Fonds pour la PI —Contenu linéaire ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian-controlled private corporations - Canadian production companies with established track records - Independent producers with legal business registration in Ontario - Partnerships and joint ventures (with Canadian majority ownership) - Exclusions: Non-profits, sole proprietors, foreign-controlled entities, and individuals without incorporated business structures ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Funding Range: Varies by project phase and scope; typically supports a percentage of eligible production budget - Matching Requirements: Co-financing from other sources generally required (private investment, broadcaster commitment, or other public funding) - Payment Structure: Staged disbursements tied to production milestones and deliverables - Specific amounts: Determined on a case-by-case basis during application review ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Development Phase: - Screenwriting and story development - Research and concept testing - Pre-production planning and design - Production Phase: - Cast and crew salaries (above-the-line and below-the-line) - Location fees and set construction - Camera, lighting, and sound equipment rental - Post-production costs (editing, color grading, sound design, visual effects) - Music licensing and composition - Digital Series Specific: - Platform optimization and distribution preparation - Digital marketing materials (within limits) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligible Content: Feature-length fiction films, documentaries, or digital series produced in Ontario - Budget Minimums: Typically projects must meet minimum production budgets (exact thresholds vary) - Ontario Production Requirement: Substantial portion of production must occur in Ontario; Ontario residents must comprise majority of crew - Reporting & Accountability: Recipients must submit financial statements, production reports, and final deliverables matching funding agreement terms - Timeline: Production must commence within specified period following funding approval; completion deadlines enforced - IP & Rights: Funder may retain certain rights to content for promotional