Industry advisories

November 26, 2018 – Telefilm Canada warmly welcomes Catherine Émond as Director, Public and Government Affairs. Ms. Émond replaces Jean-Claude Mahé, who is retiring from the organization on December 28, 2018.

Ms. Émond comes to Telefilm Canada from Alliance Numérique, where she served as the Executive Director for a little over...

November 22, 2018 – Longstanding senior manager of Telefilm Canada, Jean-Claude Mahé, Director, Public and Governmental Affairs and former Acting Executive Director, is set to retire at the end of this year.

“Jean-Claude Mahé’s contribution to the organization over the last two decades, positioning Telefilm Canada as an invaluable partner in...

Montréal, November 8, 2018 – Today, with the death of Mr. Francois Macerola, Canada’s cultural milieu lost a longstanding ally and leader who possessed a unique vision and an innate gift for communications. We pay tribute to him for all that he achieved as head of some of our country’s...

October 12, 2018 – Telefilm Canada would like to inform all clients that extensive renovations will begin on October 15, 2018 until further notice to repair damage caused by heavy rainfall in August.

During this time, access to the office will be restricted to construction crews. Employees will work remotely...

October 1^st, 2018 – “Telefilm Canada is very pleased that the newly-negotiated US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will retain the cultural exemption clause, ensuring that our cultural products reflect our national identity in all of its diversity – including our two official languages and Indigenous communities.

A leader in coproduction, Canada has signed...

Toronto, September 28, 2018 – Telefilm Canada would like to inform clients that the national Production Program for projects of budgets starting at $2.5M or more is closed due to a high volume of applications currently being evaluated for available funds.

An opening date will be announced soon. Please sign...

“We were shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of our colleague Maurice Boucher, Director of Communications and Marketing at the Canada Media Fund.

“Telefilm and the Canada Media Fund work hand-in-hand every day in support of Canada’s audiovisual industry. Maurice was a great partner and collaborator, and deeply committed...

Montréal, September 5, 2018 – Telefilm Canada is proud to partner with Sámi Film Institute and Nunavut Film Development Corporation to develop a pilot project to fund an Indigenous coproduction, in the aim of fostering collaboration between the different film communities in the Arctic Circle.

In keeping with the objective of...

Toronto/Montreal, August 30, 2018 – Telefilm Canada will reopen its Theatrical Exhibition Program on September 4, 2018. The program aims to encourage commercial exhibitors to increase the visibility of and access to Canadian productions.

Aimed solely at Canadian companies acting as commercial exhibitors, the program provides a financial contribution from Telefilm...

Toronto, August 15, 2018 – Last night, Telefilm Canada received the 2018 Digital Transformation Award for the Information System Redesign project, developed jointly with the Canada Media Fund (CMF).

Through this project, Telefilm and the CMF simplified the business processes of both funding organizations, while maintaining the highest levels of diligence,...

Dear clients and members of the industry,

Today marks the beginning of the first year of my five-year term at Telefilm Canada. I am delighted to join an organization whose ambition is to see bigger. Supporting the audiovisual industry and promoting its creative talents is an inspiring mission, and I’m pleased...

Montréal, July 16, 2018 – In the interest of making its processes more flexible and more streamlined, Telefilm Canada has revised its Export Assistance and International Marketing - Participation in International Festivals and Events programs. The changes made to the programs aim to meet the industry’s needs and will enable Telefilm...

The Committee will select the film to represent Canada as a potential nominee in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 91st Academy Awards

Montreal, May 31, 2018 —Telefilm Canada invites producers to submit their feature films to the pan-Canadian selection committee for a chance to represent Canada as a...

It was with great sadness that we learned that Kevin Tierney passed away this weekend.

As a producer, screenwriter, and director, Mr. Tierney was an important figure in Canadian cinema, whose body of work will have a lasting impact on our national cinema. His films resonated, and continue to resonate, with...

May 4, 2018 – Telefilm Canada would like to inform clients that Steve Bates has been named Interim Regional Feature Film Executive – Western Region.

