Creative Saskatchewan — Feature Film & TV Production Grant

Insider Tip

Stack the bonuses strategically — filming in rural Saskatchewan (5%) with post-production in-province (5%) and being a frequent filer (10%) can push your effective rate to 50%. Saskatchewan's crew base is growing but still smaller than Toronto/Vancouver, so plan crew logistics early. Creative Saskatchewan staff are very responsive to pre-application inquiries.

Success Profile

Feature films and TV series with significant Saskatchewan shooting schedules and local expenditures. SK-owned productions benefit from the higher 30% rate. Productions that utilize rural locations and Saskatchewan post-production facilities maximize their grant through bonus stacking.

Evaluation Criteria

Priority criteria differ by content type. Dramatic projects: priority to applications with majority principal photography in Saskatchewan and high economic return to province. Documentaries: priority to 75% post-production within province and demonstrated high economic return. All applications assessed on: having a secured market trigger or distribution agreement at fair market value; economic impact on Saskatchewan; production schedule credibility; eligibility of budget. Low-priority applications may be waitlisted rather than rejected.

Application Steps

Required Documents 7

Eligible Expenses 12

• Salaries and wages for Saskatchewan-resident personnel during principal photography and post-production
• Taxable fringes for Saskatchewan residents
• Production design and set construction using Saskatchewan labour and materials
• Props, costumes, and wardrobe
• Equipment rentals from Saskatchewan suppliers
• Location fees within Saskatchewan
• Vehicle rentals for production purposes
• Post-production services delivered by Saskatchewan-based companies (editing, colour, sound, VFX)
• Travel and accommodation for Saskatchewan residents (per diem rules apply)
• Insurance related to the production
• Legal and accounting fees specific to production (within limits)
• Shipping and freight for production materials within Saskatchewan

Ineligible Expenses 7

• Expenses incurred before the application date of receipt
• Expenses incurred outside Saskatchewan
• Administration expenses exceeding 15% of proposed budget or $5,000 (whichever is less)
• Related-party transactions exceeding $500,000 without prior written Creative Saskatchewan approval
• Development costs (the grant is for production, not development)
• Marketing and distribution costs
• Expenses for non-Saskatchewan residents or non-Saskatchewan-based services

Intake Periods

Continuous intake from April 1 (start of Saskatchewan fiscal year) until the annual budget ($10M for 2025-26) is fully committed. Applications accepted year-round but early-year applications have highest likelihood of approval before budget exhaustion.

Deadline Notes

Continuous intake with $10M allocated for 2025-26 fiscal year. Applications reviewed as received until funds are committed.

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Ineligible Organizations

• Non-Canadian production companies (for SK Stream; Service Production Stream requires Canadian ownership)
• Productions without a secured market trigger or distribution agreement
• Productions where principal photography has already begun before application submission
• Productions without a Saskatchewan PST-registered SPPC (SK Stream)
• Related-party transactions exceeding $500,000 without prior written approval from Creative Saskatchewan
• Productions applied after the annual $10M budget is fully committed

Compatible Programs

Clawback Risk

Low Risk