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, 2025
- Applicant
- Canadian organizations
- Submission
- Dialogue
On this page
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.
Latest updates
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December 19, 2024
Updated version of a document
- Essential Information Guide
- Audience Development and Engagement Proposal
- Activity Proposal
- Budget and Final Cost Report Template
- Budget and Final Costs Guide
February 8, 2024
New documents added
- Visibility Grid
- List of Canadian Films
November 23, 2023
Updated version of a document
- Guidelines
- Essential Information Guide
- List of Required Documents
- Evaluation Grid
November 21, 2023
‘Affidavit for Final Costs and Final Income for Activities’ form has been replaced.
The ‘Declaration – Final Costs’ form is now available.
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
Forms
Templates
Resources
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, 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