Talent to Watch Program
Summary
- Project type
- Feature-length film
- Project stage
- Production
- Applicants
- Emerging talent, Canadian film production companies
- Submission
- Dialogue
On this page
Program overview
The Talent to Watch Program supports emerging filmmakers looking to finance the production stage of their first feature film project(s).
The Talent to Watch Program has three streams:
- Industry Partner Stream: For projects that are recommended by a Designated Industry Partner.
- Festival Selection Stream: For emerging filmmakers who have directed a short film that was selected at a recognized film festival.
- Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream: All Key Members of the Creative Team must be:
- Indigenous;
- Black;
- People of Colour;
- Women;
- Gender-diverse individuals;
- 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals;
- Persons with disabilities; and/or
- Members of an Official Language Minority Community
Who can apply
Applications may be submitted by companies or individuals who meet the eligibility criteria indicated in the Program guidelines.
Key members of the creative teams of all submitted projects must be emerging talent.
Information about the program
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.
| All projects. |
Opening April 16, 2025 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing April 30, 2025 11:59 PM EDT |
Latest updates
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June 13, 2025
The following document has been updated:
- Declaration of Canadian Status of Corporation and Corporate Information
March 28, 2025
The following document has been updated:
- List of Designated Partners
March 25, 2025
The following document has been updated:
- List of Designated Partners
March 20, 2025
The following document has been updated:
- List of Designated Partners
March 17, 2025
The following document has been updated:
- Guidelines
March 6, 2025
The following document has been added or updated:
- List of Required Documents
- Letter of Recommendation
- Audience Engagement and Discoverability Plan
- Financing Plan Template
- Designation of Main Applicant and Sharing of Project Performance Ratio
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
Business policies
Past guidelines
Contact
Phone: 438-806-4865
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: coordination@telefilm.ca
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