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Theatrical Exhibition Program
Summary
- Activity type
- Theatrical exhibition of Canadian feature film
- Applicant
- Theatrical Exhibitors in Canada
- Submission
- Dialogue
Program overview
The Theatrical Exhibition Program supports exhibitors and theatres across Canada that are programming Canadian films.
Who can apply
Companies acting as commercial exhibitors that:
- Have their head office in Canada.
- Carry out their activities in Canada.
- Have a ticket and box-office reporting system that complies with audiovisual industry standards.
If you are a film distributor, please visit the Theatrical Distribution Compensation Program webpage.
Information about the program
Guidelines and Important Documents
Please review the documents for full program details and eligibility criteria.
As of March 31, 2026
As of March 31, 2026
As of March 31, 2026
Key Dates
IT support is only available on business days until 5:00 pm EST.
| Dates |
Opening May 19, 2026 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing June 02, 2026 11:59 PM EDT |
Latest Updates
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March 31, 2026
As part of the reopening of the Theatrical Exhibition Program for fiscal year 2026-2027, the following documents have been updated:
- Guidelines
- Essential Information Guide
- List of Required Documents
- Declaration Form for Canadian Films in 2025
- Reference List – Canadian Films
- Activity Report – Applications signed after 2023
- Activity Report – Applications signed in 2022
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
At final reporting
Past Guidelines
From August 7, 2025 to March 31, 2026
From August 7, 2025 to March 31, 2026
From August 7, 2025 to March 31, 2026
From August 8, 2024 to August 6, 2025
From August 8, 2024 to August 6, 2025
From September 19, 2023 to August 8, 2024
From September 19, 2023 to August 8, 2024
From September 23, 2021 to September 12, 2022
From September 23, 2021 to September 12, 2022
From November 24, 2020 to September 22, 2021