About the Program
The Project Development Fund enables B.C.-owned and controlled production companies to build on development commitments secured from broadcasters, distributors and funding agencies. The fund encourages support for existing and emerging domestic companies and provides financing in the form of non-recoupable advances for feature film script development, dramatic or animated TV projects, or documentaries. Applications are evaluated on a first come/first served basis, and funding is available until the budget for the program is expended. A non-recoupable advance, matching up to 50% of the eligible triggering agent commitment, is available.
Please note that international treaties or inter-provincial co-productions are eligible under this program.
Applications Open: Monday, April 27, 2026.
Applications for the 2026/27 Project Development Fund are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget for the fiscal year has been fully committed (ending March 31, 2027).
Applications must be submitted to Creative BC no later than 60 days after the date that the B.C. applicant receives the letter of commitment or long-form development agreement with the Triggering Agent.
Guidelines and program materials can be found below. Please contact Creative BC staff with any questions.
Raquel Dominguez Simpson
Email: rdsimpson (at) creativebc.com
Heather Campbell
Email: hcampbell (at) creativebc.com
