Sasktel Max Equity Fund
No fixed amount
Investment
Description:
The Creative Saskatchewan SaskTel Max Equity Fund provides financial support to eligible Saskatchewan-based independent producers of audiovisual productions. Creative Saskatchewan may invest in eligible projects that demonstrate significant economic, cultural and employment benefit to the Saskatchewan industry, and a high potential of recoupment and profit in the application.
Comments on Funding:
The Fund is a competitive fund that may provide equity investment in support of eligible productions to a maximum of 20% of the approved cash budget.
July 12, 2024 Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. comply with the general eligibility requirements of Creative Saskatchewan
2. be Saskatchewan residents as defined in The Creative Saskatchewan Regulations
3. have experience as producers of film, video or digital delivery productions and must demonstrate their company possesses the necessary expertise to complete the proposed production and associated marketing;
4. be the owner or co-owner of the project, control copyright and receive, subject to commitments to third-party investors, talent and deferring parties, a share of revenues from sales of the project;
5. The production company cannot hold a broadcasting license issued by the CRTC or deal at non-arm’s length with a corporation that holds a license;
6. receive sole or, in the case of co-production, shared and equal stature producer credits on the project. Credits such as associate producer, co-producer and line producer do not satisfy the requirement; and
7. The production company must be incorporated or registered pursuant to an Act to conduct business in Saskatchewan.
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. complete an application through the Online Grant Management System (GMS)
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified.
Other Things to Note:
Opening Date: June 3, 2024
Deadline: July 12, 2024
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