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