Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund
Highlights
This program is perfect for your business. It offers up to $25,000 in funding, including mentoring services from an established industry professional. This can help you plan milestone dates, develop a budget, and receive expert advice and support.
What You Get
- Up to $25,000 in financing
- Mentoring services from an industry professional
- Additional funding through the Inuktut Language Incentive
Benefits
- Flexible financing: Receive 75% upfront and the remaining 25% upon project completion.
- Creative control: Maintain copyright and financial control over your project.
- Marketing support: Develop a marketing plan to reach your target audience.
This program is easier to qualify for than many others, making it an excellent opportunity to grow your business and achieve your goals.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- No repayment is required.
- No interest rates apply.
Eligible Expenses:
- Production costs including equipment, crew, and location fees.
- Post-production costs such as editing, sound design, and visual effects.
- Marketing and distribution expenses.
- Mentoring services from an established industry professional.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Personal expenses or salaries unrelated to the project.
- Projects containing excessive language, violence, or sexual exploitation.
- Commissioned works.
Fees:
- No application or processing fees are associated with this grant.
Qualifications
- Must be a resident of Nunavut.
- Must not have more than 60 minutes of on-screen credit.
- Project must have a finished running time of under 30 minutes.
- Project must be of SD/HD broadcast quality (720 x 486 / 1920 x 1080).
Applicant must maintain copyright and creative and financial control over the project.
Disqualifications:
- Any project that contains excessive language, violence, or sexual exploitation.
- Commissioned works.
Description
This program offers your business up to $25,000. This money can cover various costs, including mentoring services from an industry professional. The mentor will help you plan milestone dates, develop a budget, and provide advice and support.
You will receive the funds in two payments:
- 75% upfront when you sign the Contribution Agreement.
- 25% after you submit the final content, a detailed accounting of costs, and an Economic Impact Report.
The funds can be used for project development, ensuring you have the resources and guidance needed to succeed. There is no payback period, as this is a grant, not a loan. This program is a valuable opportunity to get financial support and expert advice to help your business grow.
Program Steps
Complete the Application Form: Visit the application portal and fill out the required fields, including your business details, contact information, and project specifics.
Prepare the Appropriate Documentation: Gather and prepare the following documents to support your application:
- Budget
- Financing Plan
- Script
- Storyboard or Treatment
- Details of stylistic approach, setting, and overall tone
- Chain of Title Documents
- Letter of reference from a recognized industry professional
- CV and Biography of Applicant(s)
- CV and Biography of Mentor
Upload the Documents: Upload all the prepared documents to the application portal as specified.
Review and Submit: Double-check all the information and documents for accuracy. Once confirmed, submit your application through the portal.
Await Confirmation: After submission, await confirmation of receipt and further instructions from the program administrators.
