Theatrical Documentary Program
Summary
- Project type
- Feature-length documentary
- Project stage
- Production and post-production
- Applicants
- Canadian audiovisual production companies
- Submission
- Dialogue
On this page
Program overview
The Theatrical Documentary Program finances feature-length documentary projects in production and post-production.
Who can apply
Canadian audiovisual production companies that:
- Have their head office in Canada.
- Carry out their activities in Canada.
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.
| All applications, including for postproduction and applications to the Indigenous Stream. |
Opening March 19, 2025 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing April 02, 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 following document has been updated:
- Declaration of Canadian Status of Corporation and Corporate Information
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The Designation of Main Applicant and Sharing of Project Performance Ratio has been replaced by the Sharing of Performance Ratio Form.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
February 19, 2025
The following documents have been updated:
- Guidelines
- Essential Information Guide
- List of Required Documents
- Audience Engagement and Discoverability Plan
- Financing Plan Template
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
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 & 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