General Admission Festivals Program
Summary
Activity type
Small and/or emerging Canadian film festivals
Activity date
Festivals taking place starting on or after October 1, 2025
Applicants
Canadian organizations
Submission
Dialogue
On this page
Program overview
The General Admission Festivals Program provides streamlined funding to small and/or emerging film festivals that are aimed at the general public.
Who can apply
Canadian-controlled corporations who:
- Have their head office in Canada.
- Work in the film, television or digital media sectors.
Festivals that have had at least 2 editions before the one for which funding is requested.
Latest updates
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April 29, 2025
Update of the following document
- List of required documents
March 27, 2025
Update of the following document
- Essential Information Guide
Application documents
At Application
Forms
Resources
Business policies
At Final Reporting
Forms
Past Guidelines
Contact
For questions regarding eligibility and how to apply
Phone: 438-806-4865
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: coordination@telefilm.ca
Atlantic Region, Ontario, and Canadian Francophonie
Alison Zimmer
Phone: 902-334-1369
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: alison.zimmer@telefilm.ca
Quebec
Sophie Therrien
Phone: 438-469-1263
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: Sophie.Therrien@telefilm.ca
Western Region and Northern Territories
KimHsu Guise
Phone: 778-309-1779
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: kimhsu.guise@telefilm.ca
For any questions regarding enrolment
Email: enr@telefilm.ca