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. ​ 

4 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

•  opening April 15, 2020 

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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)

•  opening April 15, 2020 

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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)

•  opening April 15, 2020 

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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

•  opening November 4, 2020 

SASKATCHEWAN PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT

Projects receiving development funds must repay the investment if production takes place outside Saskatchewan.