BC Film + Media is pleased to announce two new programs:

1) The Interactive Fund

The Interactive Fund is a one year pilot program created in partnership between BC Film + Media and the BC Arts Council with funding provided by the 2010 Sports and Arts Legacy. The program  is intended to support the production of high quality, original, interactive digital media content owned and controlled by BC companies or individuals.

The funding is a non-recoupable advance of up to $50,000 and does not require matching funding or market support to trigger eligibility. Applications are reviewed through a competitive, subjective process.

The deadline for applications is March 31, 2011.

For more information, visit the Interactive Fund page.

2) The Digital Media Development Envelope

The Digital Media Development Envelope is a one year pilot program created in partnership between BC Film + Media and the BC Arts Council with funding provided by the 2010 Sports and Arts Legacy. The program is intended to provide film or television based entertainment companies with an envelope of money to support a range of eligible interactive digital media activities

The funding is a non-recoupable advance of up to $25,000 and does not require matching funding or market support to trigger eligibility. Applications are reviewed through a competitive, subjective process.

The deadline for applications is March 14, 2011.

For more information, visit the Digital Media Development Envelope page.