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.
Producers whose projects can be submitted in more than one opening period must select the one that best meets the needs of their project.
Second opening date for production projects (including majority co-productions) with budgets of $3.5 million or more and a confirmed funding structure of 50% or more – subject to availability of funds
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until depletion of funds. All applications for funding under this second opening require an invitation. Applicants should contact the coordination team at coordination@telefilm.ca
Second opening date for Minority co-productions and postproduction applications – subject to availability of funds
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until depletion of funds. All applications for funding under this second opening require an invitation. Applicants should contact the coordination team at coordination@telefilm.ca
Latest updates
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October 31, 2022
New versions of documents now available
- Guidelines
- Essential Information Guide
- Evaluation Grid
July 15, 2022
Applications are closed for big budget productions
Applications are closed for big budget productions ($3,5M and more), including co-productions with a majority Canadian co-producer in all languages.
Applications are closed for big budget productions ($3,5M and more), including co-productions with a majority Canadian co-producer in all languages.
The program is only accepting post-production applications regarding French projects and co-productions with a minority Canadian co-producer.
November 4, 2021
Updated dates and documents
The Production Program dates and documents have been updated.
February 4, 2021
Updated Guidelines
A new version of the Production Program guidelines is now available.
February 4, 2021
Updated Documentation
New versions of the Essential Information Guide, the List of Required Documents, the Filmography, the Declaration regarding Indigenous Projects and the Summary of Audience Reach/Promotional Strategy 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.
Application documents
Resources
Templates
Declarations and affidavits
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