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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.

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  Opening Soon

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 Open for Applications for Round 3 2024/25

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  Program Closed

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  Applications in Process

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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

Please note that while we strive to open applications for each funding round on the scheduled dates listed above, these dates may be subject to change. We strongly recommend reviewing the guidelines and application packages before submitting, as updates or changes may apply to each funding round.

Guidelines and program materials from the previous round (Round 3 – 2024/25) can be found below. Updated guidelines, materials and templates for Round 4 – 2025/26 will be available when applications open.

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Miranda Ryan
Program Analyst
mryan (at) creativebc.com

Katie Czenczek 
Program Coordinator
kczenczek (at) creativebc.com

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Guidelines

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Application Form

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Resources

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A virtual business and financing series presented by CBC, CAVCO and CMPA

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