NEXT DEADLINE: December 1st, 2024
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AFCOOP’s filmmaking grants support the production of local independent films through in-kind equipment and resources. There are grants that are open to the public as well as some that are only open to AFCOOP Full Members. For all grants, the individual applying must hold ownership and creative control of the project. Only Nova Scotia residents are eligible for grants.

If you have any inquiries please contact Henry: [email protected]

Applications will be accepted online only up until 11:59pm on December 1, 2024.

FIRST THING GRANT

Provides resources and training to make your first film including:

• $500 in-kind gear and facilities (valued at regular rates)
• “Intro to Filmmaking in Nova Scotia” workshop
• 2 x workshops of your choice
• Associate Membership
• 3 x 1hr meetings with an AFCOOP mentor

Eligibility: Open to all applicants including non-members. This grant is intended for filmmakers with little or no experience. If you have made a few shorts on your own but feel like you would benefit from this support then you are certainly still eligible

SUPER-8 BURSARY

Covers all costs associated with shooting a short Super-8 film including:

• Two rolls of colour or b&w Super-8 film from the AFCOOP fridge (exact stocks may vary, however we will try to accommodate specific requests)
• Super-8 camera rental (duration is flexible depending on the needs of the project)
• Shipping to and from the lab
• Film processing at a professional film lab
• Digitization (this will be done in house at AFCOOP unless the filmmaker wishes to pay extra for a professional frame-by-frame scan at the lab)

Eligibility: Open to all applicants including non-members. This grant is suitable for beginners as well as established filmmakers. Super-8 is an accessible entry-level analogue format and AFCOOP staff will provide a camera tutorial/refresher if needed.

FEEDBACK LOOP

Provides professional mentorship from an AFCOOP member or community member for a project you are developing. Examples of types of support you might request include: production feedback from a producer or production manager, script feedback from a screenwriter, or feedback on your rough-cut from an editor. Mentors will be selected from senior AFCOOP members and the community based on the nature of your project. You are welcome to apply with a specific person in mind, however, we can’t guarantee we will be able to match you with that individual.

Eligibility: Open to all applicants including non-members.

ANALOGUE FILM GRANTS

Provides resources for the production of a project involving analogue film (Super-8, 16mm or 35) including:

• $500 cash project support
• $2000 equipment in-kind gear and facilities (valued at regular rates)
• Ability to be covered under AFCOOP’s production insurance if needed

Eligibility: AFCOOP Full Members only.

INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS GRANT

Provides resources for the production of an independent film project including:

• $500 cash project support
• $2000 equipment in-kind gear and facilities (valued at regular rates)
• Ability to be covered under AFCOOP’s production insurance if needed

Eligibility: AFCOOP Full Members only. Please note that if this funding is being combined with other grants from Arts NS or Canada Council you will need to indicate if those grants are confirmed or pending and indicate how you would proceed with the project without that support.

NEXT GROUP MEETING, NEXT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26th at 6 PM!
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The Sequestered Screenwriters group, a series of virtual sessions for screenwriters to share their work, is ready to make its triumphant return!

The group meets online the last Tuesday of every month to read and discuss each other’s short film scripts. In advance of the meeting, participants are given access to writing prompts to use (or not). Participants can send in their scripts, or works in progress to be discussed in the group. It’s FREE and open to all.

Here’s how it works:

1. Sign up!

2. Screenwriting prompts will be provided if desired. Otherwise, feel free to submit a screenplay or segment of up to 6 pages. Outlines are also welcome.

3. Work on your script and send it in to Henry by Thursday, November 21st.

4. Online Group Meeting! Tuesday, November 26th, 6 pm.

If you don't like the prompt or if you have a script in progress that you'd rather work on that's totally fine. Write a new script each month, or work on something longer term! The group will be facilitated by members Tracy McNeil and Emma Boardman. If you have any questions, contact Henry: [email protected]

FLEAPIT CINEMA HOSTS SHORT & FEATURE SCREENING FOLLOWED BY ARTIST-TO-ARTIST TALK WITH FILMMAKERS, HEATHER YOUNG & BEN PETRIE

THE ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL IS HIRING

Our friends over at AIFF are looking for someone to join their team in a full-time and permanent role as the Development Manager:

The Development Manager is responsible for fund development activities for the Atlantic International Film Festival including government grants, corporate sponsorships, in-kind community partnerships, donations and membership revenue.

Check out the full job posting here!

FOR ENTRY + FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES 

Call for Submissions: Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival
HIFF SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Apply now on Film Freeway!

Call for Submissions: Animation Festival of Halifax
Animation Festival of Halifax #14 • May 8-10 2025
Submissions are OPEN
They’re programming new animation, independent Canadian short films and international feature films. Learn more here.

AFCOOP’s Filmmakers Job Board is a place to connect with filmmakers and film crews looking for work, or volunteers looking to gain experience in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

Submitting to the AFCOOP Job Board is totally free! All posts are subject to approval by AFCOOP staff and will be reviewed before they appear on the site.

Note: You don't have to create an account to post a job. If you wish, simply enter your email to sign up at the time of job submission.

See it all HERE!