ALL FUNDING PROGRAMS
The ESIO can invest in your screen media project or venture, assist with location scouting costs, furnish location rebates and contribute to marketing/consulting expenses.
Edmonton Screen Media Fund
A flexible fund with an investment-oriented perspective, no deadlines and the potential to contribute at any stage of your project or venture.
Key highlights- Invests in audiovisual and interactive digital media formats
- Invests in projects or ventures
- Equity investments
- Available to local or guest enterprises
Early Stage Project Grants
The Early Stage Project Grant program assists with third-party costs incurred during the initial planning phase of a project.
Key highlights- Applicants can apply for funding of 75% of the costs, up to a maximum of $3,500.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm MDT on March 27, 2023.
- Designed to support third-party costs at the beginning of a project.
Market Access Grants
The Market Access Grant program provides funding to cover third-party costs to allow individuals to attend markets to advance a project.
Key highlights- Applicants can apply for funding of up to a maximum of $3,500.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm MDT on March 27, 2023.
- Activities at markets can include pitching, demoing, training or other element.
Location Scouting Support
Edmonton has urban and rural locations in the studio zone and some of the most eclectic architecture to be found anywhere.
Key highlights- Reimbursement of the costs of local transportation, meals and accommodation
- Assistance with the costs of a local locations person for up to three days
- Assistance with applying for location permits
Location Rebates
Locations rebates are available to help offset the costs of Edmonton Metro locations.
Key highlights- Rebates on film location fees.
- Rebates on site relocation costs.
- Rebates on municipal services such as police and fire.
Event Sponsorships
The ESIO assesses event sponsorship requests based on their potential impact on the Edmonton screen media sector.
Key highlights- Support for screen industries events
- support for screen industries organizations
- support for screen industries initiatives
Start Alberta
The new Start Alberta Deal Flow Platform joins more than 40 other tech startup ecosystem solutions, including the UK, France, Berlin and Amsterdam.
Key highlights- Creators, companies, and entrepreneurs can build their presence.
- Access to accelerators and funding opportunities for Alberta companies.
- Encourages investors to seek out Edmontonian talent and projects.