Reopening of Telefilm’s Development Program for 2025–2026  

Telefilm Canada is reopening its Development Program for 2025–2026. It will be one of the first programs to undergo a strategic review in 2026–2027, with further details to follow in the coming months. 

The Development Program supports the development of eligible Canadian feature films, and consists of four streams: the Prequalified Stream, the General Stream, the Indigenous Stream, and the Stream for Black People and People of Colour.   

There will be no changes to the program this year apart from the initiative to allow already-funded animation projects in development to be amplified. Eligible recipients will be notified shortly. Documents with minor updates are available on the website. 

Pre-qualified applicants will be notified of their eligibility via Dialogue on July 11.

Key dates:  

The submission period for the program begins on September 4, 2025 at 8:00 am (EDT) and ends on September 25, 2025 at 11:59 pm (EDT). 

Updated versions of the guidelines and other essential documentation are available on Telefilm’s Development Program page. 

To learn how to apply for funding for Telefilm’s various programs, please consult the How to apply page.