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SaskTel Max Equity Fund
This grant provides financial support to eligible Saskatchewan-based independent producers.
The SaskTel Max Equity Fund provides financial support to eligible Saskatchewan-based independent producers.
Creative Saskatchewan may invest in eligible projects that demonstrate significant economic, cultural, and employment benefit to the Saskatchewan industry, and a high potential of recoupment and profit in the application.
Creative Saskatchewan administers this fund on behalf of SaskTel.
View the Annual SaskTel Fund Report here.
Deadlines & Processing Time
- Opening date: June 2, 2025
- Deadline: July 16, 2025
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: It is anticipated that notifications will begin 10 to 12 weeks following the application deadline.
Results will be delivered via e-mail and will be available in GMS
SaskTel’s Investment
The fund is a competitive fund that may provide equity investment in support of eligible productions to a maximum of 20% of the approved cash budget.
Please note that in 2023-24, this program had an approval rate of 40% (four out of 10 applications were approved).
If you still need to finance the remainder of your project budget that Creative Saskatchewan does not cover, some options include:
- Booking a consultation with our Film Analyst to discuss industry-specific funding options.
- Exploring Creative Saskatchewan’s Additional Funding Resources page.
- Reaching out to your corresponding industry association and other local economic development organizations here.
Are you Eligible?
Applicants must have experience as producers of film, video, or digital delivery productions, co-own the project, receive producer credits, and be incorporated or registered pursuant to an Act to conduct business in Saskatchewan.
Applicants must demonstrate at the time of application that a minimum of 50% of all third-party production financing is contracted, and all necessary insurance and performance bonds are in place.
The project must be made available in a meaningful way to target Canadian audiences within two years of completion on any platform including a Canadian broadcaster or subscription video on demand.
In addition to the Guidelines below, projects in the following categories are eligible:
- Long-form documentary
- Informal education / recreation and leisure
- Drama and comedy
- Music and dance
- Music video programs
- General entertainment and human interest
- Important details that apply to all Creative Saskatchewan grants.
SaskTel Max Equity Fund Guidelines
- The official guidelines supersede all information contained elsewhere on this website, delivered to applicants by Program Advisors, or otherwise made publicly available.
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.
Application Tips & Process
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.
What’s new for 2025?
- Please note that the General Guidelines have been updated for 2025-26.
What happens after I’m approved?
- 60% of the approved funds are provided to successful applicants on the first day of principal photography of the project.
- The next 20% of funds are provided upon on receipt of an interim report and delivery of rough cut(s).
- The remaining 20%, or a smaller amount based on an audit of actual Saskatchewan expenditures, will be provided after the submission, review, and approval of a final report from the producer.
- Completed projects with budgets under $250,000 are required to provide a cost declaration as part of the final report.
- For projects with a budget that totals $250,000 or greater but less than $500,000, Creative Saskatchewan requires a Final Certified Activity Cost Statements accompanied by an Independent Public Accountant’s Review Engagement Report.
- Completed projects with budgets over $500,000 are required to deliver audited financials as part of the final report.
- Don’t forget to acknowledge the support you’ve received from Creative Saskatchewan by following our guide here.
Important Tax Information
- The SaskTel Max Equity Fund is classified by the Canada Revenue Agency as “public assistance.” As such, SaskTel Max Equity Fund recipients’ eligibility for federal tax credit programs may be affected.
- Producers are advised to consult with an accounting professional on this, and all other CRA matters.
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Saskatchewan's Production Directory
- View a list of Saskatchewan crew, cast, and partners interested and available for work in our Production Directory here.
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