Production Program
Summary
Project type
Feature-length film
Project stage
Production and post-production
Applicants
Canadian audiovisual production companies
Submission
Dialogue
Program overview
The Production Program finances Canadian feature films at the production or post-production stage.
For documentary projects, please see the Theatrical Documentary Program webpage for more information.
Who can apply
Canadian audiovisual 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.
Key Dates
IT support is only available on business days until 5:00 pm EST.
Projects may be submitted only once per fiscal year, except for projects produced in French for which at least 60% of the financial structure is confirmed.
Producers whose projects can be submitted in more than one opening period must select the one that best meets the needs of their project.
1st opening period
| All projects with budgets of $3.5 million or more including international coproductions. |
Opening December 04, 2023 8:00 AM EST |
Closing December 18, 2023 11:59 PM EST |
| All projects in French-language with budgets under $3.5M, including international coproductions. |
Opening December 04, 2023 8:00 AM EST |
Closing December 18, 2023 11:59 PM EST |
| All projects in English-language with budgets under $3.5M, including international coproductions. |
Opening January 29, 2024 8:00 AM EST |
Closing February 12, 2024 11:59 PM EST |
| Indigenous Stream in all languages and budget levels. |
Opening January 29, 2024 8:00 AM EST |
Closing February 12, 2024 11:59 PM EST |
2nd opening period
| All projects in English-language with budgets of $3.5 million or more, including international coproductions. |
Opening March 25, 2024 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing April 08, 2024 11:59 PM EDT |
| All French-language projects at all budget levels with a confirmed funding structure of 60% or more, including international coproductions. *Subject to the availability of funds. |
Opening May 20, 2024 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing June 03, 2024 11:59 PM EDT |
| All French-language international minority coproductions and post-production applications (all budgets). |
Opening May 20, 2024 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing June 03, 2024 11:59 PM EDT |
3rd opening period
| All projects in English-language with budgets of $3.5 million or more, including international coproductions. *Subject to the availability of funds. |
Opening June 04, 2024 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing June 18, 2024 11:59 PM EDT |
| All English-language international minority coproductions and post-production applications (all budgets). *Subject to the availability of funds. |
Opening June 04, 2024 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing June 18, 2024 11:59 PM EDT |
- Projects produced in languages other than French and English must be submitted during the opening periods applicable to English-language projects.
- Applications for post-production and minority co-productions may be submitted during the main opening periods applicable to each category (low or high budget, English or French) or during the 3rd opening period specifically allotted to them.
Latest updates
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April 9, 2024
Updated version of a document now available
- Standard Budget Template
February 21, 2024
Updated version of a document now available
- Budgets and Production Financing Requirements
February 15, 2024
Updated version of a document now available
- Essential Information Guide
November 23, 2023
Updated version of a document now available
- List of Qualifying Festivals
October 18, 2023
With the reopening of the Production Program for the 2024 – 2025 fiscal year, new versions of the following documents are now available:
- Guidelines
- Essential Information Guide
- List of Qualifying Festivals
- Production Sustainability Plan Template
Important Changes:
- Minority coproductions in which Telefilm’s financial participation does not exceed $500,000 will now have the choice between a non-repayable contribution or a repayable investment.
- Post-production applications will now have the choice between a non-repayable contribution or a repayable investment.
- Changes have been made to the terms and conditions of greenlight financing.
- Productions with budgets of $3.5 million or higher selected for production funding are required to use a carbon calculator to calculate their production’s greenhouse gas emissions; and deliver its carbon footprint report at Final Costs.
- The minimum contingency reserve requirement is increased from 6% to 8%.
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 any question about eligibility and how to apply
Phone: 438-806-4865
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: coordination@telefilm.ca
For any question about evaluation and decision-making
Atlantic Region
Lori McCurdy
Phone: 902-334-1365
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: lori.mccurdy@telefilm.ca
Quebec
Peggy Lainis (English market)
Phone: 438-469-1197
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: peggy.lainis@telefilm.ca
Anita Damiani (French market, all regions)
Phone: 438-469-1155
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: anita.damiani@telefilm.ca
Ontario & Nunavut
Melissa Amer
Phone: 647-475-4858
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: melissa.amer@telefilm.ca
Western Region
Kim Hsu Guise
Phone: 778-309-1779
Toll free : 1-800-663-1779
Email : kimhsu.guise@telefilm.ca
For any question about equity and inclusion
Ayesha Husain (English market)
Phone: 647-475-4914
Toll free: 1-800-463-4607
Email: ayesha.husain@telefilm.ca
Hager Namly (French market)
Phone: 438-469-1178
Toll free: 1-800-463-4607
Email: hager.namly@telefilm.ca
Indigenous Liaison
Adriana Chartrand (English and French markets)
Phone: 647-475-4911
Toll free: 1-800-463-4607
Email: adriana.chartrand@telefilm.ca