Apply for up to $35,000 to develop a production in Yukon

The Yukon Film Development Fund encourages the growth and development of the Yukon film industry. The fund provides financial support to help Yukoners cover the costs of developing a production that will be filmed in the territory. Our funding is non-repayable except upon sale or transfer to a non-Yukon resident or company.

If you're seeking a comfort letter, find out how to apply for a comfort letter.

Who can apply

You must be a Yukon:

• resident who has lived in Yukon for 365 days; or
• corporation majority owned by Yukon residents who own a minimum 51 per cent of the project.

The project must have a broadcast development agreement, or a distribution arrangement.

Who cannot apply

Distributors, broadcasters and/or broadcast affiliates are not eligible to apply.

How much funding is available?

Our contribution will be based on the lesser of:

• up to 50 per cent of the actual Yukon expenses to a maximum of $35,000; or
• 33 per cent of total project expenses.

An additional $10,000 may be available to you:

• if the broadcaster or distributor needs more senior professionals attached to the project; and
• they are not available in Yukon.

Before you apply

• Review the Yukon Film Development Fund Program Framework for eligible and ineligible activities, intake information, assessment criteria and more.
• Read the Program Policy and Guidelines.
• Contact Media Development to discuss your application.

How to apply

1. Download and complete the application form.
2. If you're applying as a resident, download and complete the Yukon residency declaration.
3. Submit the application form and all required documentation. 
   In person: 303 Alexander Street, 2nd floor, in Whitehorse
   Our office is open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We're closed on statutory holidays.
   Email: reel.yukon@gov.yk.ca (only if under 10 MB)
   Mail:
   Government of Yukon
   Media Development (F-1)
   Box 2703
   Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6