This section outlines the general requirements, regulations, Manitoba content requirements and final reporting audit requirements applicable to ALL film programs. They are to be used in conjunction with the specific program funding guidelines.
General Information Principals and Regulations (pdf 138.6kb)
MARKET DRIVEN TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT FINANCING PROGRAM |
MARKET DRIVEN FEATURE FILM DEVELOPMENT FINANCING PROGRAM |
MARKET DRIVEN TELEVISION PRODUCTION FINANCING PROGRAM |
MARKET DRIVEN FEATURE FILM PRODUCTION FINANCING PROGRAM |
EMERGING TALENT MATCHING FUNDS PROGRAM |
FEATURE FILM MARKETING FUND PROGRAM |
ACCESS TO FESTIVALS AND ACCESS TO FESTIVALS PROGRAMS |
FINAL REPORTING FORMS FOR PRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT |
This program is designed to assist eligible applicants with the development of viable motion picture concepts into dramatic screenplays for television. The three identified phases for investment purposes are:
Phase I–Concept to Fully Developed Treatment
Up to 50% of approved eligible costs, to a maximum of $5,000.00 (depending upon genre category and length)
Phase II–Treatment to First Draft Screenplay
Up to 50% of approved eligible costs, to a maximum of $10,000.00 (depending upon genre category and length)
Phase III–First Draft Screenplay to Final Draft Screenplay
Up to 50% of approved eligible costs, dependent upon amount accessed in other phases, as total Development Financing investment has maximums based on project genre category and length.
Development investments are capped at a maximum of $25,000.00 for all three phases or 50% of approved eligible costs whichever is lesser.
Applicants must have confirmed funding in place from a third-party source and a broadcaster’s cash commitment of 20% of the budget or a strong letter of interest from a distributor.
Guidelines of Market Driven Television Development Financing Program (pdf 83.7kb)
Application for Market Driven Television Development Financing Program (pdf 571.6kb)
This program will assist eligible applicants with the development of viable motion picture concepts into screenplays for theatrical release. Full length documentaries and movies for television are not eligible.
The four identified phases for investment purposes are:
Phase I–Concept To Fully Developed Treatment
Up to 50% of approved eligible costs, as defined in Appendix A of Guidelines.
Applicants must include a letter of interest or intent from a bona fide Distributor in order to be eligible for this phase. No other market trigger is essential for eligibility.
Phase II–Treatment To First Draft Screenplay
Up to 50% of approved eligible costs, as defined in Appendix A of Guidelines.
Projects must show market potential through a strong letter of interest from an acceptable Distributor, or evidence of other market funding from a third party source (such as Telefilm Canada, the Harold Greenberg Fund, etc.), or both.
Phase III–Second Draft Screenplay
Up to 50% of approved eligible costs, as defined in Appendix A of Guidelines.
Projects must show market potential through a strong letter of interest from an acceptable Distributor, or evidence of other market funding from a third party source (such as Telefilm Canada, the Harold Greenberg Fund, etc.), or both.
Phase IV–Final Draft Screenplay & Packaging
Up to 50% of approved eligible costs, as defined in Appendix A of Guidelines. Note that this amount may be reduced depending on amounts accessed in earlier phases of development so as not to exceed overall project development cap of $35,000.00
Applicants must show market potential through a letter of commitment from an acceptable Distributor. Development investments are capped at a maximum of $35,000.00 for all four phases or 50% of approved eligible costs whichever is lesser.
Guidelines for Market Driven Feature Film Development Financing Program (pdf 17.9kb)
Application for Market Driven Television Development Financing Program (pdf 555.8kb)
DEADLINE DATE FOR COMPLETE APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS:
Deadline: Drama AND Non-Drama – Monday, April 26, 2010
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
1. Applicants are advised that the deadline will be strictly enforced and LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
2. Applicants are advised that complete documentation is required on submission of applications.
3. Applicants must be in good standing (not in default) with MANITOBA FILM MUSIC at the time of application.
4. Productions must have minimum confirmed financing of 75% in order to apply. Commitment letters and/or long form agreements confirming financing MUST be submitted WITH all applications. Productions with less than 75% confirmed financing or without confirmed financing documentation will be returned to the Applicant.
5. The first day of hard prep MUST occur AFTER March 15, 2010 AND/OR the first day of principal photography must occur AFTER March 31, 2010.
Late applications, incomplete applications, applications from those in default with MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC, and applications where either hard prep or principal photography has commenced before the cut-off date indicated above will not be ranked or considered.
Guidelines for Market Driven Television Production Financing Program (pdf 80.4kb)
Production Equity Audit Guidelines (50KB) (pdf 85.9kb)
Market Driven Television Production Financing 2009-2010 Evaluation Criteria (pdf 56.4kb)
Application for Market Driven Television Production Financing Program (pdf 780.9kb)
There is no set deadlines for Feature Film Production, applications can be sent in throughout the year.
This program assists in the production financing of a fully developed feature film program through equity investments and/or recoupable advances bearing no interest.
MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC’s investment in any production will not normally exceed the lesser of:
- 20% of the total production budget, or
- 30% of the portion of the production budget to be paid to Manitoba residents and businesses (the Manitoba expenditure)
Guidelines for Market Driven Feature Film Production Financing Program (pdf 135.4kb)
Production Equity Audit Guidelines (pdf 85.9kb)
Application for Market Driven Feature Film Production Financing Program (pdf 819.9kb)
This program is designed to support entry-level filmmakers, who have received production funding awards through a competitive process from a recognized industry organization (eg. Telefilm, NSI, Manitoba Arts Council).
Financial participation is in the form of an equity investment, and may be up to 50% of a project’s total budget, to a maximum of $10,000.00 or an amount equal to the value of the award that is being matched, whichever is the lesser. Funds will be disbursed according to a prearranged schedule and project reporting requirements. Financial participation is based on a number of factors, including the project size and scope, Manitoba Content points, marketing plan and availability of funds.
Projects that have received funding through a juried process that MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC has financially contributed to are ineligible.
Guidelines for Emerging Talent Matching Funds Program (pdf 144.9kb)
Application for Emerging Talent Matching Funds Program (pdf 733.7kb)
Applications must be received at least three weeks prior to the event/release, and will be accepted throughout the year, funds permitting.
This program assists assists Productions/Applicants with the promotion and marketing of Feature Film Projects at time of theatrical release, Festivals and Markets to either enhance the promotion and marketing of the release theatrically and/or to attract the attention of distributors/sales agents to support the increase in commercial interest in the project. It is not the intention of the program to duplicate support in areas already covered under MMPIA’s M3P Access to Markets, Access to Festivals, and Professional Marketing Fund, and as such does not apply to travel, accommodations, or per diems, and/or promotional or marketing activities covered under the Winnipeg Film Group’s Marketing Fund. It is also intended to compliment not replace resources, financial and otherwise, committed by the distributors of the film.
Guidelines for Feature Film Marketing Fund Program (pdf 47.8kb)
Application for Feature Film Marketing Fund Program (pdf 662.8kb)
Administered by On Screen Manitoba, the Access programs provide support for Manitoba producers, writers, directors and/or distributors in attending and enhancing their presence at professionally organized film and television industry markets and/or film festivals, and other related approved events.
To download guidelines and application forms please click on the following link: www.onscreenmanitoba.com
Employment Report Form (pdf 450.8kb)
Manitoba Expenditures Report (Form B(2) - Development (pdf 398.7kb)
Manitoba Expenditures Report (Form B(2) - Production (pdf 413.8kb)
Revenue Recoupment Form (pdf 425.1kb)
Final Cost Report - Development (pdf 415.9kb)