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Home / Who we are / Newsroom / Industry advisories / Opening dates for the General Admission Festivals Program for 2025-2026

Opening dates for the General Admission Festivals Program for 2025-2026

27 March 2025

Telefilm Canada wishes to inform industry members of the upcoming opening dates for the General Admission Festivals Program.

For festivals starting between October 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026:
- Opening date: April 28, 2025
- Closing date: May 2, 2025
For festivals starting between April 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026:
- Opening date: October 27, 2025
- Closing date: October 31, 2025

The Essential Information Guide has been updated. There have been no changes to the guidelines.