Write one sentence that 1 describes the premise of your documentary short film and 2 explains how youll use the funding to complete the film if youre chosen as a winner. The supposed goal of this tar sands campaign, funded by the rockefeller brothers fund and other u. Telefilm canada if your film production business is a canadianowned and controlled corporation, you may be eligible for financial assistance. Catapult film fund provides development funding to documentary filmmakers who have a compelling story to tell, have secured access to their story and are ready to shoot and edit a piece for production fundraising purposes.
Provides financial support for canadian documentary programming in both official languages. Jan 25, 2018 were canadas public producer and distributor. Oct 05, 2019 over a barrel is a short political documentary about the work of vivian krause, and the questions she raises regarding u. At its core, philanthropic funding for documentaries in canada. Other grants directory international documentary association. View a list of government of canada funding opportunities related to culture, history and sport. Edward burtynsky, jennifer baichwal our production funds provide canadian and international documentary projects with muchneeded development, production and completion grants, as well as valuable professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to support projects from both emerging and established filmmakers whose team includes a director that is from an underrepresented community in the u. Welcome to idas documentary grants and fellowship directory. Film grants 2020 independent, student, documentary. Wavemstudios is raising funds for amiga 2020 a documentary film by steven fletcher on kickstarter. Bedtracks 5 grants for microbudget filmmaking in canada.
Over a barrel is a short political documentary about the work of vivian krause, and the questions she raises regarding u. Sample paperwork, budgeting templates, tips and more. Contests, grants, and crowdfunding campaigns are great, but theres a simpler to way to fund a film. Towards an industrywide strategy is about connectivity and shared interests. Weekly lessons from a fulltime filmmaker so you can earn a living making films by getting funding, distribution, and learning to pitch effectively. Application guidelines canadian film or video production. Visit our hub for emerging creators, including howto guides and funding opportunities. A documentary film is a nonfictional, motion picture intended to document reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education, or maintaining a historical record.
What follows is an incomplete list of funding sources for canadian independent filmmakers, specifically those that include documentary and nonfiction works. Doc champions the production and distribution of documentaries across all platforms. On a national level there are five major agencies that are the goto for creators who are working to greenlight their next short dramatic or. The documentary organization of canada doc is the voice of canadas independent documentary creators. Whether youre an aspiring producer of a new film who needs a way to bankroll your dreams or a firsttime backer of such films, heres a list and description of the top crowdfunding sites for film finance. The documentary fund is another grant administered by the rogers group of funds. Documentaries funding and support screen australia. The year is 2020 and the amiga computer is 35 years old and going strong. Our mission is to enable filmmakers to develop their film projects to the next level at a moment where. Fund your film sffilm makers offers a wide range of funding and artist development services for fiction and documentary filmmakers all over the world. Receiving development funding from shortform open call isnt a guarantee that you will receive production funding from itvs. A cornerstone of the hot docs canadian storytellers project, the crosscurrents canada doc fund is a new funding opportunity that supports a.
Saskatchewan film and video development corporation saskfilm. List of certified independent production funds crtc. Through the canada feature film fund, telefilm canada supports all stages of. Filmmakers without borders fwb is a 501c3 nonprofit. The development program supports canadian production companies looking to finance the development stage of their feature film project s. Sep 06, 2017 countries with the best film incentives sep 6, 2017 entertainment finance several countries around the world provide government aid for the development, preproduction, production, postproduction and distribution of film, documentary, television series, commercials, video games and other audiovisual works. The documentary organization of canada doc is a nonprofit organization representing the interests of independent documentary filmmakers in canada.
Applications are open and will be accepted on a rolling deadline. Documentary has been described as a filmmaking practice, a cinematic tradition, and mode of audience reception that is continually evolving and is without clear boundaries. They help provide funding for filmmakers who are working on short films. Check out the documentary fundraising toolkit from the emmywinning creator of desktop documentaries. Provides financial support for canadian documentary programming in.
The film or video production services tax credit promotes canada as a location of choice for film and video productions employing canadians. Founded as the canadian independent film caucus cifc in the 1980s, doc is the collective voice of independent documentary filmmakers across canada. To stay informed of the latest funding opportunities, join our email list here, where youll also receive a free film budget template. Labs special initiatives nfb production nfb production. You can find documentary grants for films on science, math, technology, and engineering. Applicants must have a director and at least one principal producer working on a featurelength narrative or documentary film. Canada has a wealth of film funding opportunities for emerging and established filmmakers. Rogers cable network fund provides equity financing for canadian television programs which have a first window on one of canadas specialty programming services. The two sectors of philanthropy and documentary share a common purpose. Film funds our production funds provide canadian and international documentary projects with muchneeded development, production and completion grants, as well as valuable professional development opportunities. In order for documentary to thrive once again in this country it is imperative that we explore new terrain, find innovative partnerships and discover the common purpose that drives our work. Funding a documentary film finance budget tips crowdfunding. First, what i discovered is that there are lessons you can take from silicon valley and apply directly to film pitching. Supported projects include narrative films, documentary films, and new media projects that align with themes of social justice, empowerment, and cultural exchange.
