Grant Analysis: Programme pour le long métrage documentaire — volet autochtone ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Production companies developing feature-length documentaries - Indigenous creators and producers holding at least 51% of copyright/authorship rights - Partnerships where Indigenous stakeholders maintain majority creative control (≥51% copyright ownership) - Projects must demonstrate commercial viability with box office revenue potential - Applicants must be registered Canadian entities ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to 49% of production costs - Matching Requirement: Applicants must secure the remaining 51% of financing from other sources - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Funding Structure: Contribution-based model where the funder covers less than half, incentivizing producer investment and risk-sharing ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Production payroll and crew costs - Equipment rental and acquisition - Post-production services (editing, sound, color grading, VFX) - Distribution and marketing expenses related to theatrical release - Professional services (legal, accounting) - Insurance and bonding - Location and facility costs - Indigenous consultation and community engagement activities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Indigenous Ownership Requirement: Minimum 51% of copyright/authorship rights must belong to Indigenous peoples - Commercial Viability: Documentary must demonstrate realistic box office revenue potential; artistic merit alone is insufficient - Co-funding Obligation: Minimum 51% of total production budget must come from other verified sources before grant is released - Reporting: Recipients must report on box office performance and audience reach post-release - Canadian Content: Project must meet Canadian film production standards and eligibility criteria - Budget Accountability: All expenses must be documented and tied to approved production budget categories