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Browse Open ProgramsHelps filmmakers create and promote their first feature-length film. Provides up to $250,000 for production, digital distribution, and marketing.
Financing support for the production stage of emerging filmmakers' first feature film projects, particularly micro-budget features for Indigenous applicants.
Business Size: small
Industries: film production, media and entertainment
Region: Canada
Demographics: Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Women, Gender-diverse individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, Persons with disabilities, Official Language Minority Community members
Other Criteria: Emerging talent (for key creative team members), Financing the production stage of their first feature film project(s), Project type: Feature-length film, Project stage: Production, Lead Applicant must be an incorporated production company, Applicants can be companies or individuals, Three streams: Industry Partner (recommended by Designated Industry Partner), Festival Selection (directed short film selected at recognized festival), Filmmaker Apply-Direct (key creative team meets specific demographic criteria)
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Due May 13
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This program is available to small businesses in film production, media and entertainment industries located in Canada.
This program offers funding up to $250,000.
The application deadline is April 30, 2025.
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