Short Film Grants

The Short Film Grants Program awards grants to directors and writer/directors to help with production expenses for short films. Grants are awarded at 3 levels: $500, $1000 and $2000. Selection is made based on the overall quality of the proposal and Octavia Films will never exclude a film from consideration based solely on genre or content, with the exception that the films cannot be documentaries.

These grants are intended for emerging filmmakers, with a limited track record, who can demonstrate a sound knowledge of the craft and show strong potential for future artistic achievement. The grant can be used for any stage of the filmmaking process. For this program, a short film is defined as a film of less than 10 minutes with a budget of no more than $5000.

Eligibility for the Short Film Grants Program is subject to the following rules:

• Applicants must be women between the ages of 18-30
• Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants residing in Ontario
• Students currently enrolled are eligible, but funds cannot be used for school-related projects
• The film must have a budget of no more than $5,000 and a maximum length of 10 minutes
• The applicant must have a completed script for the film
• The applicant must be the director of the film
• The film must be completed within one year of receiving the grant

The initial grants application process runs from December 1, 2011 to February 1, 2012.  Winners will be notified and funds awarded by March 9, 2012.

To apply, download the grant application form, fill it out, and attach it to an email addressed to grants@octaviafilms.com.