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Creative Saskatchewan — Feature Film & TV Production Grant

Creative Saskatchewan
Maximum Funding
Up to $5,000,000
Continuous intake until funding exhausted (2026-27 opened April 1, 2026)
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Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Growing
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
50%
Creative Saskatchewan — Feature Film & TV Production Grant provides Up to $5,000,000 per project (30% Saskatchewan Stream / 25% Service Production Stream; bonuses up to 10% additional; combined max 40%/35%). Up to $5,000,000 per project (25-30% of eligible Saskatchewan expenditures plus bonuses) for film and television production in Saskatchewan. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

Up to $5,000,000 per project (25-30% of eligible Saskatchewan expenditures plus bonuses) for film and television production in Saskatchewan. SK Stream offers 30% for SK-owned productions; Service Production Stream offers 25%. Bonuses available for frequent filming (10%), rural locations (5%), and SK post-production (5%).

Eligibility Requirements

  • SK Stream: Saskatchewan-owned production company (30% base rate)
  • Service Production Stream: any Canadian production company filming in SK (25% base rate)
  • Must incur eligible Saskatchewan expenditures
  • Bonuses: 10% frequent filming, 5% rural, 5% SK post-production
Provinces
Saskatchewan
Industries
Film Media Television Creative Industries
Business Stage
Growth Established Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Friendly

Funding Details

Amount
Up to $5,000,000 per project (30% Saskatchewan Stream / 25% Service Production Stream; bonuses up to 10% additional; combined max 40%/35%)
Type
Grant
Level
Provincial
Co-Funding
Up to 50% of eligible costs
Deadline
Continuous intake until funding exhausted (2026-27 opened April 1, 2026)

Program Scorecard

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Competition
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Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
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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%.

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Application Steps

1 Secure market trigger or distribution agreement This is a hard eligibility prerequisite. You must have a broadcaster licence, distribution agreement, or equivalent market commitment at fair market value before applying. The program does not fund development-stage projects.

Required Documents 7

✓ Application form (stream-specific)
✓ Production budget with Saskatchewan expenditure breakdown

Eligible Expenses 12

Ineligible Expenses 7

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Funding Stack Strategy

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Compatible Programs

Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) Canada Media Fund (CMF) Telefilm Canada Production Financing
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Clawback Risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I apply if I'm not incorporated?
No — must be a registered Canadian corporation or non-profit. Sole proprietors must incorporate before applying. Applications from unincorporated entities are automatically rejected.
What's the typical award size?
Most awarded projects range from $200,000 to $2 million. The $5M max is rare; only 1-2 projects per year reach that threshold.
When do decisions get made?
Applications reviewed continuously as received. Decisions typically take 4-8 weeks for complete applications. Funds are committed as they're allocated in the annual budget.
Do I need to pay upfront?
Yes — payment is reimbursement only. You must pay all eligible expenses first, then submit receipts for reimbursement after production.
Why do applications fail?
Most fail due to insufficient Saskatchewan expenditures (less than 25% of total costs) or incomplete financing plans showing no other funding sources.

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