Yukon media funds
The Government of Yukon has a range of new funding programs to support the territory’s filmmakers. These programs provide economic benefits and employment opportunities for Yukoners. The programs include the Yukon:
- Predevelopment Fund;
- Development Fund;
- Media Production Fund; and
- Training Fund.
The revamped funds incorporate feedback we received from the film industry during public engagements. These media funds replace the previous film funds, including the:
- Film Location Incentive;
- Film Training Initiative;
- Filmmakers Fund;
- Film Development Fund; and
- Film Production Fund.
Highlights
- We increased the annual budget of the programs by $500,000. The old budget was $660,000 and the new budget is $1,160,000.
- As requested by industry, we introduced business guidelines. These provide transparency in program administration from application to final reporting.
- We removed the requirement for a financial commitment from a broadcaster, distributor or online platform.
- The changes to the media funding programs align with major film, television and digital media funding agencies across Canada.
- Many of the changes respond to specific requests from the industry and will make the programs more accessible.
- These changes will increase employment opportunities for Yukoners in higher skilled, better paying and more creative roles in the Yukon's media production sector.
Learn about the new funds
Predevelopment Fund
If you're a Yukon producer, this fund can help you develop your idea for a professional film, television program or digital media project. You can receive funding to help attract commitments from broadcasters, distributors or online platforms for further development or production.
You can receive up to 75 per cent of the eligible costs in your predevelopment budget, up to a maximum of $15,000.
Development Fund
If you have a distribution commitment from a broadcaster, distributor or online platform, this fund can provide funding for your professional film, television program or digital media project. You must demonstrate market demand for the project in the form of a licence agreement or a letter of interest.
You can receive up to 50 per cent of the costs in your development budget, up to a maximum of $40,000.
Media Production Fund
This fund can provide you with funding to produce a professional film, television program or digital media project. You must demonstrate market demand for the project in the form of a licence agreement or a letter of interest. You must have a minimum of 3 Yukoners in key positions.
You can receive a minimum rebate of 25 per cent of your approved Yukon spend. The 25 per cent rebate increases if the project has Yukon ownership or if you have additional Yukon residents in key positions. The maximum potential rebate is 40 per cent of Yukon spend.
Training Fund
Yukon residents
If you're a Yukon producer or technician and you want to develop your skills to create films, television programs and digital content, then you can apply to this fund.
You can apply for funding for training in:
- developing;
- producing;
- post-producing; and
- marketing.
You can receive funding equal to 75 per cent of your approved cash expenses, up to a maximum of $10,000. No more than 50 per cent of your total budget can be travel costs.
Yukon non-profit organizations
A Yukon non-profit organization can apply for funding to offer training programs to Yukoners. The programs must increase opportunities for Yukoners to work in the film, television and digital production industries.
An organization can receive 75 per cent of its approved cash expenses, up to a maximum of $25,000. No more than 50 per cent of the total budget can be travel costs.
Apply for funding
Predevelopment Fund
- Learn more about the Predevelopment Fund.
- Read the program policy and business guidelines.
- Prepare your application.
- The next intake date for the 2022–23 fiscal year is October 3, 2022.
- We'll accept applications for the 2023–24 fiscal year on:
- May 1, 2023; and
- October 3, 2023.
Development Fund
- Learn more about the Development Fund.
- Read the program policy and business guidelines.
- Prepare your application.
- We're now accepting applications for the 2022–23 fiscal year.
- We'll accept applications for the 2023–24 fiscal year on April 3, 2023.
Media Production Fund
- Learn more about the Media Production Fund.
- Read the program policy and business guidelines.
- Prepare your application.
- We're now accepting applications for the 2022–23 fiscal year.
- We'll accept applications for the 2023–24 fiscal year on March 1, 2023.
Training Fund
- Learn more about the Training Fund.
- Read the program policy.
- Prepare your application as a Yukon resident or non-profit organization.
- We're now accepting applications for the 2022–23 fiscal year.
- We'll accept applications for the 2023–24 fiscal year on May 15, 2023.
Contact
If you have questions about the media funds email reel.yukon@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5400 or toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 5400.