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Browse Open ProgramsHelps filmmakers get money to cover costs while developing their feature films. Offers up to $35,000 as a repayable advance.
Finances Canadian feature films at the development stage, supporting Indigenous applicants to cover associated costs and build capacity for Indigenous filmmakers.
Business Size: small, medium
Industries: film, audiovisual production
Region: Canada
Demographics: indigenous
Other Criteria: Canadian feature film production companies, Head office in Canada, Carry out activities in Canada, Content made, owned, and controlled by Indigenous storytellers, Project is a feature-length film (75 minutes or longer), Project stage: First, Second, Third or Subsequent Draft Script, or Packaging
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Canada Council for the Arts
Due May 20
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Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Feb 16
Funding for film producers
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Grants for screen-based creative content in Nunavut
Musicaction
Financial support for musicians (French-language market)
calgaryartsdevelopment.com
Due May 13
This Calgary Arts Development program provides one-time project funding to professional Calgary-based individual artists...
affta.ab.ca
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This program is available to small, medium businesses in film, audiovisual production industries located in Canada.
This program offers funding up to $250,000.
The application deadline is September 25, 2025.
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