Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced five newly approved funding commitments through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, July 12.
My Way, a documentary produced by Dignity Productions Inc., has been approved for a funding commitment of $119,216 based on an eligible Nova Scotia expenditure of $384,566.
Talented, a documentary produced by Hack2 Productions Inc., has been approved for a funding commitment of $119,450 based on an eligible Nova Scotia expenditure of $385,322.
Ability, a documentary produced by Moms Productions Inc., has been approved for a funding commitment of $119,640 based on an eligible Nova Scotia expenditure of $385,936.
Pure, a television series produced by Pure Season 1 Inc., has been approved for a funding commitment of $2,363,472 based on an eligible Nova Scotia expenditure of $7,385,849.
STUDIO BLACK! Season 2, a television mini-series produced by Studio Black Productions Ltd., has been approved for a funding commitment of $230,550 based on an eligible Nova Scotia expenditure of $795,001.
To read interviews with people involved in the productions, go to www.nsbi.ca/articles .
As funding commitments are approved details will be available on the NSBI website at www.nsbi.ca/filmfunding .
Quick facts:
— the fund applies to eligible costs such as labour, goods or services purchased from a Nova Scotia-based supplier
— when an application is approved, NSBI issues a commitment letter which can be used for bank financing. When the applicant enters the official incentive agreement, the agreement can also be used for the financing process
— once a production is approved for a funding commitment, the funds are placed in reserve
— when the production is complete the applicant submits a final claim to NSBI for processing and disbursement
— all applications and claims are processed and approved by NSBI
To learn more about the application process, eligible costs and guidelines, go to Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund at www.nsbi.ca .
Source: Release
