Programme de soutien aux initiatives culturelles — Volet Industrie du film et de la télévision ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Production companies (established film and television producers) - Independent filmmakers operating as registered businesses - Television broadcasters and production studios - Digital media production companies (streaming content creators) - Co-production entities (Canadian partners in international projects) - Quebec-based organizations primarily (program specifics vary by province) - Must demonstrate prior industry experience or viable project portfolio - Business must be in good standing with tax authorities ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Size: Up to $2,000,000 CAD per project (scaled based on production budget) - Coverage Rate: Contributes up to 50% of eligible production costs - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution model, not a loan) - Budget Tiers: Funding amounts vary depending on total production budget tier - No Matching Requirement: Applicant must cover remaining 50% through own resources, other grants, or investors - Distribution: Funds typically disbursed in tranches upon milestone completion and invoice submission ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Below-the-line labor costs (crew salaries, technicians, production staff) - Location fees and set rental - Equipment rental and technical services - Post-production costs (editing, color grading, sound mixing, visual effects) - Music licensing and composition fees - Costume design and wardrobe - Props and set construction - Insurance and bonding (production-specific) - Laboratory and processing fees - Permits and regulatory compliance - Quebec/Canadian talent and crew payments ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Canadian Content Requirement: Project must align with Canadian cultural and content standards; typically 50%+ Canadian creative team involvement - Quebec Presence: Significant portion of production must occur in Quebec (if provincial program) - Project Viability: Detailed business plan, budget breakdown,