Industry advisories

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...

Montreal, June 29, 2017 – Telefilm Canada wishes to inform all those interested in the Development Program that, in anticipation of the program’s opening, all clients must have an account on our new platform, Dialogue, to access the amount to which they are eligible and/or to submit their application.

Key dates...

The Committee will select the film to represent Canada for consideration as a possible nominee in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 90th Academy Awards

Montreal, June 13, 2017—Telefilm Canada invites producers to submit their feature films to the pan-Canadian selection committee for a chance to represent Canada for...

Montreal, May 15, 2017 – To further support the export of Canadian cultural products around the world, Telefilm Canada is making the following additions to its International Marketing Program – Participation in International Festivals and Events:

• Five new international festivals
• Two new coproduction markets
• Four new festivals for short film projects

Consult the complete...

This evening, Movie Nights Across Canada is spotlighting Lovesick, by Winnipeg’s Tyson Caron

Montreal, April 19, 2017 — “It gives me great pleasure and pride to know that Canadian cinema is being heartily celebrated here at home and all around the world today, on National Canadian Film Day 150. Telefilm Canada,...

• Applications to the Marketing Program must now be submitted via the Dialogue online client platform
• Development Program to be migrated to Dialogue in summer 2017

Montreal, March 30, 2017—Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce the opening dates for applications to its Marketing and Promotion programs for fiscal 2017-2018. All Promotion Program applications—as...

Montreal, March 15, 2017—Following the announcement by the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, that Canada has become the 38^th member country in Eurimages, Telefilm Canada wishes to inform Canadian production companies with an eligible coproduction project that they now have access to Eurimages—European Cinema Support Fund.

“Our...

Montreal, February 27, 2017—“This weekend, Canadian talent was lauded on both sides of the Atlantic, taking the stage not only at the Academy Awards, but the Independent Spirit Awards and the César Awards as well.

“On behalf of all of us at Telefilm Canada, I sincerely congratulate all of the Canadian...

“On behalf of everyone at Telefilm Canada, I’d like to express my sadness on the passing of Jack Gray, former president of the Writers Guild of Canada and ACTRA.

“Jack Gray was a loyal advocate for Canadian screenwriters, and worked tirelessly on their behalf for 25 years. Today, we have lost...

February 24, 2017 – Telefilm Canada warmly congratulates Carolle Brabant, Executive Director, on her honourary distinction of Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

With this title, the French Government recognizes Ms. Brabant’s contribution to the strengthening of cultural exchanges between France and Canada in the audiovisual industry, as well...

What’s new: New measures to promote diversity

Montreal, February 15, 2017— Clients are invited to submit their English- and French-language lower-budget projects (budgets of less than $2.5 M) to the Production Program for fiscal 2017-2018.

Key dates
Opening date: March 1, 2017
Closing date: May 1, 2017

New measures to promote diversity
All projects...

“On behalf of the entire Telefilm Canada team, I would like to express my sadness regarding the death of Bill Marshall. He was truly a Canadian film pioneer.

“Notably, as an industry leader, Bill Marshall helped establish the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television and the Toronto Film and Television Office.

“But...