Development program
Program overview
The Development Program is aimed at supporting the development of eligible Canadian feature films and is intended for Canadian production companies involved in the production of feature films in Canada.
It has four streams:
- Prequalified Stream
- General Stream (formally known as the Selective Stream)
- Indigenous Stream
- Stream for Black and People of Colour
Please review the Guidelines and the Essential Information Guide for more information.
Who can apply
Canadian film production companies who:
- Have their head office in Canada
- Carry out their activities in Canada
For full eligibility criteria, please review the Guidelines and the Essential Information Guide.
Notification to Production Companies Eligible to the Prequalified Stream
All Production companies eligible to the Prequalified Stream will be notified of their eligibility and the maximum amount of funding to which they are eligible via Dialogue on July 6, 2022.
Guidelines
Latest updates
Self-Identification Questionnaire
Telefilm’s recently-announced Self-Identification Questionnaire for data collection will apply for all creative team members (producers, writers, and directors) for projects submitted to the Development Program. Completion of the questionnaire by all participants is required for validating project eligibility in the Indigenous Stream and the Stream for Black and People of Colour. Data from completed Self-Identification Questionnaires also contributes to improving Telefilm’s funding programs, and initiatives like capacity building, outreach, and training.
Stream name change
The Selective Stream is now called the General Stream.
Funding Increase
In the Prequalified Stream, Telefilm’s maximum financial participation increases to:
- $100,000 for Tier A
- $60,000 for Tier B
- $30,000 for Tier C
In the General Stream (previously known as the Selective Stream), the Indigenous Stream and the Stream for Black and People of Colour, Telefilm’s maximum financial participation increases to $30,000 per project.
Key dates
Accepting applications for all streams.
Accepting applications for all streams.
Program applications must be submitted online.
Resources
Development Program Information Session
The session is intended to help existing and new clients to learn about the Program components, the eligibility requirements, how to apply and the evaluation and decision-making process. We also provide information on our data collection as it relates to the Development Program.
Summary on Performance Ratio Calculation and Access to the Prequalified Stream
Minimum Performance Ratio Requirements - Prequalified Stream
List of Required Documents - Selective Streams
Indigenous Stream
Black and People of Colour Stream
List of Required Documents - Prequalified Stream
List of Qualifying Festivals - General Stream
List of Qualifying Festivals – Stream for Black and People of Colour, and Indigenous Stream
Applicant’s Declaration Form Regarding its Previous Works
Authorization/revocation of representative with regards to Telefilm
Key Personnel Track Record
Templates
Declarations and affidavits
Declaration Regarding Projects Submitted to the Indigenous Stream
Declaration Regarding Projects Submitted to the Stream for Black and People of Colour
Declaration of Canadian Status of Corporation and Corporate Information
Declaration of Email Address
Affidavit – Final Cost
Business policies
Code of Conduct - Advisory Committee Members
Accounting and Reporting Requirements (2016)
Accounting and Reporting Requirements (2016) - Summary of Changes
Accounting and Reporting Requirements (2014)
Accounting and Reporting Requirements (2006)
Past guidelines
Guidelines
Essential Information Guide
Evaluation Grid
Guidelines
Essential Information Guide
Guidelines
Guidelines
For any question relative to the Stream for Black and People of Colour:
For any question relative to the Indigenous Stream:
Indigenous Liaison
Adriana Chartrand
For questions regarding the application process or funding program requirements:
Contact
For any other question/inquiry:
Atlantic and Quebec
Sharmili Mukherjee
Marie Tweddell-Ouellet
Ontario, Nunavut & West
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