Deadline January 21, 2026.
This grant supports emerging Saskatchewan filmmakers with mentorship and production funds to produce content under 10 minutes intended to build the filmmakers’ professional portfolio.
Filmmakers (writer, producer, or director) must be the grant applicant. If applying for a Book to Screen Adaption or a Music Video, the filmmakers are responsible for finding a Saskatchewan publisher or musician collaborator.
- Short-form Content
- Book to Screen Adaptations
- Music Videos
Filmmakers will be paired with a mentor throughout the production process who will advise and work with the teams to finalize video treatment (shot list or storyboard etc.), production budget, production schedule, production agreements, rough cut, and fine cut.
Creative Saskatchewan may provide up to 100% of the approved budget to a maximum of:
$7,500 for a Music Video
$25,000 for Short-Form Content
$30,000 for Book to Screen adaption, of which $5,000 to assist with option and adaption to screenwriting expenses.
Project financing must be used to cover direct expenses related to the production and post-production of the project.
Read all the guidelines and details of Creative Saskatchewan’s Filmmaker’s Grant
Opening date: November 18, 2025
Deadline: January 21, 2026 at 4 PM SK time