Marketing program
This program supports Canadian distribution and production companies looking to finance the marketing and distribution of their feature film project(s).
Who can apply
Canadian distribution and production companies in search of financing for the marketing and distribution of their feature film project(s).
Overview of the program
- Priority is given to films that have been funded through one of our financing programs
- The Marketing Program looks to support innovative marketing activities that will lead to increased theatrical accessibility and enhanced opportunities on digital distribution and multiple viewing platforms
Overview of eligibility requirements
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
- must be a Canadian controlled production or distribution company
- must either be the production company that produced the film and that continues to hold all the distribution rights in Canada, or the distribution company that holds all the distribution rights to the film in Canada
- key personnel must be either Canadian citizens or permanent residents
All projects must meet the following criteria:
- be a feature length film that either is being or has been funded at the production stage under the Production, Theatrical Documentary or Talent to Watch Programs
OR
- is or will be either certified by the Canadian Audio-visual Certification Office (CAVCO) as a “Canadian film or video production” or recognized as an official treaty coproduction by the Minister of Canadian Heritage
Please consult the guidelines below for specific eligibility requirements.
Latest updates
March 25, 2021
Updated guidelines
A new version of the Marketing Program guidelines now available.
April 12, 2021
Program opening
Guidelines
Current
Previous
The Marketing program is now closed and will reopen April 12, 2021.
Resources
Templates
Declarations & affidavits
Declaration relative to sponsorship agreements
Marketing Program
Declaration of Canadian Status of Corporation and Corporate Information
Marketing Program
Declaration- Canadian Content
Marketing Program
Affidavit – Final Costs
Budgets equal to or less than $250,000 - Marketing Program
Distributor Eligibility Request Form
Marketing Program
Business policies
Distribution Terms & Contracts Requirements
Accounting and Reporting Requirements (2016)
For all financing agreements entered on or after April 1, 2016, the latest ARRs must be applied.
Accounting and Reporting Requirements (2016) - Summary of Changes
Accounting and Reporting Requirements (2014)
For all financing agreements entered between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2016, the ARRs published in 2014 must be applied.
Accounting and Reporting Requirements (2006)
For all financing agreements entered before April 1, 2014, the ARRs published on January 1, 2006 must be applied.
Visibility Requirements
Marketing Program
Contact persons
Atlantic
Carmela Sciortino
Phone : 438-469-1257
Toll free : 1-800-567-0890
Email : carmela.sciortino@telefilm.ca