Production Program
Summary
Project type
Feature-length film (75 minutes or longer)
Project stage
Production and post-production
Applicants
Canadian audiovisual production companies
Submission
Dialogue
Program Overview
The Production Program finances Canadian feature films at the production or post-production stage.
For documentary projects, please see the Theatrical Documentary Program webpage for more information.
Who can apply
Canadian audiovisual production companies who:
- Have their head office in Canada.
- Carry out their activities in Canada.
Guidelines and Important Documents
Please review the documents for full program 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, except for projects produced in French for which at least 60% of the financial structure is confirmed.
- Producers whose projects can be submitted in more than one opening period must select the one that best meets the needs of their project.
- Projects produced in languages other than French and English must be submitted during the opening periods applicable to English-language projects.
- Projects submitted to the Indigenous Stream must be submitted during the opening period applicable to low budget English-language projects.
- Applications for post-productions and co-productions where the Canadian share is more than 30%, must be submitted during the main opening periods applicable to each category (low or high budget, English or French).
English-language projects with budgets of $3.5M and more
| First opening period |
Opening November 25, 2024 8:00 AM EST |
Closing December 06, 2024 11:59 PM EST |
| Second opening period |
Opening March 27, 2025 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing April 10, 2025 11:59 PM EDT |
English-language projects with budgets under $3.5M
| Opening period |
Opening January 30, 2025 8:00 AM EST |
Closing February 13, 2025 11:59 PM EST |
French-language projects at all budget levels
| First opening period |
Opening November 25, 2024 8:00 AM EST |
Closing December 06, 2024 11:59 PM EST |
| Second opening period |
Opening June 23, 2025 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing July 07, 2025 11:59 PM EDT |
Minority coproductions in all languages and all budget levels with a Canadian share of 30% or less
| First opening period |
Opening March 03, 2025 8:00 AM EST |
Closing March 17, 2025 11:59 PM EDT |
| Second opening period |
Opening June 02, 2025 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing June 16, 2025 11:59 PM EDT |
Latest updates
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June 19, 2025
The Minimum Requirements for Legal Opinions on the Chain of Title has been updated.
June 13, 2025
The Declaration of Canadian Status of Corporation and Corporate Information has been updated.
May 21, 2025
The Designation of Main Applicant and Sharing of Project Performance Ratio has been replaced by the Sharing of Performance Ratio Form.
May 7, 2025
The following document has been updated:
- Production Sustainability Plan Template
February 27, 2025
The following document has been updated:
- List of Required Documents
February 26, 2025
The following document has been added:
- Insurance Requirements
October 31, 2024
With the reopening of the Production Program for the 2025 – 2026 fiscal year, new versions of the following documents are now available:
- Guidelines
- Essential Information Guide
- List of Required Documents
- Evaluation Grid
- Audience Engagement and Discoverability Plan
- Financing Plan Template
Learn more about the changes made to the Production Program from our news release.
Apply for funding
Please read our How to apply page for more information on the application process.
Provided that the applications submitted are complete, we will aim to make funding decisions on production financing requests within 80 business days of the closing date to apply to the program. Please read our Service Charter for more information on our commitment to service.
Applications must be submitted through Dialogue.
Application documents
At Application and Contracting
Resources
Templates and Declarations
At Final Reporting
Templates and Declarations
Business policies
Past Guidelines
Contact
For any question about eligibility and how to apply
Phone: 438-806-4865
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: coordination@telefilm.ca
For any question about evaluation and decision-making
Atlantic Region – to be announced
Email: pf_fp@telefilm.ca
Quebec
Myriam Rafla (English market)
Phone: 514-283-6363
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: myriam.rafla@telefilm.ca
Anita Damiani (French market, all regions)
Phone: 438-469-1155
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: anita.damiani@telefilm.ca
Ontario and Nunavut
Melissa Amer
Phone: 647-475-4858
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: melissa.amer@telefilm.ca
Western Region – to be announced
Email: pf_fp@telefilm.ca
For any question about equity and inclusion
Ayesha Husain (English market)
Phone: 647-475-4914
Toll free: 1-800-463-4607
Email: ayesha.husain@telefilm.ca
Hager Namly (French market)
Phone: 438-469-1178
Toll free: 1-800-463-4607
Email: hager.namly@telefilm.ca
Indigenous Liaison – to be announced
Email: pf_fp@telefilm.ca
For any question related to projects in languages other than French, English, or an Indigenous language
Please contact the Regional Feature Film Executive for the English Market in your region.