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New Dawn 2023 Call for Entries
Mar 15, 2023 | Industry Opportunities, Motion Picture
New Dawn is an international film production fund aimed to support a larger diversity of voices and perspectives. A combined effort by 10 European and Canadian public film funds, New Dawn was launched in May 2022 at the Cannes Festival. The first selection was...
Cannes Indigenous Co-Production Forum – Call for Participants
Mar 6, 2023 | Export, Industry Opportunities, Motion Picture
The Indigenous Screen Office is hosting an Indigenous co-production forum at the Festival de Cannes, May 16 to 27, 2023. Experienced producers may apply to participate in-person at the forum on May 18, 2023, an opportunity designed to connect and explore future...
Martini Film Studios uses 100% Renewable Natural Gas
Mar 1, 2023 | Motion Picture, Reel Green
Earlier last year, Martini Film Studios announced its entire studio moving to operating entirely on Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). The Langley-based studio is the first film studio in British Columbia to sign up for this carbon-neutral energy innovation supported by...
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Funding, opportunities and events for the creative industries
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.
All Funding Programs by Deadline
View all FY2022/23 | April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023 Programs
All Industries (except music)
All open April 2022, rolling intake or until all funds dispersed
International Initiatives Program
Passport to Markets Program
Domestic Industry Initiatives Program Open April 1, 2022 – June 20, 2022
Book Publishing
Market Expansion Fund for Books Open June 2022, TBA
Interactive + Digital Media
Interactive Fund Open April 7, 2022 – May 26, 2022
Motion Picture | Reel Focus BC
Project Development Fund Open May 26, 2022 – rolling intake or until all funds dispersed
Production Program April 1, 2022 – April 27, 2022
Intake 4: Documentary + Factual Development Fund Fall 2022, TBA
Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program October 19, 2022 – November 23, 2022
Intake 5: Documentary + Factual Development Fund January 2023/2024, TBA
TELUS STORYHIVE Indigenous Storytellers Edition Open June 1, 2022 – June 28, 2022
Music + Sound Recording
Music Industry Initiatives May 11, 2022 – Rolling until March 1, 2023
Record in BC August 3, 2022 – Rolling until November 30, 2022
Career Development September 7, 2022 – October 19, 2022
Live Music September 14, 2022 – October 26, 2022
Music Company November 2, 2022 – December 14, 2022
Demo Recording April 28, 2022 – June 23, 2022
Industry Catalyst April 28, 2022 – June 23, 2022
Music Video April 28, 2022 – June 23, 2022
All Funding Programs by Deadline
FY2022/23 | April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023
| Industry | Programs | Applications Open | Applications Close |
| All Industries Except music |
International Initiatives Program | April 2022 | Rolling intake |
| Domestic Industry Initiatives Program | April 2022 | June 20, 2022 | |
| Passport to Markets Program | April 2022 | Rolling intake | |
| Pilot Podcast Program | March 16, 2023 | April 30, 2023 | |
| Book Publishing | Market Expansion Fund for Books | July 2022 | September 19, 2022 |
| Interactive + Digital Media | Interactive Fund | April 7, 2022 | May 26, 2022 |
| Motion Picture Reel Focus BC |
Project Development Fund | May 26, 2022 | March 8, 2023 |
| Production Program | April 1, 2022 | April 27, 2022 | |
| MPPIA Short Film Award | August 8, 2022 | September 16, 2022 | |
| Intake 4: Documentary + Factual Development Fund | Spring 2023, TBA | ||
| Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program | October 19, 2022 | November 23, 2022 | |
| Intake 5: Documentary + Factual Development Fund | Summer 2023, TBA | ||
| TELUS STORYHIVE Indigenous Storytellers Edition | June 1, 2022 | June 28, 2022 | |
| IP BC Pilot Program | December 12, 2022 | January 31, 2023 | |
| TELUS Storyhive 2023 Anniversary Edition | January 17, 2023 | February 28, 2023 | |
| Music + Sound Recording Amplify BC |
Demo Recording Music Video Industry Catalyst |
April 28, 2022 | June 23, 2022 |
| Music Industry Initiatives | February 15, 2023 | Rolling until March 1, 2024 | |
| Record in BC | August 3, 2022 | Rolling until November 30, 2022 | |
| Career Development | September 7, 2022 | October 19, 2022 | |
| Live Music | September 14, 2022 | October 26, 2022 | |
| Music Company | November 2, 2022 | December 14, 2022 |
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