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Northern Ontario Grants
Superseded Partly repayable

Ontario Creates Film Fund

by Ontario Creates

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Superseded see successor program

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.

Apply

Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there:

www.ontariocreates.ca