Only labour costs for individuals who live in Northern Ontario are eligible for NOHFC support. “Deemed labour” is no longer allowed. Applicants are encouraged to offer on-set training for crew members by working with industry organizations, unions, and colleges or universities in Northern Ontario.
Yes, NOHFC encourages vendors to start businesses in Northern Ontario to support the industry. Approved vendors are added to the Northern Ontario Vendors List. Other vendors not on the list may still be eligible for reimbursement, but NOHFC will review them on a case-by-case basis.
The following documents must be submitted with your application.
- Script or Screenplay
- Project synopsis
- Production schedule
- Signed and dated production budget
- Projected Northern Ontario expenditures, in the same format as the production budget
- Copies of applications or commitment letters from all other sources of production financing.
- Written commitment letter(s) from a distributor or broadcaster
- Detailed marketing and distribution plan
- National and international revenue projections
- Detailed cast and crew list
- Evidence of a complete and clear chain of title, including a complete description of the production’s development history and all 3rd party agreements
NOHFC must have a reasonable level of comfort that the productions will be successfully completed, delivered and viewed by a wide audience.
NOHFC prefers that the majority of the financing is in place or confirmed at the time of application.
No. Only rentals from vendors located in Northern Ontario are eligible cost.