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Creative BC funding programs drive creation and export of domestic creative content. From development support to international trade fair presence, our programs and activities aim to: optimize funding opportunities for projects and companies; grow B.C.’s ecosystem of support in which creative entrepreneurs can thrive; and give B.C.’s creative industries access to the national supports and international markets that will increase our province’s success in the sector.

We provide distinct programs by for each industry as well as travel support, delegation funding, presence at international markets and more to increase awareness and act as a catalyst for the production of B.C.-based intellectual property.

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View all FY2023/24 Programs
 -July 12, 2023 October 31, 2023April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024

All Industries (except music)
All open April 2022, rolling intake or until all funds dispersed
Passport to Markets Program
Domestic Industry Initiatives Program Open April 1, 2023, with two intakes closing April 30 and October 30, 2023
Pilot Podcast Program March 16, 2023 – April 30, 2023

Book + Magazine Publishing
Market Expansion Fund Opens August 2023

Interactive + Digital Media
Interactive Fund Open April 12, 2023 – May 25, 2023

Motion Picture | Reel Focus BC
Project Development Fund May 15, 2023 – Rolling until March 31, 2024
Production Program August 21, 2023 – October 2, 2023
Documentary + Factual Development Fund Intake 4 + 5 August 2023
MPPIA Short Film Award July 20, 2023 – TBA
Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program Intake 2 September 7, 2023 – October 19, 2023

Music + Sound Recording
Music Industry Initiatives January 18, 2023 – Rolling until March 1, 2024
Record in BC July 12, 2023 – October 31, 2023
Career Development July 19, 2023 – September 6, 2023
Live Music August 16, 2023 – September 27, 2023
Demo Recording December 13, 2023 – February 15, 2023
Music Company February 7, 2024 – March 20, 2024

All Funding Programs by Deadline
April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024
All Creative Industries
Except Music + Sound Recording
Program Description Open Close
Domestic Industry Initiatives Provides funding to a wide range of domestic events and initiatives that aim to engage British Columbia’s creative industries sector. Apr 1, 2023 Oct 30, 2023
Passport to Markets Provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, sales agents, and book publishers to access key international markets, conferences, co-production, and co-financing events. Apr 1, 2023 Mar 31, 2024
Pilot Podcast Supports the development, production, and promotion of podcasts by B.C.-based content producers. Mar 16, 2023 Apr 30, 2023
Book + Magazine Publishing
Program Description Open Close
Market Expansion for Books Provides financial support for B.C. book publishers to attend select book fairs, conferences, and events for the purpose of promoting their publishing list in both foreign and domestic markets. Aug 16, 2023 Sept 22, 2023
Interactive + Digital Media
Program Description Open Close
Interactive Fund Supports the creation of high-quality, original interactive digital media projects that support diversity in artistic expression, and demonstrate clear connections between art and technology. Apr 12, 2023 May 25, 2023
Domestic Motion Picture
Reel Focus BC
Program Description Open Close
Equity + Emerging Development Program Provides direct and targeted support to projects in development from under-represented groups through different program streams to ensure intersectional support across all phases of a project, genres and formats. Spring 2024 TBD
MPPIA Short Film Award This award supports an emerging filmmaker to develop their directing career by realizing a unique creative vision in a short film project. Jul 20, 2023 Sept 22, 2023
Production Program Provides financial support to B.C.-based independent creators in the production of commercially ready and market-viable longer-form motion picture projects. January 16, 2024 February 20, 2024
Project Development Enables B.C.-owned and controlled production companies to build on development commitments secured from broadcasters, distributors and funding agencies. May 15, 2023 Mar 1, 2024
Rogers + Creative BC  Documentary + Factual Fund Encourages the development of motion picture projects in the documentary series and factual series formats. Supported by Rogers Group of Funds. December 18, 2023 January 26, 2024
Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Gives companies and creators financing assistance for early development work of a new project, or ‘next phase’ early development work of an existing project. Sept 7, 2023 Oct 19, 2023
Slate Development Program Supports a company's growth of mid-level and experienced B.C.-based production companies. February 5, 2024 March 4, 2024
Music + Sound Recording
Amplify BC
Program Description Open Close
Music Industry Initiatives Supports initiatives that grow and develop B.C.’s music ecosystem. Rolling Mar 1, 2025
Record in BC Attracts established out-of-province artists to record at B.C. studios and with B.C. producers. Jul 12, 2023 Oct 31, 2023
Career Development Supports careers of emerging and established artists in B.C., funding sound recordings, music videos, and marketing initiatives. Jul 19, 2023 Sept 6, 2023
Live Music Supports B.C.-based live music events, creating engagement opportunities for audiences and artists. Aug 17, 2023 Sept 27, 2023
Demo Recording Supports new and emerging artists from systemically excluded groups living in B.C. to create demo recordings and engage in mentorship with local music producers. Dec 13, 2023 Feb 15, 2024
Business Foundations
Invests in growing businesses owned by people from systemically excluded groups in B.C.’s music ecosystem, to expand and develop networks, capacity, and infrastructure. Dec 13, 2023 Feb 15, 2024
Music Company Supports the sustainability, growth, and capacity of B.C.’s music companies. Feb 7, 2024 Mar 20, 2024

 

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