Maybe you could have gotten some "product placement" funding from Tim Hortons. 

Meanwhile, it was likely funding that had Cloudburst conclude in Nova Scotia. A U.S. lesbian couple drive across the border to get married (inexplicably driving through New Brunswick rather than getting married there). 

Also, it is sad that you consider a million dollars to be a lot of money, but million-dollar movies are usually considered "independent" compared to 8- or 9- figure Hollywood blockbusters. Maybe you should use your movie and its nomination as a calling card to look for funding for future projects. As many "independent" filmmakers will tell you, a lot of their time is spent chasing funding.