Access Funds
Applications Open
New for 2024-2025:
No program fee for selected applications (commonly known as a cheque exchange).
Applications will be accepted more often throughout the year.
Access to Markets
This industry-driven fund supports the market development activities of Manitoba production companies, independent distributors and writers at national and international markets. Production companies are also eligible to apply for up to two business trips, red carpet screenings, and/or award shows, where the primary activity of the producer will be focused on business meetings and market expansion.
The Access to Markets contribution covers 100% of the maximum total of the actual eligible costs ($1,500 for North American travel and $2,000 for international travel) up to the amount approved by the jury.
Applicants must be eligible OSM members (with a Professional+ or Production Company membership) in good standing for a minimum of three months prior to applying for funds. Membership must remain in good standing for one year following an Access Funds award.
2024-2025 Deadlines
The deadline is monthly, on the first business day of each month. Applications must be submitted by a deadline three weeks prior to the event. Some exceptions may be made.
The first deadline is Monday, April 15, 2024
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Monday, June 3, 2024
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024
Monday, December 2, 2024
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Monday, February 3, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025
A non-refundable application-processing fee of $50.00 per person must be paid when submitting the application.
Access to Festivals
This industry-driven fund supports a portion of the travel costs for independent Manitoba writers, directors, producers and distributors with at least two years of professional production experience and whose feature length productions (short films may be considered on a case by case basis) have been selected to screen at national and international festivals that have significant industry recognition.
The Access to Festivals contribution covers 100% of the maximum total of the actual eligible costs ($1,250 for North American travel and $1,500 for international travel) up to the amount approved by the jury.
Applicants must be eligible OSM members (with a Professional+ or Production Company membership) in good standing for a minimum of three months prior to applying for funds. Membership must remain in good standing for one year following an Access Funds award.
2024-2025 Deadlines
The deadline is monthly, on the first business day of each month. Applications must be submitted by a deadline three weeks prior to the event. Exceptions may be allowed only if the applicant receives an invitation to participate in an event after the deadline.
The first deadline is Monday, April 15, 2024
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Monday, June 3, 2024
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024
Monday, December 2, 2024
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Monday, February 3, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025
A non-refundable application-processing fee of $50.00 per person must be paid when submitting the application.
Professional Development Fund
This industry-driven program designed to support the professional development of independent Manitoban writers, directors and creative service professionals with at least two years of experience in the screen-based industry.
The Professional Development Fund contribution covers 100% of the maximum total of the actual eligible costs ($1,250 for North American travel and $1,500 for international travel) up to the amount approved by the jury.
Applicants must be eligible OSM members (with a Professional+ or Production Company membership) in good standing for a minimum of three months prior to applying for funds. Membership must remain in good standing for one year following an Access Funds award.
2024-2025 Deadlines
The deadline is monthly, on the first business day of each month. Applications must be submitted by a deadline three weeks prior to the event. Some exceptions may be made.
The first deadline is Monday, April 15, 2024
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Monday, June 3, 2024
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024
Monday, December 2, 2024
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Monday, February 3, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025
A non-refundable application-processing fee of $50.00 per person must be paid when submitting the application.
If you would like more information on the Access Funds or have any questions, please contact
Robyn Hasselstrom, Membership Services Liaison, at robyn@onscreenmanitoba.com or 204.927.5898.