IP Fund — Linear content

For Ontario-based producers working to bring feature films or digital series to life, securing early and mid-stage financing can be one of the biggest hurdles. The IP Fund — Linear Content stream is designed to help bridge that gap, supporting the creation and growth of original screen-based content while keeping production activity rooted in Ontario. Delivered by Ontario Creates on behalf of the Government of Ontario, the program focuses on projects with strong creative and commercial potential in the arts and culture sector.

This funding stream supports both development and production phases for dramatic and documentary feature films, as well as digital series. Development funding is intended to help move a project forward through writing, research, and packaging, while production funding can contribute a meaningful portion of Ontario-based costs once a project is ready to shoot. Depending on the format and stage, support can range from smaller development contributions to production financing that reaches into the hundreds of thousands, all provided as non-repayable funding. The program also emphasizes job creation, industry growth, and greater diversity in the stories being told on screen.

Applications are typically accepted on a recurring basis, making this a relevant opportunity for Ontario production companies and individual producers planning their next project. Understanding how the funding levels, requirements, and timelines align with your production plan is the next step in deciding if this program is the right fit.