Alberta Media Fund — Production Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Media production companies operating in Alberta - Independent producers based in Alberta - Production teams with Alberta operations - Companies producing content for film, television, digital media, or streaming platforms - Both incorporated businesses and sole proprietorships engaged in media production - Note: Applicants must demonstrate Alberta-based production activities and crew employment ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $125,000 CAD per project - Coverage Rate: Up to 25% of total eligible production costs - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution, not loan) - Matching Requirement: Applicant must fund the remaining 75% of eligible costs through other sources - No co-funding stipulation mentioned: Private investment, other grants, or producer equity acceptable as matching funds ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Production crew wages and salaries (new and established talent) - Alberta-based crew employment costs - Production facility rentals in Alberta - Equipment rental and technical services - Post-production services (editing, sound, color grading) - Location fees and permits within Alberta - Production materials and supplies - Eligible expenses must be directly tied to content production occurring in Alberta ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Primary Objective: Produce content showcasing Alberta and develop the provincial media industry - Geographic Requirement: Majority of production must occur in Alberta - Employment Mandate: Must hire new or established Alberta-based talent - Project Scope: Content must be complete, broadcast-ready, or distribution-eligible - Reporting: Applicants must demonstrate compliance with Alberta employment and production standards - Funding Drawdown: Likely contingent on project completion and milestone verification - Ineligible Uses: Marketing, distribution, or promotion costs typically excluded