Creative BC — Domestic Motion Picture Production Program
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
BC's primary film/documentary production grant, providing up to 30% of admissible expenses (max $200K) for BC-based independent productions. Covers feature films (75+ min), documentary one-offs (25+ min), and documentary series. 30% of funding reserved for equity-deserving creators (Indigenous, Black, LGBTQ2S+, women, non-binary, persons with disabilities).
Eligibility Requirements
- BC resident (Canadian citizen/PR, 200+ days in BC in prior year)
- BC-incorporated audiovisual company with head office in BC
- 100% copyright ownership by applicant
- Eligible: feature films (75+ min), docs (25+ min), doc series
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- $50,000-$200,000 (up to 30% of admissible expenses)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 30% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Between intakes — Round 8 (FY2026/27) closed April 20, 2026. Round 9 expected approximately March/April 2027.
Program Scorecard
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Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 5
Eligible Expenses 13
Ineligible Expenses 10
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
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Funding Stack Strategy
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