Creative BC Slate Development Program
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Eligibility & Details
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Program Description
Creative BC's Slate Development Program provides up to $50,000 to established British Columbia-based production companies to simultaneously develop two or more scripted television or feature film projects. Designed for mid-level to experienced independent producers with a significant track record of BC-owned and controlled productions, the program supports script writing, pre-production planning, and company capacity-building across a slate of projects. Annual intake with a total funding envelope of up to $600,000.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an established production company based in British Columbia
- Must have a significant track record of owned and controlled independent production in BC
- Must be developing two or more projects simultaneously under the slate
- At least ONE project in the slate must be a scripted television series (including a limited series) intended for broadcast or streaming/VOD; the remaining slate projects may be other television or feature film projects in development
- Must be a mid-level or experienced company (not emerging/first-time producers)
- Must be in good standing with Creative BC
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $50,000
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 100% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Between intakes — Round 5 (2026/27) expected mid-2026
Program Scorecard
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How to Win
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Insider TipContact Creative BC Domestic Programs team or a Creative BC advisor before applying to discuss whether your company and slate qualify.
Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 5
Eligible Expenses 10
Ineligible Expenses 7
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
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Funding Stack Strategy
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