukon
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Yukon not-for-profit organizations may apply to receive up to $25,000 in funding to cover up to 75% of eligible costs to offer training programs to Yukoners. The programs must increase opportunities for Yukoners to work in the film, television and digital
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There are eligible projects for Yukon residents under this grant. They include post-secondary coursework, training offered by qualified providers, mentorship in key positions, training with production companies, and workplace internships.
- Post-secondary coursework
- Training offered by a qualified training provider
- Mentorship in key positions
- Training with production companies
- Workplace internships
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$9,000
Whitehorse
Develop a mentorship program on film editing techniques with a local production company in Whitehorse.
$10,000
Dawson City
Organize a workshop on digital animation techniques with top industry professionals in Dawson City.
$7,875
Watson Lake
Provide advanced screenwriting courses to Yukoners through collaboration with Yukon University in Watson Lake.
$7,500
Tagish
Implement workplace internships in Yukon production companies to develop practical skills among young professionals.
$7,875
Haines Junction
Create a short-term film production bootcamp for Yukoners in Haines Junction with experienced filmmakers.
$8,625
Carcross
Launch a training program in documentary filmmaking with Indigenous perspectives in Carcross.
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The eligibility criteria for this grant are:
- Yukon residents and registered Yukon non-profit organizations are eligible to apply
- Individuals can receive funding for 75% of approved cash expenses, up to $10,000
- Organizations can receive 75% of approved cash expenses, up to $25,000
- At least 1 year of Yukon residency is required for individual applicants
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There are specific types of companies eligible for this grant. Yukon non-profit organizations registered with the Government of Yukon Corporate Affairs and with a mandate to grow the Yukon’s media production industry can apply.
- Registered Yukon non-profit organizations
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Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant. Eligible applicants must be Yukon residents or registered Yukon non-profit organizations. Companies that do not fall under these categories are not eligible.
- Companies not registered in Yukon
- For-profit organizations
- Companies based outside of Yukon
- Companies lacking a focus on media production
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Eligible expenses for this grant include tuition, required texts, consumable materials for post-secondary coursework, short-term education like workshops or training, mentorship in key positions, and travel and accommodation costs for short-term education.
- Tuition, required texts, and consumable materials
- Short-term education such as workshops or training
- Mentorship in key positions
- Travel and accommodation costs for short-term education
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Evaluation and selection criteria for this grant include assessing the alignment of the proposed training program with the development, production, post-production, or marketing of film, television, or digital content, as well as the potential impact of the training on the applicant's career or the Yukon media production industry.
- Alignment of the proposed training program with the film, television, or digital content industry
- Potential impact of the training on the applicant's career
- Potential impact of the training on the Yukon media production industry
- Feasibility and clarity of the budget and funding sources
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Download and complete the application form.
- Step 2: Submit the application and all required documentation.
- Step 3: In person submission at 303 Alexander Street, 2nd floor, Whitehorse, or via email to reel.yukon@yukon.ca (if files are under 10 MB) or by mail to Government of Yukon, Media Development (F-1), Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6.
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reel.yukon@yukon.ca
867-667-5400
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