Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative

Deadline: 
Monday, August 1, 2022 - 11:45pm
Funding region: 
Nova Scotia
Arts disciplines: 

Grants for Filmmakers

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.

Super 8 Bursary

The Super 8 Bursary covers all costs associated with shooting, processing and scanning two rolls of Super 8 film

Eligibility: Open to all applicants including non-members

The First Thing

The First Thing provides resources and training to make your first film including:

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

Eligibility: Beginner filmmaker with little to no filmmaking experience

Feedback Loop

With the Feedback Loop, you receive feedback for a project you are developing via 3 x 1hr mentorship meetings with a film professional (director, screenwriter, producer, editor, cinematographer, etc.). Mentors will be selected from senior AFCOOP members and the community based on the nature of your project.

Eligibility: Open to all applicants including non-members