GRANT OVERVIEW

This grant augments other resources available to qualified Saskatchewan production companies as they undertake one of 4 different streams of film and tv development.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE

To provide producers with enhanced support in response to financial challenges created by COVID-19, film development grants will temporarily permit related-party transactions to be included in eligible expenses. ​ 

FOUR INVESTMENT STREAMS

Pre-Development Stream 

• Assists with costs related to concept-to-outline writing and creation of pitching materials required to present to broadcasters and other financiers

• Applications are assessed by a jury of industry professionals.

•  Opens May 10, 2021 at 12pm
   Deadlines:
  October 1, 2021 at 4pm
  February 15, 2022 at 4pm

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First Draft Stream

• Assists with costs related to continuing development (e.g. taking a script treatment to an outline or first draft) of projects that have secured development monies from a eligible source (e.g. broadcaster or distributor)

• First and Final Draft Development streams will be offered on a first-come first-served basis and supported based on the availability of funds.

• Applicants and their parent companies are limited to two First or Final Draft Development grants (or combination thereof) per fiscal year.

• Opens May 10, 2021 at 12pm
   

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Final Draft Stream

• Assists with costs related to continuing development (e.g. script polish, and pre-production activities) of projects that have secured development monies from an eligible source (e.g. broadcaster or distributor)

• First and Final Draft Development streams will be offered on a first-come first-served basis and supported based on the availability of funds.

• Applicants and their parent companies are limited to two First or Final Draft Development grants (or combination thereof) per fiscal year.

• Opens May 10, 2021 at 12pm

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Slate Development Stream

• Assists with costs related to development of two to five eligible film or television projects with the potential to leverage development financing from other funding agencies and the private sector

• Applications are assessed by a jury of industry professionals.

•  Opens May 10, 2021 at 12pm
   Deadline: February 15, 2022 at 4pm

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If a deadline falls on a statutory holiday or a weekend, applications will be accepted until 4pm the following business day.

SASKATCHEWAN PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT

Dramatic projects receiving development funds must repay the investment if production takes place outside Saskatchewan; and for non-dramatic projects, where less than 50% post-production takes place in Saskatchewan.

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what's new

Changes and updates for 2021.

We're always consulting with creative industry stakeholders to ensure this grant remains effective. Find out what's been changed most recently.

grant in action

Real-life recipient success stories.

Film & TV Development Grant invests in producers from the earliest stage of a project's creation. Check out a recent example of how a recipient put it to use.

recipients

Every grant recipient. Every project.

Here's a list of everyone who has recently received this grant, what their project was, and how much they successfully applied for.

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