The Equity and Emerging Development Program aims to provide direct and targeted support to emerging and/or equity seeking B.C. filmmakers. Creators can receive a grant of up to $10,000 to cover the cost of bringing together a development team to do research, develop a concept or write a script. The grants are available for a wide range of content including scripted feature length films or series, animated features or series, and documentaries/factual one-offs or series.
The goal of this program is to support equity and diversity in B.C.’s domestic motion picture sector by increasing access to funding for underrepresented filmmakers.
Applications in Process
| Funding Round | Fiscal Year | Applications Open | Applications Close |
| Round 1 | 2021/22 | June 22, 2021 | July 26, 2022 |
| Round 2 | 2023/24 | March 28, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| Round 3 | 2024/25 | January 29, 2025 | March 5, 2025 |
| Round 4 | 2025/26 | October 29, 2025 | December 3, 2025 |
Guidelines, program materials, and form can be found below.
Miranda Ryan
Program Analyst
mryan (at) creativebc.com
Katie Czenczek
Program Coordinator
kczenczek (at) creativebc.com
Guidelines
Equity + Emerging Development 2025/26 Guidelines
Resources
Equity + Emerging Development Evaluation Matrix 2025/26
Equity + Emerging Development Application Checklist 2025/26
Equity + Emerging Development Budget Template 2025/26
Equity + Emerging Development Filmography Template 2025/26
Equity + Emerging Frequently Asked Questions 2025/26
Equity + Emerging Final Report
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