Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Highlights
This program is a fantastic opportunity for your production company. It offers up to 50% of eligible costs in the form of a conditional contribution, with a maximum cap based on your total spending in Northern Ontario. This means you could receive up to $2,000,000 to support your film or television project. This funding can cover a wide range of production costs, including labor, goods, services, and post-production expenses, as long as they are sourced from Northern Ontario.
Why should you apply? This program not only provides significant financial support but also prioritizes projects that highlight Northern Ontario's culture, geography, and talent. By participating, you can enhance your project's visibility and credibility while contributing to the local economy. Additionally, the program's focus on quality and original productions ensures that your work meets high standards, increasing its potential for success.
What's in it for you? Beyond the financial benefits, being approved for this program can elevate your production's profile and open doors to new opportunities. The application process is straightforward, with four intake rounds throughout the year, making it easier for you to plan and apply at a convenient time. This program is designed to support and grow the film and television industry in Northern Ontario, making it an excellent fit for your production company.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Conditional Contribution
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- This is a conditional contribution, meaning it is not a loan and does not require repayment if conditions are met.
Eligible Expenses:
- Labour costs spent in Northern Ontario
- Production goods and services sourced from Northern Ontario
- Post-production costs incurred in Northern Ontario
Ineligible Expenses:
- Costs spent outside of Northern Ontario
- Brokerage of goods and services from outside Northern Ontario by intermediaries
- Operational expenses for a media company
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with this program.
Qualifications
- Must be a Canadian corporation which is Canadian controlled.
- Must own all, or a majority of the rights necessary to exploit and produce the production.
- Must receive a producer credit on the project.
- Must provide evidence of the availability of all other project financing with terms and conditions satisfactory to the NOHFC, at the time of application.
Must have secured a written commitment letter from a qualified and experienced distributor or broadcaster, satisfactory to the NOHFC, at the time of application.
Disqualifications:
- Unscripted media content, such as reality TV, live sports, news or improvisational comedy.
- Advertisements, partisan content, fundraising videos, or industry videos not meant for broader consumption.
- Productions containing excessive violence or sexually explicit content, that encourage hatred, intolerance, violence or criminal activity.
- Costs spent outside of Northern Ontario.
- Brokerage of goods and services from outside of Northern Ontario by intermediaries.
- Operational expenses for a media company.
Description
This program offers your business a chance to receive significant financial support for film and television production in Northern Ontario. You can get up to 50% of eligible costs covered, with a maximum amount based on your total production budget:
- Up to $500,000 for budgets up to $5 million
- Up to $1,000,000 for budgets between $5 million and $10 million
- Up to $2,000,000 for budgets over $10 million
The funds can be used for various production costs, including labour, production goods and services, and post-production costs. The key is that these expenses must be spent in Northern Ontario.
This program is a conditional contribution, meaning you don't have to pay it back as long as you meet the program's conditions. This financial support can help you create high-quality, original productions that showcase Northern Ontario's culture, geography, and talent.
Program Steps
Create an Account: Visit the application portal and create an account by providing your first name, last name, user name, organization name, email, and password.
Log In: Once your account is created, log in to access the application form.
Complete the Application Form: Follow the onscreen instructions to fill out each section of the application form.
Prepare Documentation: Gather and prepare the following documents:
- Script or Screenplay
- Project synopsis
- Production schedule
- Signed and dated production budget
- Projected Northern Ontario expenditures (in the same format as the production budget)
- Copies of applications or commitment letters from all other sources of production financing
- Written commitment letter(s) from a distributor or broadcaster
- Detailed marketing and distribution plan
- National and international revenue projections
- Detailed cast and crew list
- Evidence of a complete and clear chain of title, including a complete description of the production's development history and all third-party agreements
Upload Documentation: Upload the prepared documents to the application portal as required.
Review and Submit: Carefully review your application and all uploaded documents to ensure completeness and accuracy. Once satisfied, click "Submit application."
Await Response: After submission, you will hear back from the NOHFC within 2 to 4 weeks regarding the status of your application.