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Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream

Summary

Activity type

Activities that showcase and/or stimulate demand for Canadian content and talent that were previously supported by the Promotion Program

Applicant

Canadian organizations

Submission

Dialogue

Program overview

The Promotion Program’s Industry Initiatives Stream provides funding to activities that stimulate demand for Canadian content. Activities include:

  • National award ceremonies for film, television or digital media 
  • Alternative distribution networks 
  • Conferences, panels and networking events 
  • Training activities 

Who can apply

Canadian-controlled corporations who: 

  • Have their head office in Canada. 
  • Work in the film, television or digital media sectors. 

Activities must have:

  • Received funding under the Promotion Program signed between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2023.
  • Had at least two (2) editions financed by Telefilm. 
  • Meet the additional eligibility criteria specific to each type of activity.

Information about the program

Guidelines

Please review the documents for full program details and eligibility criteria.

Key dates

IT support is only available on business days until 5:00 pm EST

For activities with a start date between October 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025
Opening
June 03, 2024
8:00 AM EDT
Closing
July 11, 2024
11:59 PM EDT
For activities with a start date between April 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025
Opening
November 04, 2024
8:00 AM EST
Closing
November 21, 2024
11:59 PM EST

Latest updates

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May 28, 2024

The deadline has been extended to July 11th, 2024 at 11:59pm EST.

May 8, 2024

New version of the following documents are now available:
  • Guidelines
  • Essential Information Guide
  • Application Form Preview
  • Activity Proposal

Apply for funding

Please read our How to apply page for more information on the application process.

Applications must be submitted through Dialogue.

Application Documents

Resources

Templates

Declarations

Business Policies

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

Alison Zimmer

Phone: 902-334-1369
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: alison.zimmer@telefilm.ca

Quebec and Canadian Francophonie

Sophie Therrien

Phone: 438-469-1263
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: Sophie.Therrien@telefilm.ca

Pacific, Prairies, Ontario and the Northwest Territories

For any question regarding enrolment