Spring grants 2019 filmed over six years, after a revolution is the challenging story of a brother and sister st giovanni buccomino italy, united kingdom, libya, united states of america, canada, qatar feature documentary. The development program supports canadian production companies looking to finance the development stage of their feature film project s. Grants are available for canadian citizens or permanent residents who have. Telefilm will encourage diversity in feature film production by supporting a range of genres, budgets, companies and regions. Most funds are only open to emerging or experienced practitioners, that is, those with at least one recognised credit. The canadian feature film fund cfff, created as the key program of the from script to screen policy, assists filmmakers through screenwriting, development, production and marketing programs. Independent production fund film grant canadian web series, tv. Who can apply canadian production companies in search of financing for the development stage of their feature film projects.
Every year, afs awards grants to emerging film and video artists in the state of texas through our afs grant. All levels of filmmakers, all levels of budget, and all genres are welcome to apply. Feature film production grant creative saskatchewan. The new canadian feature film policy addresses each of these goals by refocusing the public investment in canada s feature film industry using a comprehensive script to screen approach to funding. 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. Browse the different categories to see if theres something that fits your needs. Funding opportunities documentary media research guides at. Once a year, austin film society afs awards grants to emerging film and video artists in the state of texas through our afs grant.
Screencraft film fund grant program accepting applications now. Grants to canada emerging filmmakers to produce short. List of certified independent production funds crtc. This program supports canadian production companies looking to finance the development stage of their feature film projects. Screen tasmania provides a number of grants and equity investments in the development, production and marketing of tasmanian screen projects, including drama, documentaries, feature films, tv series and digital media. The commission will also develop strategies to incent. Bedtracks 5 grants for microbudget filmmaking in canada. Cinereach film grant feature, fiction, non fiction. Canada council for the arts offers a wide variety of grants for artists, including filmmakers. There is no 1 right way to apply for funding in canada. The ultimate guide to film funding updated 2019 indiefilmto. Grants to canada emerging filmmakers to produce short feature.
Every year film independent selects up to ten fiction and five nonfiction feature projects to participate in an intensive film finance market that takes place over. Many public and private funds are available in canada to film producers. Canadian filmmakers to use as a calling card for a feature film. The prize is selected by a jury of film and science professionals and presented to an outstanding feature film focusing on. The canada media fund cmf fosters, develops, finances and promotes the production of canadian content and applications for all audiovisual media platforms. Oh the great canada council, dont you just hear the skyrim theme when you read their name. Overview of the program applicants may submit their project or portfolio of projects at any. Who can apply canadian production companies in search of financing for the production andor postproduction stage of their feature film projects. Canadian environment assessment agencys participant funding program. Canada council grants are now organized into six programs. While ontario and british columbia are the two biggest entertainment centers. They work with creators from across canada in the production of.
Film grants 2020 independent, student, documentary. The feature film program at the sundance institute 5900. Learn how this federal cultural agency provides funding for original, diverse, and highquality audiovisual productions that reflect canada s linguistic duality and cultural diversity through canada feature film fund programs. Spring grants 2016 postproduction stage this is congo is an unblinking, unfiltered look into one of the worlds longeststanding ongo daniel mccabe united states of america, congo, democratic republic of the, canada, united kingdom, qatar feature documentary. In 201718, over 2,300 canadian artists and almost 1,900 arts organizations received canada council grants. The only grant for which there is a public application is the alfred p. If your film production business is a canadianowned and controlled corporation, you may be eligible for financial assistance. Exact breakdown of all film funding and grants for indie filmmakers, with up to date contact. It establishes the canada feature film fund to provide assistance for screenwriting, production, marketing and other promotional activities. Funding is intended to support the development of bold features from both new and experienced produ. Feature film program grants are reserved for artists already supported by one of our programs such as a lab or intensive. They accept fiction and nonfiction, but no animation. The film independent camera grant is a program for film independent fellows and alumni. Through the canada feature film fund, telefilm canada supports all stages of a feature film, from development, to production and postproduction, to marketing.
Explore and create funds canadian artists, artistic groups and organizations committed to the creation and dissemination of innovative, vibrant and diverse art. Sign up to receive their newsletter on website to be informed of upcoming deadlines. In 2017, the crown corporation made a commitment to increase the feature film production and marketing financing made available for creators from indigenous communities in canada. An agency of the government of canada, the nfb has produced over,000 productions since it was established in 1939. List of film grants from the heart productions inc. It doesnt matter if you are going after a short film grant, feature, or documentary grant, you want to know what youre applying for. Cinereach also offers the reach film fellowship, which is currently being redesigned. There is a lot of opportunity in canada to get film funding and grants for your feature films, documentaries and short films. 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. With the creation of the feature film fund aimed at supporting feature films by canadian filmmakers and the feature film distribution fund that makes credit lines available to canadian distributors, telefilm canada takes a central role in the development and growth of canadian cinema around the world. Cinereach grants large granting program for emerging and established filmmakers.
Learn how this federal cultural agency provides funding for original, diverse, and highquality audiovisual productions that reflect canadas linguistic duality and cultural diversity through canada feature film fund programs. My home film org, the san francisco film society gives close to a half a million dollars a year in direct cash grants to filmmakers. Weekly lessons from a fulltime filmmaker so you can earn a living making films by getting funding, distribution, and learning to pitch effectively. To this end, the program is designed to support the production of canadian feature films with the strongest box office potential.
Grants to canada production companies for dramatic feature. Canada feature film fund telefilm canada if your film production business is a canadianowned and controlled corporation, you may be eligible for financial assistance. Film independent will select a qualified filmmaker, on a rolling basis, who will be loaned a digital camera body based on availability to use for their narrative or documentary short, feature film production or web series. Grants to canada production companies for the development of dramatic feature films. Cfff, administered by telefilm canada, aims to increase canadian film diversity and support the promotion of feature films that have high boxoffice potential. See their website for a complete breakdown and application. Deadlines depend on the province, so be sure to check them out individually. The canada media fund offers many different funding opportunities, catering to a wide range of applicants. This is for if youre lucky enough to get your film into a festival and you have to travel to it. Toronto feature film producer network starcentral films.
Find information about australian productions, and coproductions with australia, including key cast and creatives, duration, genre, coproduction partners, international sales contacts, website links and more. The new canadian feature film policy addresses each of these goals by refocusing the public investment in canadas feature film industry using a comprehensive script to screen approach to funding. Back to top of independent production fund film grant. Jan 25, 2018 canada council for the arts offers a wide variety of grants for artists, including filmmakers. This program supports canadian production companies looking to finance the production andor postproduction stage of their feature film projects. The feature film program at the sundance institute screenwriting and filmmaking laboratories, held each year at sundance, utah, are designed to offer emerging screenwriters and directors the opportunity to develop new work, offering a uniquely creative environment under the concentrated guidance of veteran writers and filmmakers. This grant will be closed when total funds are exhausted. Feature film development, funding, financing, tax credits, grants, investors, gap financing, presales, distribution, private equity, sponsorship, toronto. Canada film grants and funding sources lights film school.