Film Grants Open Today

Non-recoupable documentary funding for Canadian independent producers with a confirmed Canadian broadcaster or qualifying platform attached. Offers up to $100,000 CAD per project.

Career support for emerging screenwriters developing a feature-length screenplay, with submissions made through selected university, lab, and filmmaker program partners.

Career development for emerging film and television professionals with a strong track record, including workshops, networking, and industry access at the Berlinale.

Short film competition for filmmakers worldwide using real space archive footage. Awards total $18,000 USD, with a $10,000 USD top prize, and films must be 10 minutes or under with at least 10% archive footage.

Equity financing for feature-length social issue documentaries tackling urgent public questions. Best suited to projects with a director and producer attached and a total budget between $300,000 and $1.5 million USD.

This program provides aspiring filmmakers with access to professional-grade equipment for student thesis films, low-budget independent features in the US and Canada.

Funding for Canadian production companies financing a Canadian feature-length film in production or post-production.