Learn about the community foundation and apply for a grant. This program supports canadian production companies looking to finance the production andor postproduction stage of their feature film projects. Talent fund financing 77% of the program this year. Telefilm canada announces 18 microbudget production program. Telefilm will set aside funding for projects by canadian filmmakers. They work with creators from across canada in the production of pov documentaries, auteur animation and original interactive digital content. The telefilm talent to watch program will provide financing for the development, production, digital distribution and promotion of a featurelength film or a narrativebased web series made.
Jan 04, 2017 the national film board of canada an agency of the government of canada, the nfb has produced over,000 productions since it was established in 1939. Telefilm canada announces 18 microbudget production. The nfb canadas public producer of artistic, inventive and socially relevant audiovisual content. Fonds des medias du canada fmc is a publicprivate partnership founded on april 1, 2010 by the department of canadian heritage and the canadian cable industry. However, they also have a film and video component to their organization. The canada post community foundation gives out grants every year to support children and youth in our communities. The funds origins are rooted to the canadian radiotelevision and telecommunications commissions formation of the cable production fund in 1995. Due to the challenges of covid19, we are extending the deadline for applications for the canada post community foundation to thursday, may 28, 2020 at 12. Film and video tax credits cavco apply for a film or video production tax credit designed to encourage the creation of canadian film and television programming and to enhance canada as a location of choice for film and video productions. Grants to canada independent production companies and independent producers for original online scripted fiction and nonfiction digital video series. Canada council grants are now organized into six programs. So no haarplike weather control for your scenes, or pastrami insulated ceilings for. Explore and create funds canadian artists, artistic groups and organizations committed to the creation and dissemination of innovative, vibrant and diverse art. Absolutely no fax or email applications will be accepted.
Find only titles matching all options selected below. Who can apply canadian production companies in search of financing for the development stage of their feature film projects. From preproduction to filming and post, discover our detailed list of active grants for women filmmakers. Email website the program is designed to support the production of canadian feature films with the strongest box office potential. New production model for canadian filmmaking seeks. Grants to usa, canada, and international companies for. Bedtracks 5 grants for microbudget filmmaking in canada. Who can apply canadian production companies in search of financing for the production andor postproduction stage of their feature film projects. Well, telefilm canada recently announced the launch of their new microbudget production program. Ontario has long stood as a substantial player in canadas film and television production industry, as well as in the global market. List of film grants from the heart productions inc. Telefilm canada 360 rue st jacques, suite 500, montreal quebec h2y 1p5 canada website. Jan 25, 2018 were canadas public producer and distributor.
Screencraft film fund grant program accepting applications now. Who can apply canadian production companies in search of financing for the production andor post production stage of their feature film projects. Telefilm also announced that the talent fund, a private donation fund, is financing 77% of the program this year, thanks in particular to numerous donors and principal. Telefilms talent to watch program atlantic filmmakers. Telefilm canada microbudget production program link. Through the canada feature film fund, telefilm canada supports all stages of a feature film, from development, to production and post production, to marketing to audiences both at home and abroad.
What follows is an incomplete list of funding sources for canadian independent filmmakers, specifically those that include documentary and nonfiction works. Mar 09, 2015 from pre production to filming and post, discover our detailed list of active grants for women filmmakers. Department of canadian heritage ontario media development corporation. The talent to watch program is a production opportunity for firsttime feature filmmakers, with an emphasis on digital and online distribution models. Film grants give independent filmmakers the most freedom. Grants to canada independent production companies and. Giving back to our communities our company canada post. There is a lot of opportunity in canada to get film funding and grants for your feature films, documentaries and short films. Canada post community foundation giving focus canada post. All existing funding commitments will be honoured by culture, multiculturalism and status of women. Includes scholarships, awards, prizes and bursaries in the field of film studies. Telefilm canadas strategic plan is described as being dedicated to the cultural, commercial and industrial success of canadas audiovisual industry, telefilm canada, through its various funding and promotion programs, supports dynamic companies and creative talent here at home and around the world. We have personal services for individuals and business services for business of all sizes. Telefilm canada has been responsible for the administration of the canada media funds programs for the past 10 years.
