Propose a Project
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
We produce and distribute all our projects regardless of format within documentary & animation, or of production model (100% funded by the NFB, co-production, or partnership).
Comments on Funding:
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. A creator
2. A co-producer (canadian or international)
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. Visit Our Project Section
2. Find the Right Production Unit
3. Contact the Production Unit
4. Review Submission Requirements
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. For creators
a. Project synopsis (eight lines maximum);
b. Summary (1 to 3 pages) describing the story/subject, the creative approach and point of view. Why do you want to tell this story?* What is your point of view?;
c. Overview of the intended audience. Who will this project interest? What impact are you trying to make with the project?;
d. CV (including filmography) and samples of or links to previous work;
e. For animated films: a portfolio of representative samples of your artwork.
f. Key project details (expected runtime, format, genre, platform, etc.) and current stage of project (preliminary research or development).
*Please note that for projects that treat Indigenous topics, we only accept projects led by Indigenous creators.
2. For co-producer (Canadian or international)
a. General information about the production company and brief CVs of the filmmaker or creator and any key partners who are or expected to be involved;
b. Summary (1 to 3 pages) describing the story/subject, how it will be presented, the creative approach, and the point of view. What is the reason for telling this story?* What is the point of view?;
c. For animated films: a portfolio of representative samples of the artwork;
d. Overview of the target audience. Who is it for? What platform are they likely to view the work on? How will the work be relevant to them?;
e. Budget and financing structure, including major funding sources (confirmed or anticipated) and agreements indicating that the production house holds the production rights;
f. Key project details (expected runtime, format, genre, platform, etc.) and current stage of project (preliminary research or development).
*Please note that for projects that treat Indigenous topics, we only accept projects led by Indigenous creators.
Other Things to Note:
About the author
Maurice