“Steve has been an invaluable member of the feature film team for years and we’ve relied on his insight when managing projects in the Western region....

Montreal, April 27, 2018 – Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce the opening, for the very first time, of its Theatrical exhibition program.

The program is meant to amplify the visibility and access to Canadian productions by encouraging and rewarding commercial exhibitors that present Canadian films.

Aimed solely at Canadian companies acting...

Montréal, April 17, 2018 - As investors in Canada’s creative industries, we are committed to working together, alongside our industry partners and stakeholders, towards taking measures that ensure a safe and respectful work environment for all.

Today, we share our common guiding principles that will serve as a basis for our...

"I welcome Catherine Tait's nomination to the position of President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada.

"Catherine is a leading player in our industry and a passionate and dedicated advocate of Canada's creative industries. Her proven leadership skills driven by a collaborative and visionary approach, in addition to her extensive international experience and...

Montréal, March 28, 2018 – As announced by the Honourable Minister Joly, Jean-Claude Mahé, Director, Public and Government Affairs has been appointed Interim Executive Director of Telefilm Canada.

 “Throughout his career, M. Mahé has been a passionate and dedicated advocate of Canada’s cultural industries,” said Mr. Grant Machum, Interim Chair of...

March 20, 2018 – Telefilm Canada is announcing that Marielle Poupelin has been appointed Director, International Promotion.

Ms. Poupelin’s career as well as vision make her the ideal person to guide the international promotion of Canadian productions, an area of activity that stands as one of Telefilm’s key pillars.

After obtaining a...

March 16, 2018 - On March 27 at the Canadian Museum of History the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs; the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minster of Indigenous Services; and Senator Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, along with a number of...

March 14, 2018 - “Today, after 28 years at Telefilm Canada, eight of which as Executive Director, Carolle Brabant leaves the organization.

“On behalf of the Board and Telefilm’s employees, I’d like to salute Carolle for her strong leadership. She worked tirelessly to bring about lasting change.

“The most important ingredient to...

Statement from G. Grant Machum, Acting Chair, Telefilm Canada

 March 7, 2018 – “It’s my great pleasure to reveal Telefilm’s 2018-2020 strategic plan, entitled See Bigger, which was approved at our Board meeting last week.

Since 1967, Telefilm has been dedicated to the development and success of Canada’s audiovisual industry. And now,...

March 2nd, 2018 – Telefilm Canada’s Talent to Watch Program – Funding of First Feature Films and Web Projects from Emerging Filmmakers will accept new project proposals from designated industry partners from April 16 to 23, 2018.

Formerly known as the Micro-budget Production Program, the Talent to Watch Program – Funding of...

Montréal, February 27, 2018 - Telefilm Canada is delighted that there will be a strong Canadian presence at the upcoming 2018 South by Southwest (SXSW), to be held in Austin, Texas, from March 9 to 18. In addition to the 13 Canadian films selected, Telefilm Canada and its partners will offer...

Montreal, December 19, 2017 ― “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Fil Fraser, who was known for his outstanding commitment to the arts, to human rights and to the field of audiovisual production. Through his enquiring mind, openness and warmth, Mr. Fraser helped to change attitudes...

Montréal, November 22, 2017  — “It is with deep sadness that we learn that Sheila de La Varende, Director, International Promotion, has passed away.

“Today we have lost a most inspiring colleague. For close to 30 years, Sheila had been an influential figure in Canada’s film and television industry. Her legacy...

The Program will open September 8, 2017 and will close September 22, 2017

Montreal, August 16, 2017 – Telefilm Canada announces important updates to the Theatrical Documentary Program as well as the Program’s key dates, following annual consultations with the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC), with the collaboration of the Rogers...

Changes come into effect immediately

Montreal, July 6, 2017 – Telefilm Canada wishes to inform clients of some important changes to the Production and Theatrical Documentary programs. These changes will apply to all new projects submitted under these programs going-forward, as well as to projects that have already received a positive...