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Marketing Program

Summary

Project type
Feature-length film
Project stage
Distribution
Applicant
Canadian distribution and production companies
Submission
Dialogue

Program overview

The Marketing Program supports the marketing, promotion and distribution of Canadian feature films. 

Who can apply

Canadian distribution or production companies who: 

  • Have their head office in Canada.  
  • Carry out their activities in Canada. 

Information about the Program

Guidelines

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

As of April 12, 2023

Guidelines
Marketing Program

As of April 12, 2023

Essential Information Guide
Marketing Program

Key Dates

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

Key dates
Opening
April 17, 2023 8:00 AM EDT
Closing
February 23, 2024 11:59 PM EST

Subject to availability of funds.

Latest updates

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July 24, 2023

Updated version of the Budget template

A updated version of the budget templates is now available.

April 18, 2023

Updated version of the Budget template

A new version of the budget templates is now available.

November 14, 2022

New Final Cost Report template

An updated version of Final Cost Report template, with a ‘Related Party Transactions’ column, is now available.

March 17, 2022

New Guidelines, Essential Information Guide and other supporting documents

A new version of the Guidelines, the Essential Information Guide and other supporting documents are now available.

Apply for funding

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

Applications must be submitted through Dialogue.

Apply now

Application documents

Resources

Application Form for Qualification as an Eligible Distribution Company
Marketing Program

List of Required documents
Marketing Program

Authorization/Revocation of Representative with Regards to Telefilm
Marketing Program

Questionnaire on the Independence of the Independent Auditor
Marketing Program

Templates

Distribution Company Theatrical Release and Television/Digital Sales Summary
Marketing Program

Budget Template
Marketing Program

Final Cost Report Template
Marketing Program

Distribution Exploitation Report Template
Marketing Program

Declarations

Declaration Relative to Sponsorship Agreements
Marketing Program

Declaration of Canadian Status of Corporation and Corporate Information
Marketing Program

Declaration – Canadian Content
Marketing Program

Declaration – Final Costs
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Business Policies

Canada Feature Film Fund Distribution Terms & Contract Requirements

Accounting and Reporting Requirements (2016)
For all financing agreements entered on or after April 1, 2016, the latest ARRs must be applied.

Accounting and Reporting Requirements (2016) – Summary of Changes

Accounting and Reporting Requirements (2014)
For all financing agreements entered between April 1, 2014 and March 21, 2016, the ARRs published in 2014 must be applied.

Accounting and Reporting Requirements (2006)
For all financing agreements entered before April 1, 2014, the ARRs published on January 1, 2006 must be applied.

Visibility Requirements
Marketing Program

Past Guidelines

March 17, 2022 – April 11, 2023

Guidelines
Marketing Program

March 17, 2022 – April 11, 2023

Essential Information Guide
Marketing Program

March 25, 2021 – March 16, 2022

Guidelines
Marketing Program

March 25, 2021 – March 16, 2022

Essential Information Guide
Marketing Program

December 15, 2020 – March 24, 2021

Guidelines
Marketing Program

April 23, 2020 – December 14, 2020

Guidelines
Marketing Program

April 1, 2017 – April 22, 2020

Guidelines
Marketing Program

Contact

Phone: 438-806-4865
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: coordination@telefilm.ca