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Theatrical Documentary Program

Summary

Project type
Feature-length documentary
Project stage
Production and post-production
Applicants
Canadian audiovisual production companies
Submission
Dialogue

Program overview

The Theatrical Documentary Program finances feature-length documentary projects in production and post-production.

Who can apply

Canadian audiovisual production companies that: 

  • 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

Key dates
Opening
March 20, 2023 8:00 AM EDT
Closing
April 03, 2023 11:59 PM EDT

All projects, all budget levels.

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.

Key dates
Opening
March 20, 2023 8:00 AM EDT
Closing
April 03, 2023 11:59 PM EDT

Indigenous Stream

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.

Latest updates

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May 24, 2023

New version of document now available

Updated version of the Essential Information Guide is now available.

May 15, 2023

Updated version of a new document is now available

The Production Sustainability Plan Template is now available in the Templates section.

April 27, 2023

Updated version of the List of Library and Archives Canada (“LAC”) Delivery Requirements

A new version of the List of Library and Archives Canada (“LAC”) Delivery Requirements for Feature Films is now available. 

April 18, 2023

Updated version of List of Required Documents

An updated of List of Required Documents version is 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
Emailcoordination@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