Again bravo fact has stated the importance of helping to support emerging artists in canada. In case its not obvious, for pretty much everything below, you have to be a canadian citizen and sometimes even better, a permanent resident. On a national level there are five major agencies that are the goto for creators who are working to greenlight their next short dramatic or documentary project. The theatrical documentary program, in partnership with rogers group of funds, supports canadian production companies looking to finance featurelength documentary projects in production and postproduction. Founded as the canadian independent film caucus cifc in the 1980s, doc is the collective voice of independent documentary filmmakers across canada doc advocates for documentary filmmakers nationwide on issues that affect the industry, and.
The canadian film or video production tax credit cptc is a refundable corporate tax credit designed to encourage the creation of canadian film and television programming and the development of an active domestic independent production sector in canada. 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. Learn how to get your documentary made and funded in. The documentary core application is a collaborative effort by grantors who regularly fund documentary projects to standardize application requirements, with the aim of fostering greater access and a more equitable and sustainable documentary field. The rogers cable network fund provides equity financing for television programs that have a distribution deal in place, with canadian broadcasters having the first window. The canada council maintains an active registry of potential peer assessors that is used to assemble assessment committees. The rogovy foundation is proud to announce an increase in its annual miller packan film funding. Telefilm canada microbudget production program link.
The ultimate guide to film funding updated 2019 indiefilmto. The film fund was born out of this frustration with the industry. There are documentary grants, short film grants, and feature film grants for nearly every thoughtprovoking issue and trend. Countries with the best film incentives rodriques law. The commission will also develop strategies to incent. Cineaste recherchee competition held every other year since 1980, the competition allows the winner to enter the professional animated film community by joining the nfb, a world leader in producing and distributing animated short films. Canada film grants and funding sources lights film school. Filmmakers without borders fwb supports independent filmmakers around the world via grants and other funding initiatives. Jul 01, 2017 our provinces is a documentary film that narrates a cross country expedition across canada with the main aim to understand this beautiful and vast country through the voices of their people and.
There is no 1 right way to apply for funding in canada. What follows is an incomplete list of funding sources for canadian independent filmmakers, specifically those that include documentary and. Documentary short film funding in a sentence the film fund. In order for a film to be considered for equity film financing, the movie or production must exhibit inherent mitigated risk by having secured assets that outweigh the total budget based on current marketplace trends. For both experienced and emerging filmmakers, the filmmaker fund provides funding from the earliest stages of development through postproduction. Along with the grants, the filmmakers awarded receive an invitation to their annual retreat, help with navigating festivals, and advice on distribution strategies. Documentary funding opportunities at hot docs forest city film. Exact breakdown of all film funding and grants for indie filmmakers, with up to date. Grants to usa, canada, and international underrepresented.
That said, we would like to be able to point you in the right direction. While ontario and british columbia are the two biggest entertainment centers, there are opportunities in all of the provinces for funding that help filmmakers get their scripts developed, the film or television series shot, and even money for post production and marketing. Now you can submit your name to be added to this list when you register your account on the portal. If a short documentary film or series is selected for production funding, itvs will provide coproduction and editorial support to help complete the project. The toolkit includes a 190page fullcolor documentary fundraising guide, a 25page documentary proposal template with instructions, two budget templates with budgeting guide, list of the top 100 documentary film grants, ebook with 25 specific. Every year, afs awards grants to emerging film and video artists in the state of texas through our afs grant. Amiga 2020 a documentary film by steven fletcher by. We look at new developments and interview amigans worldwide. Jan 04, 2017 how to fund your short film in canada. Peer assessment is the basis for the majority of the canada councils arts funding decisions. The rogers documentary fund provides financial support for documentaries in both languages. Dec 20, 2018 if youd like to get instant access to a film funding cheat sheet for usa canada uk australia asia, then be sure to enter your email. Its creation helps sustain canadas tradition of quality, independently.
Funding opportunities documentary media research guides at. Jul 08, 2019 you can find documentary grants for films on science, math, technology, and engineering. S foundations funding activism against the canadian oil and gas industry. Our provinces is a documentary film that narrates a cross country expedition across canada with the main aim to understand this beautiful and vast country through the voices of. Theyre usually known for funding documentaries but i have chosen the one. There is a lot of opportunity in canada to get film funding and grants for your feature films, documentaries and short films. The humane societys ace animal content in entertainment documentary film grant a grant for films which are currently in production or in postprocduction which highlight the ethical treatment and welfare of animals. Hothouse is instead a paid apprenticeship in realworld animation filmmaking. The canadian philanthropic sector, including grant making foundations, corporate and individual donors, represents an untapped resource for the. Get film financing write one sentence the film fund. Sociological and environmental documentary funding is also readily available.
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