Services and information
- Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (IDMTC)
This tax credit supports Alberta businesses engaged in developing interactive digital media products.
- Screen-Based Production Grant
This grant supports the creation of film and television production in Alberta.
- Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
Apply for funding to support Alberta companies who use Alberta labour on post-production, visual effects and digital animation projects.
- Alberta Project Script Development Grant
Alberta producers can apply for funding to support the development of their scripts and/or projects.
- Alberta Production Grant
Funding provided to eligible companies for the production of their films, television series and digital media productions in Alberta.
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 industry organizations.
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:
- Screen-based Production Grant
- Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
- Project/Script Development Grant
- Cultural Industry Grants
- Alberta Production Grant
- This grant has been replaced by the Screen-Based Production Grant. Applications received prior to October 3, 2017 are processed under the Alberta Production Grant.
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
| Screen-based Production Grant | Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant | Project/Script Development Grant | Cultural Industry Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web page | Screen-based Production Grant | Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant | Project/Script Development Grant | Cultural Industry Grants |
| Funding (max.) | Up to 30% of eligible production costs to a maximum of $5 million. | $200,000 | $55,000 per project |
Varies, depending on the grant stream |
| Application deadlines | Four application intake windows per year | March 31, 2018 | March 1, 2018 | |
| Stream priorities | Provides funds to support film and television production in Alberta. | Covers labour expenses for post-production animation and visual effects organizations. | Covers expenses related to script or project development. |
Contact
To connect with the Alberta Media Fund program:
Phone: 780-422-8584
Toll free: 310-0000 followed by the number (in Alberta)
Email: Culturalindustries@gov.ab.ca