The Filmmaker’s Grant program supports emerging Saskatchewan filmmakers with mentorship and production funds to produce content under 10 minutes intended to build the filmmakers’ professional portfolio.
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.
Application processing time: Applicants can expect to receive results within 10 weeks from the deadline date.
Results will be delivered via e-mail and will be available in GMS
Filmmakers (writer, producer, or director) must be the grant applicant. If applying for Book to Screen Adaption or Music Video, the filmmakers are responsible for finding a Saskatchewan publisher or musician collaborator.
Filmmakers will be paired with a mentor throughout the production process who will advise and work with the teams to finalize video treatment (shot list or storyboard etc.), production budget, production schedule, production agreements, rough cut, and fine cut.
Creative Saskatchewan may provide up to 100% of the approved budget to a maximum of:
Project financing must be used to cover direct expenses related to the production and post-production of the project.
Please note that in 2023-24, this program had an approval rate of 9% (3 out of 33 applications were approved).
If you still need to finance the remaining 50%+ of your project budget that Creative Saskatchewan does not cover, some options include:
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 – 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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Fill out this form and we will be in touch with any appropriate matches.
SaskMusic has an excellent digital, searchable directory here. You can find hundreds of groups, duos, and solo artists of all genres!
Remember, to be eligible for this program, they must meet the following criteria:
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