Video production, motion design, web, and brand identity. Five years. 500+ projects. One team.
Play It Back Media was founded in 2021 by a creative director with years of production experience across music, brand, and entertainment. That means every project - regardless of budget - gets senior-level thinking from day one.
We work with independent artists, local businesses, and growing brands who want professional-grade creative without paying downtown agency rates.
Canada has some of the most generous arts and creative funding programs in the world. Most artists and businesses never access them - not because they don't qualify, but because nobody showed them where to look. We know every program, every deadline, every eligibility condition.
Funds lyric videos, music videos and visualisers for eligible Canadian artists. The most direct route to funded visual production in Canada.
For emerging artists in their first three years. 75% coverage of video production, recording, marketing, and showcase costs.
Full release support: recording, marketing, radio, touring, and video. The video component funds lyric and music video production as part of a complete release.
Canada's national arts funder supports the full creative cycle. Production and post-production of media arts and digital works qualify. Rolling deadline — no wrong time to start.
Covers travel and activities for Canadian artists attending international showcases, residencies, and industry markets worldwide.
Covers travel costs for career-defining activities — award presentations, showcases, residencies, and collaborations for SOCAN members.
Covers registration and fees for conferences, workshops, and masterclasses. For SOCAN members upgrading skills and knowledge to advance their career.
For Ontario-incorporated businesses developing original interactive digital media — games, XR, and interactive experiences. Up to 50% of eligible project costs.
Early-stage development support for Ontario screen-based companies not yet eligible for the IP Fund. Skills training and early project grants to fast-track growth.
For Canadian creative businesses expanding internationally. Covers export planning, market development, digital marketing, and trade event participation.
Federal funding for Canadian SMEs entering new international markets. Covers website adaptation, video for trade events, market research, and international business development.
Supports Ontario-based professional media artists working independently in film, video, audio, digital media, and virtual reality. Artist-controlled projects only.
Grant programs change regularly. All information reflects April 2026 and is reviewed quarterly. This is navigational guidance — not legal or financial advice. Verify current guidelines at factor.ca · canadacouncil.ca · socanfoundation.ca · ontariocreates.ca before applying.
No pitch decks. No sales calls. Just a straight conversation about what you need and whether we're the right fit. We typically respond within one business day.