Telefilm Canada is supporting 24 Canadian film festivals, under the Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program (in its second round of decisions). A total of 47 film festivals are supported under this program in fiscal year 2026-2027 with 23 film festivals supported in the first round. This second intake of the program represents an additional investment of $2.21 million. 

The Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program provides financial support to long-established medium to large-scale Canadian film festivals that help promote Canadian and Indigenous films and talent and stimulate demand for our multiscreen content.   

Telefilm is committed to advancing the development of the industry and reaching audiences where they are. Through this program, Telefilm supports film festivals across the country and remains committed to foster and support an industry that is representative of all communities in Canada.   

List of all medium to large-scale film festivals supported by Telefilm (starting between April 1, 2027 to September 30, 2027):

• 2027 Atlantic International Film Festival
• 2027 Calgary International Film Festival
• 2027 Calgary Underground Film Festival
• 2027 CaribbeanTales International Film Festival
• 2027 Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival
• 2027 DOXA Documentary Film Festival
• 2027 Gimli International Film Festival
• 2027 Hot Docs Festival
• 2027 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
• 2027 Inside Out Film Festival
• 2027 iSAFF International South Asian Film Festival
• 2027 Lunenburg Doc Fest
• 2027 Montreal International Black Film Festival
• 2027 Ottawa International Animation Festival
• 2027 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF)
• 2027 Vancouver International Film Festival
• 2027 Vancouver Queer Film Festival
• 2027 Yorkton Film Festival
• Festival cinéma du monde de Sherbrooke 2027
• Festival de cinéma de la Ville de Québec 2027
• Festival du film de l’Outaouais 2027
• Festival Fantasia 2027
• Festival international de cinéma Vues d’Afrique 2027
• Les Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma 2027

The decision-making process takes into account the promotion of Canadian and Indigenous content and talent, and Telefilm’s objective to fund an equitable and balanced portfolio in terms of regional representation and diversity of voices.

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About Telefilm Canada 
Founded in 1967, Telefilm is a Crown corporation dedicated to investing in the development, production, promotion, and distribution of Canadian and Indigenous audiovisual content. As the largest investor in Canadian cinema, Telefilm contributes to the economic strength and cultural impact of the audiovisual sector in collaboration with industry members. Telefilm also makes recommendations to the Department of Canadian Heritage regarding the certification of audiovisual treaty coproductions and administers the programs of the Canada Media Fund.  

Media inquiries:  

Joyce Richards  
Advisor, Strategic Communications  
Telefilm Canada