Production support

Program description SPIRA supports artists by providing assistance in the form of film-equipment rental services, a post-production suite, and personalized guidance when needed. Independent short, medium and feature-length film projects of all types (fiction, experimental, documentary, installation, etc.) are welcome. Series-type works may also be submitted ... Lire plusmore about the: Collaboration

Program details To encourage innovation and exploration, SPIRA accepts spontaneous requests that provide access to production equipment loans at a 95% discount, as well as access to the post-production suite at advantageous rates for occasional needs. This type of support may be requested for formal research ... Lire plusmore about the: Spontaneous Requests

Grants programs SPIRA awards three grants each year. Their purpose is to support independent filmmakers who are members of the cooperative in Quebec at one of the stages of their filmmaking project. Grants are awarded in accordance with SPIRA's mission and equity policy. In addition to ... Lire plusmore about the: Grants

Program details Management of the program has been entrusted to Spira which, for the evaluation of assistance requests, calls upon a jury composed of representatives from the film community. The program aims to support the development of emerging artists, creators, and producers, helping them integrate into ... Lire plusmore about the: Première ovation - cinema

Artistic organizations Artistic organizations receive a discount of 50% to 70%, depending on the nature of the project, on the rental of filming equipment for artistic projects. Community organizations Community organizations benefit from a discount of up to 90% on equipment rentals for projects requiring filming or post-production ... Lire plusmore about the: Discounts for organizations

SPIRA is one of Telefilm Canada's designated partners for the Talent to Watcg program. A recommendation from a designated partner is required to submit a project to the program's Designated Partners component. For more information on the Talent to Watch program, visit the Telefilm Canada ... Lire plusmore about the: Talent to watch