Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream

Who can apply

Canadian organizations seeking financial support for activities not covered by the General Admission Stream or the Limited Edition Stream, including: 

• National award ceremonies for film, television or digital media 
• Alternative distribution networks 
• Conferences, panels and networking events 
• Training activities 

All applicants must meet the following criteria:  

• be a Canadian-controlled company operating in the film, television or digital media sectors  
• have its head office and carry out its activities in Canada   

Eligibility Criteria for Activities:  

• Have received funding under the Promotion Program in accordance with a funding agreement with Telefilm signed between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2022; 
• Have had at least two (2) editions financed by Telefilm; and 
• Meet the additional eligibility criteria specific to each type of activity. 

Activities must be held in compliance with any and all applicable municipal, provincial and federal public health measures to protect the health and safety of participants, collaborators, employees and other organizers. 

 For full eligibility criteria, download the latest Guidelines in the Documents section below.