🏠 | Nova Scotia | Screenwriters Development Fund

Screenwriters Development Fund

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By Maurice | May 1, 2025

Amount:

$50,000

Type:

Grant

Description:

The Screenwriters Development Fund (SDF) invests in Nova Scotian production companies to develop
scripts by Nova Scotian writers for film and television.

Deadline:

Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have eligible project that meets the criteria:

1. writer fees
2. producer fees
3. rights (options fees) for literary material
4. research or travel expenses
5. story editors and script consultants, including equity, diversity and inclusion consultants
6. screenplay workshopping
7. demo reels and pitch materials

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

1. Review detailed program criteria in the Screenwriters . Development Fund Guidelines.
2. Contact the Screenwriters Development Fund to discuss your project idea and confirm your eligibility.
3. Complete the funding application.
4. Check the application for details on all required supporting documents.
5. Complete the budget template.
6. Send your completed application, supporting documents and budget template by email.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1. funding application form
2. required supporting documents.
3. Budget templeate form

Web Page:

https://beta.novascotia.ca/apply-funding-develop-scripts-nova-scotian-writers-film-and-television-screenwriters-development-fund
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Maurice
Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.