Short Film Venture Program
The Short Film Venture Program (SFVP) assists emerging New Brunswick filmmakers who have a serious interest in establishing a career in filmmaking and in producing a ācalling cardā film. The program is an initiative of the department in cooperation with the New Brunswick Filmmakers, Co-operative of Fredericton, NB.
Offered by Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Amount
30% of the total cost of the project, up to a maximum of $7,000 for digital projects and $9,000 for celluloid-based projects; plus a $1,000 marketing online strategy grant
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Who can apply
Applicants must:
- be an individual who was a resident in New Brunswick for at least one year preceding the application deadline.
- maintain creative and financial control over the project and own all copyright in it.
- Applicants are permitted to apply with only one (1) submission per year.
- Previous applicants that were not recipients of a SFVP grant are eligible to apply with new projects only.
- take the required film workshops offered by the NB Filmmakers' Co-operative or present proof of equivalent film experience.
- not be currently enrolled in any full-time school or university program.
About the funding
Paid 70% when requested 2 months before the production phase and 30% on receipt of the fine cut copy and final cost report. The $1,000 marketing online strategy grant depends on attending a compulsory marketing online strategy workshop. A minimum of 10% of the production budget must be invested in cash.
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