Telefilm Canada invites members of the industry to join upcoming information sessions on the Development Program – BPOC and Indigenous Streams, and the Marketing Program. These sessions are designed to help applicants better understand the objectives, eligibility requirements, and evaluation processes for each program. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to Telefilm representatives during a Q&A session. 

Development Program – Indigenous Stream and Stream for Black People and People of Colour 

This information session will focus on the selective streams of the Development Program: the Indigenous Stream and the Stream for Black People and People of Colour (BPOC). 

Please note that this session will NOT cover the General Stream as well as the Prequalified Stream, which was discussed during the webinar held earlier in June, following the launch of the reviewed version of the Development Program. 

• English Session: Tuesday August 11, 2026, 14:00 (ET) 
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• French Session: Tuesday August 11, 2026, 11:00 (ET) 
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The Development Program supports the development of eligible Canadian feature films. This webinar focuses specifically on the Indigenous Stream and the Stream for Black People and People of Colour. 

To learn more about the Development Program and access the guidelines and supporting documentation, please visit the program page. 

Marketing Program 

This information session will present the new Marketing Program and highlight the significant changes introduced as part of the program relaunch. Telefilm representatives will provide an overview of the program’s objectives, eligibility requirements, and evaluation process. 

• English Session: Thursday August 20, 2026, 13:00 (ET) 
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• French Session: Thursday August 20, 2026, 11:00 (ET) 
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The Marketing Program supports the promotion of Canadian feature films. The redesigned program introduces significant changes intended to better respond to evolving industry needs and market realities. 

To learn more about the Marketing Program and access the guidelines and supporting documentation, please visit the program page.