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Alberta Film Tax Credit Program
For screen-based productions where the total production spend is $500,000 or greater, the Film and Television Tax Credit (FTTC), is available to support medium and large-scale productions filming in Alberta.
Learn more about the Film and Television Tax Credit.
Overview
The Alberta Media Fund (AMF) offers a variety of grants to help support the growth, sustainability, competitiveness and business attraction of our province’s cultural industries.
Organizations involved in the creation and development of screen-based productions, digital media, script writing, book publishing, magazine publishing and sound recording can apply for funding.
Funding available includes:
- Alberta Made Production Grant
- Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
- Project/Script Development Grant
- Cultural Industry Grants
- Alberta Production Grant (no longer accepting applications)
- Screen-based Production Grant (no longer accepting applications)
Application deadlines vary per grant. Refer to the grant guidelines relevant to your organization for more information.
This funding allows organizations to:
- promote economic diversification and investment
- develop industry professionals and create jobs
- grow national and international interest
- support the creation of Alberta content
- attract work from inside and outside Alberta
Funding at a glance
| Alberta Made Production Grant | Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant | Project/Script Development Grant | Cultural Industry Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web page | Alberta Made Production Grant | Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant | Project/Script Development Grant | Cultural Industry Grants |
| Funding (max.) | $125,000 | $200,000 | $55,000 per project | Varies, depending on the grant stream |
| Application deadlines | January 16 and July 16 annually | March 1 annually | March 1 annually | |
| Stream priorities | Covers 25% of eligible Alberta labour and non-labour costs | Covers labour expenses for post-production animation and visual effects organizations. | Covers expenses related to script or project development. |
Contact
Connect with the Alberta Media Fund:
Phone: 780-422-8584
Toll free: 310-0000 followed by the number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]
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