Access Funds
Access to Markets & Festivals Funds – Fully Subscribed for 2024/25
Update: On Screen Manitoba’s Access to Markets and Access to Festivals funds are oversubscribed for this fiscal year. In 24/25 these funds have supported over 40 On Screen Manitoba members attend 13 markets and 11 festivals with $64,000 in travel funding distributed.
Applications will reopen on April 1, 2025.
The Professional Development Fund remains open—check the guidelines and apply today..
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.
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.
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.
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
Next deadline: 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
Peter Nielsen, Programs Coordinator at peter@onscreenmanitoba.com or 204.927.5898.
On Screen Manitoba members can access funds that offset travel and registration costs to participate in festivals, markets and professional development.
