The Film and Television Development Grant assists qualified Saskatchewan production companies with undertaking the development of eligible projects and bringing productions to fruition.
Opening date: July 14, 2025
Deadline: October 8, 2025
Opening date: July 14, 2025
Deadline: October 8, 2025
Applicants are scored and ranked based on posted criteria. Funding is allocated to highest scoring applicants until funds are exhausted. In both streams, a long form or similar agreement outlining terms of the agreement is required at the time of application.
Applicants and their parent companies are limited to two First or Final Draft Development grants (or combination thereof) per fiscal year.
Opening date: August 11, 2025
Deadline: November 5, 2025
Applicants can expect to receive results within 8 weeks from deadline date.
All deadlines close at 4:00 PM Saskatchewan time. If a deadline falls on a statutory holiday or a weekend, applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM the following business day.
Results will be delivered via e-mail and will be available in GMS
Creative Saskatchewan’s financial commitment shall be a grant for projects that proceed into production within Saskatchewan.
Please note that in 2023-24, the first and final streams for this program had an approval rate of 67% (six out of nine applications were approved).
If you still need to finance the remainder of your project budget that Creative Saskatchewan does not cover, some options include:
Recipients will be required to re-pay the grant in the following instances:
In the case of dramatic projects, where less than 50% of principal photography and/or 75% of post-production occurs within the province.
For non-dramatic projects, where less than 50% of post-production takes place in Saskatchewan.
Film & TV Development Guidelines
Please note that if ineligible expenses (outlined in the Guidelines above) exceed 50% of the project budget, the application will be deemed ineligible.
Activities that receive funding from SK Arts or SaskCulture are not eligible for support through Creative Saskatchewan investment programs.
Assessment Criteria – Coming Soon
You’ll be asked these questions as part of the online Grant Management System application process, pay close attention to the maximum number of points available!
Tip – Looking for co-production partners or suppliers in Saskatchewan? View a list here.
Tip – Grant writing webinars are available on our YouTube channel
Book a consult Our Film Department is happy to walk you through eligibility criteria, tips for success, and best practices.
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