A coventure is an international co production which is not included under any of the treaties administered by telefilm canada. They accept fiction and nonfiction, but no animation. The canada media fund cmf fosters, develops, finances, and promotes the production of canadian content and applications for all audiovisual media platforms. Montreal, june 16, 2016telefilm canada today announced the 18 finalists, representing all regions of the country, for the microbudget production program for 20162017. We gather, analyze, and disseminate valuable business intelligence for canada s audiovisual industry that would otherwise not be produced or available. In 201718, over 2,300 canadian artists and almost 1,900 arts organizations received canada council grants.
Funding is available through a variety of programs, including the following. Film studies scholarships awarded in canada for higher education students. The creation of the canada media fund was announced by minister of heritage, james moore in a speech given on march 9, 2009. Mail letters, ship parcels, market your business or sell from your online store with canada post. Filmmakers without borders fwb supports independent filmmakers around the world via grants and other funding initiatives. They also place a high priority on innovation and artistic expression. Lift production postproduction support grants 2017. Nov 01, 2012 well, telefilm canada recently announced the launch of their new microbudget production program. The microbudget production program, launched on june 27, 2012, targets emerging talent in canadas audiovisual industry and will support them in the production and release of a first featurelength film, with an emphasis on digital platforms and their potential for wide distribution and audience involvement. Scholarships canada humanities media studies and production. In return for its postproduction support, the hubert bals fund requests that the world premiere of the film takes place at international film festival rotterdam and the fund requests the films. Application guidelines canadian film or video production. Bondit media capital is a world renowned film, television and media financier founded in 2014.
The funds are intended for production or post production purposes. This program was launched on june 14th, 2005 and the oneyear pilot program will support the development, production and post productioncompletion of documentary features. Oct 22, 2019 the microbudget production program, launched on june 27, 2012, targets emerging talent in canadas audiovisual industry and will support them in the production and release of a first featurelength film, with an emphasis on digital platforms and their potential for wide distribution and audience involvement. Telefilm canada funds the production of four french. The ultimate guide to film funding updated 2019 indiefilmto. Developed mapped, is a production assistance fund, designed to help film and.
Click on the name to discover the terms of the grant and apply, sort through criteria or search a specific query. We support all stages of a feature film, from development, to production and post production, to marketing to audiences both at home and abroad. Telefilm canada if your film production business is a canadianowned and controlled corporation, you may be eligible for financial assistance. A new alberta made production grant is being created for local production companies producing alberta content. Grants are available in the following amounts tier 1 tier 4. Canada film grants and funding sources lights film school. Film grants are usually unrestricted funds, services, or equipment that can be used for the development, production, or distribution of a project. This unique publicprivate collaboration provides financing for featurelength documentary projects during their production and postproduction stages. Overview of the program applicants may submit their project or portfolio of projects at any. A coproduction is an audiovisual work produced jointly by a canadian producer and a producer from a foreign country with which canada has a coproduction treaty administered by telefilm canada. They provide research creation grants, scriptwriting grants and production grants for filmmakers. Supported projects include narrative films, documentary films, and new media projects that align with themes of social justice, empowerment, and cultural exchange.
All 2020 applications received to date will be kept and processed. If your film production business is a canadianowned and controlled corporation, you may be eligible for financial assistance. The northern ontario heritage fund corporation nohfc gives grants to. The theatrical documentary program is a partnership between telefilm canada and the rogers group of funds. Through the canada feature film fund, telefilm canada supports all stages of a feature film, from development, to production and postproduction, to marketing to audiences both at home and abroad. This program supports canadian production companies looking to finance the development stage of their feature film projects. A postproduction grant can be used for various activities in the postproduction process of a film e. Often the awarding entity will want status updates or recognition in the films credits. Telefilm, the managing organization, will encourage diversity in feature film production by supporting a range of genres, budgets, companies and regions. Every year, afs awards grants to emerging film and video artists in the state of texas through our afs grant. Overview of the program eligible applicants may submit their project or portfolio of projects at any time during the.
