It is true that there are different government grant programs offered by the canadian government that you never have to repay. Here youll find documentaries, animation for all ages, interactive works, fiction and experimental filmsplus learning resources for schools and institutions. Grants to canada teams of investigators at eligible institutions for highrisk research projects with the potential for high reward. The canadian independent film video fund cifvf is a private sector funding body that supports nontheatrical film, videos and new media projects created by canadian independent producers to enable lifelong learning. Who can apply canadian production companies in search of financing for the production andor postproduction stage of their feature film projects. 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. Funding, grants and incentives natural resources canada. Jan 04, 2017 an initiative of the harold greenberg fund in association with the movie network, the shortstofeature program was created to provide emerging canadian filmmakers with film funding for the production of a short narrative, to be used as a calling card for a feature film currently in development. Summary information about select municipalities is also provided in the report, and a data supplement with information for all municipalities with at least 40 artists. But how likely is it that the canadian government has grants that you never have to repay. The theme for 2020 is film, philosophy and religion. Violence prevention organizations can apply for three types of. List of documentary grants 2020 for your upcoming film production.
Canadian government grants that you never have to repay. Hot docs canadian international documentary festival wikipedia. Whether an artist is looking to record a demo or a fulllength sound recording, market an existing album, or go on tour at home or internationally, there is funding available. Scholarships, grants and bursaries for canadian students.
The cifvf is unique in focusing on the nontheatrical market. Below is a list of canadian funding and grant organizations that help fund and support new and emerging as well as seasoned filmmakers get their films funded and made. Starting on july 1, well accept featurelength and short film submissions. The canada post community foundation will offer up to. Funding is intended to support largescale, canadian led interdisciplinary research proje. Submit your film for consideration in the 2020 kingston canadian film festival. Film funds hot docs canadian international documentary. Government loans, loan guarantees, venture capital and other types of debt and equity.
This program supports canadian production companies looking to finance the development stage of their feature film projects. They also have other funds, but these are the three most common. The donner canadian foundation does not regularly respond to letters of inquiry or unsolicited requests for funding. The nyc womens fund for media, music and theatre provides grants to encourage and support the creation of digital, film, music, television, and live theatre content that reflects the voices and perspectives of all who identify as women. Government grants for small businesses in canada just imagine you are able to get a canadian government grants check for your small business that you never have to repay. Artists in canadian municipalities in 2016 hill strategies. Great resource to find documentary grants 2020 for you to easily apply directly. A massive list of winter 2017 grants all filmmakers should know. You may submit your application online at any time during telefilms fiscal year. What follows is an incomplete list of funding sources for canadian independent filmmakers, specifically those that include documentary and nonfiction works. We wanted to give everyone an update on the film since its been a long time since we released any material. Cbc films encompasses the national public broadcasters continued investment in canadian cinema and spans film initiatives including funding, prebuys and acquisitions for cbc broadcast and. The recipients of grants from each of canadian heritages funding programs, including the names of the recipients, location city of the recipients, year the grants were received, and funding streamprogram.
Trust is a charitable fund developed by internet entrepreneurs and philanthropists devoted to using technology to improve the world. The cinema of canada or canadian cinema refers to the filmmaking industry in canada. The canadian institutes for health research provides federal funding for canadian health research. Funding streams convergent stream experimental stream the convergent stream supports canadian projects that include content produced for distribution on at least two platforms, one of which is television. In 201718, over 2,300 canadian artists and almost 1,900 arts organizations received canada council grants. Toronto, ontario, montreal, quebec, and vancouver, british columbia. Cbc films encompasses the national public broadcasters continued investment in canadian cinema and spans film initiatives including funding, pre. Mar 25, 2020 artists in canadian municipalities in 2016. This program supports the production of new animated work by artists through a combination of funding and inkind resources.
These 5year grants were last awarded in 2016 and will run to 2021. Celebrate canada provides funding for activities organized on national indigenous peoples day, saintjeanbaptiste day, canadian multiculturalism day and canada day. Overview of the program eligible applicants may submit their project or portfolio of projects at any time during the. Established in 1997 to encourage quebec, canadian and foreign film producers to shoot their exterior scenes in the laurentians s mrc dargenteuil regional county municipality, the bctal soon evolved into an incontrovertible point of reference for the domestic and international film industry. The commission will also develop strategies to incent. The submission deadline is february 27, 2020 at 11. Film funds hot docs hot docs canadian international. The national film boards mandate is to reflect canadian values and perspectives through the production and distribution of innovative canadian audiovisual works accessible in relevant media of today. A massive list of spring 2016 grants all filmmakers should. T makes donations to nonprofit organizations that are empowering other nonprofits and the underserved through innovative uses of technology. Industries and communities tend to be regional and niche in nature. In public notice crtc 200, the commission amended the eligibility criteria so that treaty coproductions will no longer require 65% canadian financing in order to qualify for access to contributions by bdus to certified independent production funds.
