Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund

📋 Eligible Entities - Independent filmmakers based in or producing work in Nunavut - Film production companies operating in Nunavut - Digital media creators and content producers in Nunavut - Television producers based in Nunavut - Indigenous creators and production teams in Nunavut - Solo practitioners and small production collectives Note: Applicants must demonstrate a connection to Nunavut and commitment to local production. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Base Grant Amount: Up to $7,500 per project - Bonus Funding Available: Additional funds provided for qualifying criteria: - Inuktut language production (bonus tier available) - Original production work (bonus tier available) - Internet uploading/downloading infrastructure (bonus tier available) - Repayability: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Matching Requirements: Not specified in program description; verify with administrator - Total Potential Award: Exact maximum with bonuses not specified; confirm with program office --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Self-distancing type activities for TV production - Self-distancing type activities for film production - Self-distancing type activities for digital media production - Internet uploading infrastructure and costs - Internet downloading infrastructure and costs - Inuktut language production elements - Original content development and production - Associated production costs aligned with COVID-safe practices --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Geographic Requirement: Project must have strong Nunavut connection - Language Incentive: Projects utilizing Inuktut language receive enhanced funding consideration - Originality Requirement: Preference for original productions over adaptations - Digital Distribution: Projects demonstrating Internet distribution capability receive bonus consideration - Self-Distancing Compliance: All production activities must follow self-distancing protocols - Funding Timeline: Specific application deadlines and payment schedules should be confirmed with program administrator - Reporting Requirements: Likely requires project completion reporting and proof of fund usage (standard for territorial grants) - Deliverables: Confirmation of project completion and content production