Ontario Creates Film Fund
Also known as: OMDC Film Fund · Film Fund - Development · Film Fund - Production
The Ontario Creates Film Fund no longer takes applications: the official page states 'Ontario Creates' new IP (Intellectual Property) Fund has replaced the Film Fund' (launched January 2025). Its Development and Production support for feature film and series continues as the IP Fund's Linear Content stream, Development $5,000-$25,000, Production up to $400,000 for drama features. Apply there instead.
Key facts
- Amount
- Amount not published by funder
- Instrument
- Conditional contribution
- Status
- Superseded see successor program
- Built for
- Film & television
Common questions
Is the Ontario Creates Film Fund still open?
No. Ontario Creates' official page states the new IP (Intellectual Property) Fund has replaced the Film Fund. Applications now go to the IP Fund's Linear Content stream.
Where did the Development and Production streams go?
Into the IP Fund - Linear Content stream, which supports Development and Production for feature film (drama and documentary) and digital series, with 2026 deadlines of April 21 and September 22.
I have an old Film Fund commitment, who do I contact?
Ontario Creates program inquiries: programs@ontariocreates.ca or 416-642-6695.
Where else could this money come from?
Chosen by what these programs have in common with this one, not by hand. The reason is shown for each, so you can judge whether it holds.
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Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)
Open, continuous intake same funder (Ontario Creates); both for film & television; film, tv, ontario creates — Up to 18% of costs
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Ontario Film & Television Tax Credit (with regional bonus)
Open, continuous intake same funder (Ontario Creates); both for film & television; film — Varies; see program
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NOHFC Cultural Supports, Film & Television Stream
Open, continuous intake both for film & television; film — Up to 50% of costs
Notes on this record
Supersession verified on the official Film Fund page 2026-08-17: 'Ontario Creates' new IP (Intellectual Property) Fund has replaced the Film Fund.' The IP Fund launched January 2025, combining the Film Fund and the IDM Fund's Concept Definition and Production programs. Historic Film Fund amounts intentionally omitted, see ontario-creates-ip-fund for current figures.
Apply
Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there: