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Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program

Summary

Activity type
Medium to large-scale film festivals
Activity date
Film festivals starting on or after October 1, 2023
Applicant
Canadian organizations
Submission
Dialogue

Program overview

The Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program finances long-established medium to large-scale film festivals in Canada.

Who can apply

Canadian-controlled corporations who: 

  • Have their head office in Canada.
  • Work in the film, television or digital media sectors.
  • Have experience and expertise in organizing film festivals or markets.

Long-established medium to large-scale film festivals that: 

  • Have had at least 7 editions.
  • Have a minimum total activity budget of $300,000 CA.

Information about the program

Guidelines and Important Documents

Please review these documents for full program details.

Webinar – Introducing New Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program

Key dates

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

Key dates
Opening
June 27, 2023 8:00 AM EDT
Closing
July 24, 2023 11:59 PM EDT

For festivals with start dates between April 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024.

Key dates
Opening
January 03, 2023 8:00 AM EST
Closing
January 30, 2023 11:59 PM EST

For festivals with start dates between October 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024.

Latest updates

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September 29, 2022

For festivals taking starting on or after October 1, 2023.

There are new eligibility criteria. Please read the Guidelines and the Essential Information Guide.

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

At application

Forms

Templates

Resources

At final reporting

Resources

Business Policies

Contact

Atlantic and Ontario Region

Denise Jamieson

Phone: 902-334-1363
Toll free: 1-800 567-0890
Email: denise.jamieson@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 and the Northwest Territories

Barbara Chirinos

Phone: 604-376-1046
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: Barbara.Chirinos@telefilm.ca

For any question regarding enrolment: enr@telefilm.ca