VICTORIA – More folks working in British Columbia’s TV and streaming industry will soon have more help getting projects off the ground through a new partnership called Access 2020.
Through this pilot program, B.C.-based producers will be eligible for up to $30,000 to support early-stage development of children’s and scripted drama projects.
The program is designed to make it easier for producers to access funding, as it does not require the secured support of a broadcaster, says the press release. Eligible activities include research, script development and hiring a scriptwriter, as well as travel to pitch or market a project.
“B.C. producers play a key role in our thriving TV sector, and we want to help them get more projects off the ground,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. “This new Creative BC program leverages federal funding to give our B.C.-based producers more flexibility and more opportunities when developing projects.”
Access 2020 is a $400,000 partnership between Creative BC, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) and the Canadian Media Producers Association – BC Producers Branch (CMPA-BC). This is the first time CMF has partnered with a provincial funding body and CMPA.
Access 2020 is part of Reel Focus BC, which is Creative BC’s suite of programs that support the domestic motion picture industry. Submissions for Access 2020 are open now and will be accepted until March 11, 2020.
To learn more or apply, please click here.
