AFCOOP Grants for Filmmakers:

AFCOOP’s filmmaking grants support the production of local independent films through in-kind equipment and resources. There are grants that are open to the public as well as some that are only open to AFCOOP Full Members. For all grants, the individual applying must hold ownership and creative control of the project. Only Nova Scotia residents are eligible for grants, with the exception of the Analogue Film Grant which is open to filmmakers in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island too.

Grants are given out through a peer-jury process. Jury members are paid for their time. If you’d like to participate on a future AFCOOP peer jury please email Henry: henry@afcoop.ca

There are two deadlines per year – August 1st and December 1st.

Applications will be accepted online only up until 11:59pm on the deadline day.

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FIRST THING GRANT

Provides resources and training to make your first film including:

  • $500 in-kind gear and facilities (valued at regular rates)
  • “Intro to Filmmaking in Nova Scotia” workshop
  • 2 x workshops of your choice
  • Associate Membership
  • 3 x 1hr meetings with an AFCOOP mentor

Eligibility: Open to all applicants including non-members. This grant is intended for filmmakers with little or no experience. If you have made a few shorts on your own but feel like you would benefit from this support then you are certainly still eligible.

SUPER-8 BURSARY

Covers all costs associated with shooting a short Super-8 film including:

  • Two rolls of colour or b&w Super-8 film from the AFCOOP fridge (exact stocks may vary, however we will try to accommodate specific requests)
  • Super-8 camera rental (duration is flexible depending on the needs of the project)
  • Shipping to and from the lab
  • Film processing at a professional film lab
  • Digitization (this will be done in house at AFCOOP unless the filmmaker wishes to pay extra for a professional frame-by-frame scan at the lab)

Eligibility: Open to all applicants including non-members. This grant is suitable for beginner as well as established filmmakers. Super-8 is an accessible entry-level analogue format and AFCOOP staff will provide a camera tutorial/refresher if needed.

FEEDBACK LOOP

Provides professional mentorship from an AFCOOP member or community member for a project you are developing. Examples of types of support you might request include: production feedback from a producer or production manager, script feedback from a screenwriter, or feedback on your rough-cut from an editor. Mentors will be selected from senior AFCOOP members and the community based on the nature of your project. You are welcome to apply with a specific person in mind, however, we can’t guarantee we will be able to match you with that individual.

Eligibility: Open to all applicants including non-members.

ANALOGUE FILM GRANT

Provides resources for the production of project involving analogue film (Super-8, 16mm or 35) including:

  • $500 cash project support
  • $2000 equipment in-kind gear and facilities (valued at regular rates)
  • Ability to be covered under AFCOOP’s production insurance if needed

Eligibility: AFCOOP Full Members only.

INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS GRANT

Provides resources for the production of an independent film project including:

  • $500 cash project support
  • $2000 equipment in-kind gear and facilities (valued at regular rates)
  • Ability to be covered under AFCOOP’s production insurance if needed

Eligibility: AFCOOP Full Members only. Please note that if this funding it being combined with other grants from Arts NS or Canada Council you will need to indicate if those grants are confirmed or pending and indicate how you would proceed with the project without that support.

APPLY HERE