M3P: Program Guidelines
**NEW** Pilot Program!! STRATEGIC CONSULTING PROGRAM:
This new four-month pilot program aims to support strategic and business planning for high-potential Manitoba production companies by supporting them with hiring a consultant or mentor. Examples of eligible Strategic Projects include engaging in a corporate strategic planning process; updating existing strategic plans; business planning associated with a new corporate initiative or addressing a major corporate challenge; corporate financial planning or developing a business plan in order to access corporate (non-production related) capital.
Marketing Plan Program:
This program supports established production companies with the implementation of multi-year marketing plans. Specifically the program assists with market attendance and marketing expenses for companies that demonstrate a capacity to engage in long term business and marketing planning.
Access to Markets:
This program supports the market development activities of Manitoba motion picture producers, distributors and professional marketing staff attending national and international markets with the intention of finding financing and developing relationships with broadcasters, distributors, financiers, media, and partners for co-productions.
Access to Festivals:
This program supports the travel needs of Manitoban independent filmmakers and distributors whose film or television programs have been selected to screen at festivals that have significant industry recognition.
Professional Development Fund for Business & Creative Professionals:
This program is an industry-driven program designed to support the professional development of Manitoban producers, writers and directors developing freelance careers, production company staff, and professional service providers.
Professional Marketing Fund:
This fund supports the marketing activities of established Manitoba motion picture production companies and independent distribution companies.
Guidelines and Applications are available in both Word and PDF:
Questions? Want to receive documents in Word format? Contact Steve Hignell at steve@onscreenmanitoba.com or phone 204-927-5891.
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