Arts & Crafts
Film Commission
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| On set of Black Swan Films production, A Song for the Dead - by Coal Photography |
The unique landscape, natural environment and vibrant cultural essence of the Northwest Territories (NWT) offer a spectacular backdrop for film and television production in Canada's North.
By acting as a liaison to key contacts and service providers, communities, production companies and the Government, the NWT Film Commission works with industry professionals seeking to capture the images and sounds of this spectacular land and the wonderful people who live here.
Click here for a profile of the film industry in the NWT
RESOURCES
Northwest Territories Film Suppliers Guide
For listings of NWT individuals, businesses and organizations that provide specific areas of expertise, products and services to assist film productions on location in the NWT, click here.
For a listing of companies supplying charter and scheduled air travel in the Northwest territories, click here.
If you are a NWT business or organization that should be included in the NWT Suppliers Guide, please click here to download a copy of the NWT Film Suppliers Guide Registration Form Package.
Northwest Territories Information
To learn more about our scenic Territory, where to stay, and how to get here, visit spectacularnwt.com.
For industry-focused profiles of each of the NWT's five regions, click here.
Northwest Territories Photo and Video Database
Visit this photo database and see for yourself the beauty and diversity of our landscapes and people.
FILM FUNDING
The Department of Industry, Tourism, and Investment (ITI) has focused on finding better ways to promote diversification of our economy while continuing to promote and support development opportunities in all communities. The Support to Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) Policy intends to replace the existing Business Development Fund and Grants to Small Business Programs to focus more especially on the smaller communities.
In addition to this funding, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has dedicated $100,000 towards film industry funding for the 2011/12 fiscal year, available through the Support to Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) Policy.
Listen to an interview with the Associate Film Commissioner about new dedicated funding for the film industry.
Funding may be available for:
| * | First Productions - To assist applicants with certain costs associated with completing their first film project. Amount available: Up to a maximum of $5,000. |
| * | Marketing and Promotion - to assist applicants to market or promote their skills, services or productions, to increase sales of new or existing NWT film and media arts products and services. Amount available: Up to a maximum of $15,000 per fiscal year. |
| * | Film Sponsorship Support - to assist qualified film and media arts businesses in supporting commercial media productions, including co-productions in the NWT. Amount available: Up to a maximum of $15,000 per fiscal year. |
Click here for more information specific to each category of the NWT Film Contributions.
Click here to view a Fact Sheet on the Policy, here to view a brochure, or you can click here to view a copy of the SEED Policy and application form.
| How to Apply: Contact your local Industry, Tourism and Investment office for more information and to see if you are eligible: |
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| South Slave Region (Fort Smith) Tel: (867)872-6430 Fax: (867) 872-4628 |
North Slave Region (Yellowknife) Tel: (867) 920-8967 Fax: (867) 873-6109 |
Inuvik Region (Inuvik) Tel: (867) 777-7196 Fax: (867) 777-7321 |
| Dehcho (Fort Simpson) Tel: (867) 695-7500 Fax: (867) 695-7501 |
Sahtu Region (Norman Wells) Tel: (867) 587-7170 Fax: (867) 587-3018 |
Or Email: nwtfilm@gov.nt.ca |
OTHER RESOURCES
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment supports the production and dissemination of film, audio and digital media works by northern creators under the Northern Film and Media Arts contributions program.
The NWT Arts Council provides recommendations to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment on financial awards for creative artistic projects in the visual, literary, media and performing arts, and on issues and policies associated with the arts and artists.
FundMyFilm.ca is Canada's largest one stop directory for Film Funding Resources, Tax Credits, Film Festivals, Broadcasters, Distributors, Associations, Unions and Guilds!
INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS
To view the 2011 report NWT Film and Media Arts Industry: Growing The Sector, Click Here.
To view the 2011 report A Review of Film Commission Mandates, Click Here.
To contact the NWT Film Commissioner, phone: (867) 920-8793 or e-mail nwtfilm@gov.nt.ca