Industry Promotion Initiatives Program
Summary
Activity type
Activities that elevate Canada’s audiovisual sector, and stimulate audience demand for Canadian and Indigenous content
Applicant
Canadian organizations
Submission
Dialogue
On this page
Program overview
The Industry Promotion Initiatives Program supports activities that elevate Canada’s audiovisual sector, including (but not limited to):
- National film and television awards ceremonies
- Alternative screening networks
- Audiovisual industry conferences
- Other national promotion initiatives
Who can apply
Canadian-controlled corporations who:
- Have their head office in Canada.
- Work in the film, television or digital media sectors.
Guidelines and Important Documents
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.
| Subject to availability of funds. |
Opening June 02, 2026 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing February 16, 2027 11:59 PM EST |
Latest updates
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May 7, 2026
Please read our Industry Advisory for more information on the opening of the program.
At application
At final reporting
Declaration – Final Costs (Upcoming)
Activity Report (Upcoming)
Business policies
Contact
For questions regarding eligibility and how to apply
Phone: 438-806-4865
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: coordination@telefilm.ca
For questions about evaluation and decision-making
English-language inquiries
Alison Zimmer
Phone: 902-334-1369
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: alison.zimmer@telefilm.ca
French-language inquiries
Charles-André Chamard
Phone: 438-469-1159
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: charles-andre.chamard@telefilm.ca
For questions regarding Dialogue account creation
Email: enr@telefilm.ca