Yukon Film Development Fund

Overview of the Yukon Film Development Fund program:

The purpose of this program is to encourage the growth and development of the Yukon Film industry through the provision of non-repayable financial contributions to assist with the costs of development of film projects in Yukon. Up to 50% of the actual Yukon expenditures to a maximum of $35,000 or 33% of total project expenses (whichever is the lesser) may be available to eligible Yukon residents or Yukon corporations to assist with the costs of development of film projects in Yukon. The applicant is required to have market place support in the form of either a broadcast development agreement, or a distribution arrangement. An additional $10,000 may be available to an applicant if the broadcaster/distributor requires more senior personnel not available in Yukon to be attached to the project.

Benefits of the Yukon Film Development Fund program:

• Up to 50% of the actual Yukon expenditures to a maximum of $35,000 or 33% of total project expenses (whichever is the lesser) may be available to eligible Yukon residents or Yukon corporations to assist with the costs of development of film projects in Yukon.

Eligibility criteria of the Yukon Film Development Fund program:

• The following are eligible to apply to the Film Development Fund:
  • An individual who is a Yukon resident and who owns at least 51% of the project.
  • A Yukon corporation which owns at least 51% of the project and film production is a major, not peripheral activity of their business.
• For this fund, a Yukon corporation is defined as a corporation that is a Yukon registered company which is at least 51% beneficially owned by Yukon residents