Post/Production Fund Submission Deadline: April 25, 2025 11:59PM CST
MFM Marketing Fund Submission Deadline: April 25, 2025 11:59PM CST
There are no application fees, but you must be a current General Member in good standing of the Winnipeg Film Group to apply. If you are unsure if you are a member, please email membership@winnipegfilmgroup.com prior to submitting.
The Winnipeg Film Group’s MFM MARKETING FUND (funded by Manitoba Film & Music) is designed to assist Manitoba filmmakers and media artists in the marketing and promotion of their films. The marketing of a film is a very important component of filmmaking, and a well thought out plan may help in the overall success of the film.
MFM Post/Production Fund
SUBMIT: ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM >> https://form.jotform.com/82815696590268
In the event you have difficulty accessing a computer with internet connection to make your submission, please contact the Winnipeg Film Group for assistance.
The Winnipeg Film Group’s MFM POST-PRODUCTION FUND is designed to assist Winnipeg Film Group members in the development of their artistic careers by providing support towards the post-production and production of film projects in the form of cash and services awards.
PLEASE NOTE: This fund is primarily geared to POST-production. PRODUCTION applications are welcome, but the funds for production are extremely limited.
This award fund is geared to filmmakers who have made at least one independent production (on film, video or digital media) as director or as the primary artist/creator.
This fund supports films in narrative, experimental, documentary or hybrid/cross-genre. The fund is NOT designed for series, pilots or demo reels.
FUNDING SUPPORT: This program will provide grants for up to $2,000 CASH and up to $2,000 in Winnipeg Film Group SERVICES.
ENQUIRIES regarding the MFM POST-PRODUCTION FUND and other Winnipeg Film Group Production funding programs can be directed to:
Dylan Baillie, Production Programs Manager:
dylan@winnipegfilmgroup.com
(204) 925-3456 ext. 110
MFM Marketing Fund
ABOUT THE FUND
The Winnipeg Film Group’s MFM MARKETING FUND (funded by Manitoba Film & Music) is designed to assist Manitoba filmmakers and media artists in the marketing and promotion of their films. The marketing of a film is a very important component of filmmaking, and a well thought out plan may help in the overall success of the film. Filmmakers with completed or near completed films can apply for financial assistance to contribute to distribution/marketing materials and activities such as festival submission fees, DCP creation, captioning and subtitles, and travel to markets and festivals.
Applicants must be residents of Manitoba and general members of the Winnipeg Film Group in good standing. Applicants must be the creator/director of the project, and must maintain full artistic and financial control of the project; producers may only apply with written consent from the director.
Applicants cannot hold more than one MFM Marketing Fund at any given time; once one award is closed off, an applicant is eligible to apply for another project. Applicants can have concurrent MFM Marketing Fund and MFM Production Fund Awards.
**Note: Films will only be accepted as online links (passwords recommended)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thanks to the valuable support of MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC, we have been able to assist more than 250 Manitoba filmmakers create, market, and screen their films through our various funding programs for over 20 years.
SUBMISSION CRITERIA
- Applicants should be the director of the project and they should retain full artistic control of the project (i.e.: independent film). Producers are not eligible to apply without written consent from the director.
- The applicant must be current members of the WFG in good standing (new members accepted)
- The applicant must be a resident of Manitoba (proof of residency may be required)
- If the film is in post-production at the time of submission, it must be completed within one month of the Marketing Fund deadline
- Projects may only receive one MFM MARKETING FUND
- Applicants may only submit one project per deadline
- Applicants may not submit a project more than twice
- Applicants may only hold one MFM MARKETING FUND at a time
ELIGIBLE COSTS (EXPLAIN RELEVANCE)
- DCP / video / film prints for screenings
- Captioning and/or subtitle creation
- Festival submission fees
- Vimeo / web hosting
- Advertising material and/or design
- Travel / registration funds to attend relevant conferences & market events
- Other relevant marketing materials
INELIGIBLE COSTS
- Marketing expenses incurred before deadline
- Expendable supplies (pens, paper, gas, etc)
- Production or post-production fees
ELEMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED
- Marketing Plan – Timeline plus Proposal
- Biography and Filmography of Filmmaker
- Resume/CV (optional)
- Marketing Plan Budget (budget for the Marketing Fund, not for the film itself). Here is a Budget Template.
- Online link to film or clip – with password protection (Vimeo of Google Drive recommended)
Please note: The selection committee can only view 15 minutes for each submission. Please only submit 15 minutes of materials or inform us of your preferred start and end viewing time.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
A selection committee will be arranged and chaired by the Distribution Department staff. The committee will either:
- award the full requested amount (up to $750)
- award a portion of the requested amount
- turn down the request
CRITERIA FOR DECISIONS
- ARTISTIC: Does the film/project have artistic merit?
- AUDIENCE: Can the film/project find an audience/market, if applicable?
- FOCUS: Is the Marketing Plan focused?
- EFFECTIVENESS: Will the Marketing Plan assist the film/project reach the target markets as proposed?
- RELEVANCY: Is the Marketing Plan relevant to the film/project, era, market, etc?
- PRACTICALITY: Can the filmmaker complete this project as proposed?
NOTIFICATION & DISPERSAL OF FUNDS
- All applicants will receive email notice of the committee’s decision within three months of the deadline, or sooner when possible
- Recipients may claim their funds by providing copies of paid invoices or receipts for the applicable services. The filmmaker will be responsible for paying for all goods and services first.
- Recipients can receive their awarded funds by filling out the Marketing Fund Expense Reimbursement Form.
- Recipients will only receive funds for costs outlined in their application. Any substantial budget changes to the recipient’s original application must be discussed with the Distribution staff for pre-approval.
- Eligible invoices or receipts begin on the day the MFM Marketing Fund application is due. No invoices or receipts will be accepted that are dated prior to that date.
- The fund is active for 12 months. After this date, access to the fund will be closed. A Final Report will be required by the recipient to access the final payment and to be eligible for other funds offered by the WFG.
OBLIGATIONS OF THE FUND RECIPIENT
- WINNIPEG FILM GROUP and MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC must receive credit on all materials created through the MFM Marketing Fund.
- The recipient agrees to submit a film file of the finished project upon award notification. This will be shared with MFM.
- The recipient will submit a copy of all marketing/promotional materials produced using the fund to WFG.
- The recipient must use the funds provided within 12 months of notification.
- A short final report detailing how the award was used must be submitted within 12 months of notification.
- All MFM Marketing Fund recipients must participate in a one-on-one meeting with MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC shortly after having received the award and before any money is released. MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC will provide information on its programs and on its logo requirements directly to each recipient.
Here is the Submission Form.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact: Jillian Groening, Distribution Director
jillian@winnipegfilmgroup.com
(204) 925-3456 ext. 105