Field & Post Presents
FactualWEST 2020 – Nov 6 & 7
Factual West goes online this year with a scaled down, but still amazing program delivered right to your device. Early bird pricing and discounts for F&P members. Follow the Field & Post Facebook page for details.
Special thanks to Creative BCBell Fund and eOne Films for their support of the 2020 edition.
Field & Post Virtual AGM – Nov 16
As with most things, our Annual General Meeting will be going online this year. Keep your eyes on the Field and Post Facebook page for details on how to vote for your next board representatives.
Call for Submissions
DOXA and VIFF 2020 have proven that COVID-19 can’t keep a good festival down so fire up your creative engine and go make some magic on screen.
Crazy8s Film Society is pleased to announce that it will be launching the 22nd year of Crazy8s, Vancouver’s annual 8 day filmmaking challenge.
Submissions for Crazy8s 2021 are open to submit until October 28, 2020 at www.crazy8s.film
Funding Opportunities
Rogers + Creative BC Documentary and Factual Development Fund
Creative BC and the Rogers Group of Funds are pleased to offer support to encourage the development of motion picture projects in the documentary series and factual series formats. More info here.
Creative BC + CBC Digital Production Fund
CBC and Creative BC have delivered a micro-budget production fund to support the creation of video content from BC producers and creators to be showcased in connection with CBC’s digital platforms. More info here.
Creative BC Project Development Fund
Providing market triggered development financing to BC owned and controlled projects.More info here.
Bell Fund – Short Form Digital Series Non-Fiction
The purpose of the Program is to fund original digital video for online distribution, specifically the production of scripted non-fiction (i.e. documentary and lifestyle/factual programming). Only series will be supported, with a maximum length of 15 minutes per episode and a minimum of 6 episodes. More info here.
Bell Fund – Slate Development
The purpose of the Slate Development program is to help independent production companies diversify their development slate both in terms of numbers of projects and variety of platforms and media by offering financial support for the planning and development of original intellectual property (“IP”). More info here.
ITVS Short-Form Open Call
ITVS is launching its latest round of nonfiction funding for shorts and series, and projects can be in development or production. More info here.
ScreenCraft Film Fund Deadline – Nov 30
Supporting Film Projects with grants up to $30,000
Whether you have a simple screenplay or a film that’s already in production, we want to consider it for our grant program. We consider a range of projects, from standalone screenplays, to fully packaged projects seeking finishing funds.
If your aspirations are solely to become a produced screenwriter, you can rely on ScreenCraft and BondIt to package the winning script with a talented director and in-house production resources with up to $30,000 in cash financing, judged on a case-by-case basis, depending on each project’s budget and needs as determined by an internal jury of industry professionals. More info here.
Bell Fund
The Bell Fund supports Canadian media content makers in creating for, and connecting with, audiences here and everywhere. Click here for more info.
Canadian Media Funding Programs: Ongoing
From the organizers: Through our many programs, we support a dynamic environment where creators, producers, broadcasters, and distributors partner to generate content for Canadians and global audiences to enjoy. Click here to learn more.
Sundance Institute Artist Development Programs: Ongoing
From the organizers: Sundance Institute’s artist programs provide dynamic support at every step of the creative journey for individuals with distinct voices in film, theatre, film composing, episodic storytelling, and emerging platforms. Each program consists of labs, grants, workshops, and ongoing resources for artists to nurture their projects and sustain their careers. Click here for more info.
Film Incentive BC Tax Credit
A refundable labour based incentive for Canadian productions.
FIBC is a refundable corporate income tax credit. When filing tax returns, your corporation may claim a specified percentage of the labour costs incurred while making a production. The credits are applied to reduce tax payable, and any remaining balance is paid to the corporation. More info here.
