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SODEC — Film and TV Production Support (Quebec businesses)

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Maximum Funding
Up to 65% of admissible expenses; maximum $4,000,000 per...
Rolling — multiple annual intake windows per volet
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Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Milestone-Based
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Stable
First-Timers
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Co-Funding
65%
SODEC — Film and TV Production Support (Quebec businesses) provides Up to 65% of admissible expenses; maximum $4,000,000 per project for feature films; up to $165,000 for short films; development component up to 50% of admissible expenses (max $250,000 per project). SODEC's Production Aid program is Quebec's primary provincial grant for domestic film and television production companies, covering up to 65% of eligible production expenses to a maximum of $4,000,000 per project. The program covers up to 65% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

SODEC's Production Aid program is Quebec's primary provincial grant for domestic film and television production companies, covering up to 65% of eligible production expenses to a maximum of $4,000,000 per project. Open to Quebec-incorporated production companies with demonstrated professional experience, the program supports feature fiction films, short films, documentaries, and animated works across three volets. At least 80% of total annual funds are allocated to French-language originals, with rolling intake windows multiple times per year.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Quebec-based film and television production company, duly incorporated (sole proprietorships are ineligible)
  • Administrators and producers must demonstrate relevant professional experience — at minimum one audiovisual work produced and distributed in Quebec in a professional context within the past 8 years
  • First-time applicants or experienced companies applying in a new production format must contact SODEC at least 1 month before the submission deadline to establish eligibility
  • Applicant must hold all rights and options necessary for the project's development and production
  • Projects must qualify as Quebec productions under SODEC's production standards
  • Broadcasting companies licensed under the Broadcasting Act are excluded or have restricted eligibility
  • Volet 2 (Short films) management fee: $57.49 per project
Provinces
Quebec
Industries
Film Media Creative Industries
Business Stage
Startup Growth Established

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Difficulty
Hard
Competition
High
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Funding Details

Amount
Up to 65% of admissible expenses; maximum $4,000,000 per project for feature films; up to $165,000 for short films; development component up to 50% of admissible expenses (max $250,000 per project)
Type
Grant
Level
Provincial
Co-Funding
Up to 65% of eligible costs
Deadline
Rolling — multiple annual intake windows per volet

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Deadline
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Contact SODEC's [email protected] at least one month before your target submission deadline to confirm your eligibility — this is mandatory for first-time applicants and for experienced producers applying in a new format (e.g., transitioning from shorts to features).

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Application Steps

1 Confirm eligibility with SODEC Email [email protected] at least 1 month before your target submission deadline. This step is mandatory for first-time applicants and for producers applying in a new production format.

Required Documents 9

✓ Application submitted via SOD@ccès portal (sodecapply.smapply.io)
✓ Completed application form in French

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Ineligible Expenses 6

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Can a first-time production company apply to SODEC?
Yes, but producers must demonstrate at least one professionally produced and distributed audiovisual work in Quebec within the past 8 years. Truly first-time producers without this track record are unlikely to be eligible. First-time applicants to SODEC must also contact [email protected] at least one month before the deadline.
Must the application be submitted in French?
Yes — all SODEC applications must be submitted in French regardless of the production's language. English-language productions can apply but compete for a smaller allocation (SODEC dedicates at least 80% of funds to French-language originals).
What is the difference between the Production Aid and Development programs?
The Development program covers the project development phase (script, rights, financing) at up to 50% of costs (max $250,000). The Production Aid covers actual production at up to 65% (max $4M for features). Development funding is typically obtained first, before production funding is applied for.
Can I combine SODEC production funding with Telefilm Canada or CMF?
Yes — stacking SODEC, Telefilm, and CMF funding is the standard financing structure for Quebec films. Each funder reviews the complete financing plan, and each government assistance amount reduces the eligible cost base for the others.
How long does it take to receive a decision?
Typically 4-6 months from the submission deadline to the funding decision, depending on the volet and intake cycle. Feature film applications (Volet 1) may take up to 5-6 months due to external review committee assessment.

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