Propose a Project
We produce and distribute documentary and animation projects across multiple formats – series, mid-length, shorts and features- and diverse collaborations model- 100% funded by the NFB, co-production, or partnership.
We accept proposals from filmmakers year-round. For 100% NFB projects, we produce and distribute all documentary and animation formats- including shorts, features, mid-length, and short form series as well as formats we haven’t yet considered!
Offered by National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
Amount
Projects 100% funded by the NFB, co-production, or partnership
Quick eligibility check
Who can apply
- Director is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (in the case of a co-production, the production company is additionally a Canadian corporation and the director is also a Canadian citizen);
- Project is a documentary or animated work (short, feature, mid-length or series);
- Project is in its early stages;
- The filmmaker does not currently have an active project with the NFB (including through FAP or ACIC);
- No producer is attached to the project, unless it’s a co-production (details about co-productions can be found here)
About the funding
We produce and distribute documentary and animation projects across multiple formats – series, mid-length, shorts and features- and diverse collaborations model- 100% funded by the NFB, co-production, or partnership.
Our approach is grounded in creative collaborations; we work with creators from idea to release, with robust resources, development time and hands-on presence throughout production.
Similar programs
| Program | Type | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AgriScience Program – Projects | Grant, In-Kind Support | Up to $5 million per project and $10 million per applicant over the program's duration (2023 to 2028) | Open |
| Co-produce with us | Investment, In-Kind Support | No fixed amount | Open |
