CFAs: Film and Video Individual Project Funding (Canada)

Deadline: 01-Mar-2027

The Film and Video Individual Project Funding program is inviting Alberta-based artists, arts administrators, and ensembles to apply for support for independent film and video arts projects. The programme supports the development of Alberta’s independent film and video arts sector by funding creative projects undertaken by individual artists, arts administrators, and ensembles. The programme is designed to support the creative development and production of independent film and video works in Alberta. It recognizes contributions from artists with diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, women, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Funding can support the creation, production, dissemination, research, marketing, and training activities directly related to film and video arts. Applicants can request up to $18,000 for an eligible film or video arts project. The grant can cover up to 100% of eligible project costs.

Eligible expenses may include:

Applicants should ensure that requested expenses are directly related to the eligible project activities. The programme supports independent film and video arts projects across a range of genres and activities.

Eligible projects may include:

Supported genres include narrative shorts and features, experimental shorts, documentaries, and animation. To qualify, the applicant must retain at least 75% of the copyright in the project. The applicant must also maintain full editorial and creative control over the work. These requirements help ensure that funded projects remain independently controlled by the artists or eligible project owners. The programme is open to eligible Alberta-based individual artists, arts administrators, and ensembles.

Applicants must:

Ensembles and collectives may also apply if all project co-owners meet the eligibility requirements. Ensembles or collectives can apply for funding for eligible film and video projects. However, all project co-owners must meet the programme’s eligibility requirements. This includes the requirements relating to Alberta residency, immigration or citizenship status, the one-year Alberta residency period, and other programme conditions. The programme recognizes the diverse backgrounds and experiences of Alberta’s independent film and video arts community.

Applications are encouraged from:

The programme aims to support a diverse range of creative voices within Alberta’s independent film and video sector. The funding can cover up to 100% of eligible project costs.

Eligible expenses include:

Expenses should be directly connected to the eligible project. Applicants must meet all programme eligibility conditions. In particular, applicants who are incorporated are not eligible under the stated requirements. Ensembles and collectives must also ensure that every project co-owner meets the required eligibility criteria. Certain activities and expenses are excluded from funding.

Ineligible projects and costs include:

Applicants should ensure that their proposed project and budget do not include these excluded activities or costs. The programme is intended to support independent film and video arts rather than projects that are primarily commercial in nature. Projects that are primarily commercial are therefore not eligible for funding. Training may be eligible when it is directly related to film and video arts. However, recreational training and activities undertaken for academic credit are excluded from funding. Applicants should clearly demonstrate how any proposed training contributes directly to their film and video arts project. Capital purchases and capital development are not eligible for funding. The programme also does not cover expenses incurred before the application is submitted. Applicants should therefore plan their project budgets carefully and avoid committing eligible project expenses before submitting their application. Independent artists often require financial support to develop, produce, promote, and disseminate creative works. The Film and Video Individual Project Funding programme provides targeted support for independent film and video arts while allowing eligible applicants to request funding for a broad range of creative and project-related expenses. By supporting artists, arts administrators, and ensembles, the programme contributes to the development of Alberta’s independent film and video arts sector. It is a funding programme that supports Alberta-based artists, arts administrators, and ensembles undertaking independent film and video arts projects. Applicants can request up to $18,000. Yes. The grant can support up to 100% of eligible project costs. Eligible applicants include Alberta-based individual artists, arts administrators, and ensembles who meet the programme’s residency, citizenship or immigration, organisational, and other requirements. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons. Applicants must have lived in Alberta for at least one year before applying. Yes. Ensembles or collectives can apply if all project co-owners meet the programme’s eligibility requirements. No. Applicants must not be incorporated. The applicant must retain at least 75% of the copyright in the project. Yes. The applicant must maintain full editorial and creative control. Supported genres include narrative shorts and features, experimental shorts, documentaries, and animation. Funding can also support related creation, production, dissemination, research, marketing, and training activities. Yes. Basic living expenses can be supported up to $3,000 per month. No. Projects already funded by the Alberta Media Fund are ineligible. No. Capital purchases and capital development are not eligible. No. Recreational training is ineligible. No. Activities for academic credit are not eligible. No. Projects that are primarily commercial are ineligible. No. Expenses incurred