The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) is advancing the Northwest Territories (NWT) film and media sector by investing in NWT producers at the pre-development and development stages with the goal of developing professional quality commercial projects.

The NWT Producers Incentive Pilot Program (PIPP) is designed to:

• Support the growth and sustainability of the NWT film and media sector
• Build the skills and experience of NWT film professionals
• Raise the NWT’s global profile as a filming destination
• Encourage the development of homegrown projects to be shot on location in the NWT
• Diversify the economies of all NWT regions and communities through film and media opportunities.

Who can apply?:

NWT residents and businesses engaged in commercial film and media production who can demonstrate having had at least one:

• completed professional project shown by a recognized broadcaster or distributor (e.g. CBC, Crave),
• or one prior project which has received funding from a market relevant source

A market relevant source can be any one of: a broadcaster, distributor, pay television, or media-focused funding agency (e.g. Telefilm, Canada Media Fund, Harold Greenberg Fund, etc.)

Program Categories:

1) Pre-development:

Up to $10,000 for expenses such as:

• Producer, scriptwriter, or script editor fees
• Option fees or acquisition of rights
• Production of pitching materials
• Travel and research

2) Development:

Up to $25,000 for expenses such as:

• Location scouting
• Marketing plan
• Budget development
• Operational overhead

No deadline to apply. Applications are evaluated on a first-come-first-served basis until budget is allocated.

For full program details and how to apply, email the NWT Film Commission: nwtfilm@gov.nt.ca