Grant
Provincial
Between Intakes
Creative BC — Domestic Motion Picture Production Program
Creative BC
Maximum Funding
$50,000-$200,000 (up to 30% of admissible expenses)
Between intakes — Round 8 (FY2026/27) closed April 20, 2026. Round 9 expected...
Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
30%
Creative BC — Domestic Motion Picture Production Program provides up to $50,000-$200,000 (up to 30% of admissible expenses). BC's primary film/documentary production grant, providing up to 30% of admissible expenses (max $200K) for BC-based independent productions. The program covers up to 30% of eligible costs. Between intakes — Round 8 (FY2026/27) closed April 20, 2026. Round 9 expected approximately March/April 2027..
Approval odds: ~22% (GrantCompass analysis)
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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
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Difficulty
Hard
Competition
High
First-Timer
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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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Competition
High
Deadline
Between Intakes
Approval
Moderate
Approval Rate
~22%
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Competition
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Application Steps
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Confirm Eligibility — BC Residency and Ownership Verify the key producer has resided in BC for 200 of the 365 days prior to application, has filed BC income taxes, and that the production company is BC-incorporated with a BC head office. Confirm 100% copyright ownership by the BC applicant.
Required Documents 5
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✓ Creative plan and director's vision
Eligible Expenses 13
Ineligible Expenses 10
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Compatible Programs
Telefilm Canada
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Harold Greenberg Fund
Rogers Documentary Fund
NFB Co-Productions
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Clawback Risk
Medium Risk
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| Program | Amount | Difficulty | Payment | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative BC — Domestic Motion Picture... | $50,000-$200,000 | Hard | Reimbursement | Between intakes — Round... |
| Telefilm Canada Funding Programs | Varies | Hard | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Multiple annual intake... |
| Canada Media Fund | up to $250K | Hard | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Ongoing (multiple... |
| Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit | 25% of eligible BC | Moderate | Tax Credit Offset | Ongoing |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can sole proprietors apply?
No — must be BC-incorporated with head office in BC. Sole proprietors must incorporate to qualify. Check eligibility with [email protected] before applying.
What's the realistic grant amount?
Average round 7 award: $127K. Typical range: $75K-$150K. Max is $200K but only for projects with 100% financing confirmed.
Do I need 100% financing confirmed?
No — but <70% confirmed is a common rejection. Round 7 projects had 70%+ financing. Apply only if you have 70%+ secured.
Can I stack with Telefilm?
Yes — Telefilm production funding layers with Creative BC for BC feature films. CMF and Rogers Documentary Fund also stack seamlessly.
Is matching funding required?
Yes — 30% of admissible expenses must be matched by the applicant. Total project cost must be 30% covered by Creative BC + 70% from other sources.
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