Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program

Producing film, television, or digital media in the North comes with unique costs, but it also offers creative and cultural advantages that can strengthen a project. For production companies planning to spend locally in Nunavut, the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program helps offset a meaningful portion of those expenses while encouraging long-term industry growth in the territory. Delivered by the Nunavut Film Development Corporation, the program provides a non-repayable rebate tied directly to eligible production goods and services purchased and used in Nunavut.

The incentive is designed for professional productions such as feature films, documentaries, animation, and television programming intended for commercial release or broadcast. Depending on the level of Nunavut ownership and control within the applicant company, the rebate can cover roughly 17% to more than a quarter of qualifying local production costs. Projects that make a strong commitment to Nunavut—by hiring and training local creative talent or producing Inuktut-language versions—may benefit even further. The focus is not only on attracting productions, but also on building local expertise and strengthening Nunavut’s film and digital media ecosystem.

Applications are generally accepted on an ongoing basis for productions meeting certain requirements and planning substantial local spending. For producers weighing where to shoot or how to structure ownership, learning the full details of this program could play a key role in shaping your next project.