Scholarships, grants and bursaries are types of financial assistance that you dont have to pay back. Mar 02, 2016 the no film school list of spring grants is back for 2016, with new deadlines, program changes, and more opportunities than ever. Public funds to help springboard your business venture. Telefilm has a feature film fund, a television fund as well as a new media fund. Just imagine you are able to get a canadian government grants check for your small business that you never have to repay. Funding is intended to support largescale, canadianled interdisciplinary research proje. Applicants must submit a notice of intent and a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. The shore scripts short film fund offers an opportunity for emerging screenwriters and filmmakers to have their short film financed and produced. Whether you picture yourself as the person shouting lights, camera, action. However, it does maintain files about charitable organizations and their work. Overview of the program applicants may submit their project or portfolio of. The no film school list of spring grants is back for 2016, with new deadlines, program changes, and more opportunities than ever. Investment reports outline the financial support that telefilm provides to various programs and initiatives from funding for feature films to marketing programs, festivals, professional development, and much more. The canadian film or video production tax credit supports canadian programming and the development of an active domestic production sector.
Funding, grants and incentives the federal government of canada manages several funding, grants and incentive programs to encourage research, development and demonstration in canada. Contrary to popular opinion, film can be a versatile and lucrative college major. Werewolf is a 2016 canadian drama film directed by ashley mckenzie and starring andrew gillis and bhreagh macneil. The women in film finishing fund gives grants to filmmakers working in both short and long formats, in all genres narrative, documentary, animated and experimental.
Ontario has long stood as a substantial player in canadas film and television production industry, as well as in the global market. Film, philosophy and religion the canadian centre for scholarship and the christian faith cordially invites you to our ninth annual conference. Explore and create funds canadian artists, artistic groups and organizations committed to the creation and dissemination of innovative, vibrant and diverse art. A personalized list of government financing programs for your business. The foundation uses this information along with proactive research and input from advisors in its search for highpotential projects. S filmmaker 35 or under at the time of application for the production of a short film that will be shown as a private screening with the filmmaker in attendance at the annual foundation event in. An initiative of the harold greenberg fund in association with the movie network, the shortstofeature program was created to provide emerging canadian filmmakers with film funding for the production of a short narrative, to be used as a calling card for a feature film currently in development. The city of new york mayors office of media and entertainment mome initiative will provide finishing. Overview of the program applicants may submit their project or portfolio of projects at any. Aug 29, 2016 austin film society announces 2016 grants program gives muchneeded funds to texas filmmakers by josh kupecki, 11. Canadian womens foundation grants programs that qualify. Our team spent all of 2019 working with a canadian production company to get the project funded through canadian film grants and sponsorships. Sadly this did not pan out and as of january 2020 we are looking for funding on our own again.
List of certified independent production funds crtc. A massive list of summer 2016 grants all filmmakers should. These 12month grants support programs working with women, girls, two spirit, trans, and nonbinary peoples across all of the foundations pillar areas, including economic development, violence prevention, empowering girls and leadership. Canada is home to several film studios centres, primarily located in its three largest metropolitan centres. Hot docs canadian international documentary festival. Winner of the best canadian feature at the 2016 fantasia film festival. Grant opportunities may be searched through research net. National film board of canada office national du film du. Over 10 years, production grants will be distributed to canadian documentary filmmakers. Beyond actors and directors, countless other people are involved in film and the. The fund welcomes submissions from screenwriters and filmmakers from around the world. This program supports canadian production companies looking to finance the production andor postproduction stage of their feature film projects. The application process for these grants are now open. Scholarships are typically based on merit, while grants and bursaries usually take financial need into consideration as well.
You can read the full eligibility criteria below and email us if you have questions. Jan 25, 2018 what follows is an incomplete list of funding sources for canadian independent filmmakers, specifically those that include documentary and nonfiction works. The application process is expected to open in 2021 or 2022. We accept short scripts, animations, and proof of concept shorts for tv pilots and features. Giving back to our communities our company canada post. Established in 1997 to encourage quebec, canadian and foreign film producers to shoot their exterior scenes in the laurentians s mrc dargenteuil regional county municipality, the bctal soon evolved into an incontrovertible point of reference for.
If your film production business is a canadian owned and controlled corporation, you may be eligible for financial assistance. September 10, 2001 strengthening the fabric of canada. Grants, loans, private and public sector financing and leveraging personal assets. New media, new broadcast challenges and a new approach from the national film board of canada pdf. Spring is a great time to dust the cobwebs off unfinished scripts, log that documentary footage, and. Who can apply canadian production companies in search of financing for the development stage of their feature film projects. Austin film society announces 2016 grants program gives muchneeded funds to texas filmmakers by josh kupecki, 11.
A massive list of summer 2016 grants all filmmakers should know about. If you know of others, please leave a link and description in the comments. Spring is a great time to dust the cobwebs off unfinished scripts, log that documentary footage, and get some of those green dollar bills for your next film. Some scholarships, grants and bursaries are also based on academic achievement, athletic skill, extracurricular involvement, or special abilities. Factors programs provide financial support to canadian recording artists, labels, songwriters, publishers, event producers and distributors. Based on custom data from statistics canadas 2016 longform census, this report provides an analysis of artists in canadian municipalities, with a primary focus on groups of municipalities by population. If your film production business is a canadianowned and controlled corporation, you may be eligible for financial assistance. The evolving role of the federal government in its support of the canadian film industry pdf submission to the standing committee on canadian heritage. Supporting artistic practice encourages a dynamic support system for the arts in canada by funding canadian arts professionals, groups, and arts organizations who champion the canadian arts sector, boost the capacity for artists to realize work and advance the conditions of creation. Every year, afs awards grants to emerging film and video artists in the state of texas through our afs grant. Seeking one canadian artist and one international artist to both engage in selfdirected work, towards the copletion of a new independent animated film or video in tais toronto animated image. They help provide funding for filmmakers who are working on short films. Canada council grants are now organized into six programs.
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