Cable development fund link you may apply only twice to the same project. Grants to usa, canada, and international film production companies to complete post production activities in jerusalem of television and movie films intended for will continue to serve the nonprofit and small business community during the covid19 global crisis. The nfb canada s public producer of artistic, inventive and socially relevant audiovisual content. Grants to schools, schoolparent organizations, daycares, sports teams, playground and all recreation facilities pools, ice rinks, skateboard parks, etc. Saskatchewan film and video development corporation saskfilm shaw rocket fund formerly shaw television broadcast fund. Telefilm canadas microbudget production program atlantic. Like telefilm, the canada council for the arts also strongly supports emerging artists.
Ottawa the alliance des producteurs francophones du canada apfc and netflix, lead partner, are very pleased to partner with telefilm canada and the canada media fund in launching the firstever professional development program in film and television for francophone producers and creators in minority communities across canada this intensive internship program will allow canadian. Telefilm canada finances the production of 15 english. List of certified independent production funds crtc. That said, we would like to be able to point you in the right direction. Federal funding opportunities economic development office. This grant is distributed by canadian film centre and is an excellent place. The canadian film or video production tax credit cptc is a refundable corporate tax credit designed to encourage the creation of canadian film and television programming and the development of an active domestic independent production sector in canada.
They engage with a variety creators, filmmakers and other media artists, in the production of pov documentaries, auteur animation and original interactive digital. Edward burtynsky, jennifer baichwal our production funds provide canadian and international documentary projects with muchneeded development, production and completion grants, as well as valuable professional development opportunities. They engage with a variety creators, filmmakers and other media artists, in the production of pov documentaries, auteur animation and original interactive digital content for all platforms including mobile and the web. This program supports canadian production companies looking to finance the production andor post production stage of their feature film projects. The screenbased production grant is closed and no additional funding will be allocated. The fortnightly screen australia newsletter includes industry news, funding approvals, festival and market news and screen opportunities. Through the canada feature film fund, telefilm canada supports all stages of a feature film, from development, to production and postproduction, to marketing. The program targets emerging filmmaking talent and will support them in the production and release of their first featurelength film, with an emphasis on digital platforms and their potential for wide distribution and audience involvement. Telefilm offers an interesting option for emerging filmmakers working on their first. Print out activities to learn about the postal service as well as colouring. Rdv canada is your rendezvous with canadian content and talent in the worlds spotlight, and your chance to discover production partners present at festivals and markets around the world.
Film tax credits film funding canadian productions. Jul 08, 2019 film grants are usually unrestricted funds, services, or equipment that can be used for the development, production, or distribution of a project. Supports the production of canadian television dramatic series, including dramatic series. The development program supports canadian production companies looking to finance the development stage of their feature film project s. The certificate also provides estimates of the production costs and labour expenditures associated with a production, as well as the tax credit applicable to the production.
A coventure is an international coproduction which is not included under any of the treaties administered by telefilm canada. The canada media fund cmf fosters, develops, finances and promotes the production of canadian content and applications for all audiovisual media. Registered charities, school programs and local community initiatives are welcome to apply. Montreal, april 27, 2009 telefilm canada is delighted to announce that 15 new englishlanguage projects across the country will move forward through the selective component of the national and regional feature film production programs of the canada feature film fund, as well as the low budget independent feature film assistance program. A co production is an audiovisual work produced jointly by a canadian producer and a producer from a foreign country with which canada has a co production treaty administered by telefilm canada. The grant can go towards costs that include those that are standard in the industry during production and post production. It is used to fund the creation of original canadian content and support the canadian media industry. The canada media fund cmf fosters, develops, finances and promotes the production of canadian content and applications for all audiovisual media platforms.
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