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Talent to Watch Program

Summary

Project type
Feature-length film
Project stage
Production
Applicants
Emerging talent, Canadian film production companies 
Submission
Dialogue

Program overview

The Talent to Watch Program supports emerging filmmakers looking to finance the production stage of their first feature film project(s). 

The Talent to Watch Program has three streams: 

  • Industry Partner Stream: For projects that are recommended by a Designated Industry Partner. 
  • Festival Selection Stream: For emerging filmmakers who have directed a short film that was selected at a recognized film festival. 
  • Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream: All Key Members of the Creative Team must be:
    • Indigenous; 
    • Black; 
    • People of Colour; 
    • Women; 
    • Gender-diverse individuals; 
    • 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals; 
    • Persons with disabilities; and/or 
    • Members of an Official Language Minority Community

Who can apply

Applications may be submitted by companies or individuals who meet the eligibility criteria indicated in the Program guidelines.

Key members of the creative teams of all submitted projects must be emerging talent.

Information about the program

Guidelines

Please review the documents for full program and stream details, and eligibility criteria.

Key Dates

IT support is only available on business days until 5:00 pm EST.

Projects may be submitted only once per fiscal year.

All projects.
Opening
April 16, 2024
8:00 AM EDT
Closing
April 30, 2024
11:59 PM EDT

Latest updates

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March 14, 2024

New or updated version of documents now available
  • List of Industry Partners
  • Letter of Recommendation

March 13, 2024

New version of documents now available
  • Guidelines
  • Essential Information Guide
  • Evaluation Grid
  • List of Required Documents

May 24, 2023

Updated Essential information guide

A new version of the Essential Information Guide is now available.

May 15, 2023

Updated version of a new document is now available

The Production Sustainability Plan Template is now available in the Templates section.

May 5, 2023

Updated version of the Standard Production Budget Template

A new version of the Standard Production Budget Template is now available. 

April 27, 2023

Updated version of the List of Library and Archives Canada (“LAC”) Delivery Requirements

A new version of the List of Library and Archives Canada (“LAC”) Delivery Requirements for Feature Films is now available. 

Apply for funding

Please read our How to apply page for more information on the application process.

Applications must be submitted through Dialogue.

Application documents

Resources

Templates

Declarations

Business policies

Past guidelines

Contact

Phone: 438-806-4865
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Emailcoordination@telefilm.ca

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