Film and Video Individual Project Funding

Overview of the Film and Video Individual Project Funding program:

This funding program supports professional independent film and video artists in Alberta who are developing creative, non-commercial projects in genres such as narrative film, documentary, experimental video, animation, or digital media art. The grant helps artists with project-specific expenses related to the research, development, creation, production, post-production, or presentation of their work. The program emphasizes artistic merit, originality, and professional growth, encouraging independent work that is driven by the artist's vision and contributes to the evolution of the film and media arts field in Alberta. Projects may be standalone or part of a larger body of work, as long as the funding request is for a specific, time-bound activity. This is not a commercial or industry development fund—projects must not be intended primarily for commercial profit, and the artist must retain creative control.

Benefits of the Film and Video Individual Project Funding program:

• Funding provides up to $18,000
• Enables independent artists to explore new techniques, formats, or topics
• Supports creative control and innovation in film and media arts
• Facilitates professional development through focused artistic work
• Encourages non-commercial production that contributes to Albertas cultural landscape
• Helps with essential expenses like equipment rental, editing, location costs, research, and artist fees

Eligibility criteria of the Film and Video Individual Project Funding program:

• Eligible Applicants:
• Individual professional artists who:
  • Are Canadian citizens or permanent residents
  • Have lived in Alberta for at least one year before applying
  • Are 18 years or older
  • Are not full-time students
  • Work in independent film, video, or media arts
• Eligible Projects Include:
  • Research and development of new film/video works
  • Writing, scripting, or storyboarding
  • Filming and editing
  • Experimental and digital media creation
  • Festival preparation, subtitling, post-production, or limited presentation