Reopening Fund – Open Access Stream

Who can apply

Canadian festivals  who are not eligible under: the Limited Edition Stream or the General Admission Stream, may apply under this Open Access Stream if they meet the eligibility criteria. 

All applicants must meet the following criteria:   

• be Canadian-controlled companies operating in the film, television or digital media sectors   
• have their head office in Canada and operate in Canada   
• be in need of funding for business continuity and to safeguard jobs.   

All festivals must meet the following criteria:  

• be aimed at the general public   
• take place over a minimum 2 consecutive days in the same city or regional municipality  between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 
• have been held at least once in their current format in the last 3 years or can demonstrate ability to deliver the current format 
• be held in-person or in a hybrid format   
• have not received any other reopening funds from Telefilm under any other stream or program for the edition for which they seek funding 

Festivals that applied to the General Admission Stream and were refused will be automatically considered for funding under this Stream, without needing to submit a separate application, and will be given priority access.   

• Further, festivals whose previous and current edition include a minimum of 15% of Canadian Works their programming will be given priority access. 

Festivals must comply with all applicable municipal, provincial and federal public health measures to protect the health and safety of participants, contributors, employees and other organizers, where applicable.   

All Applicants are encouraged to consult Public Health Canada’s Risk Mitigation Tool for Gathering and Events Operating During the COVID-19 Pandemic for event planners.  

For full eligibility criteria, see the guidelines below.