Telefilm Canada’s General Admission Festivals Program supports 26 Canadian film festivals 

Telefilm Canada announces its investment of $230,000 to support 26 Canadian film festivals through the General Admission Festivals Program. 

This first intake of the General Admission Festivals Program, for festivals that start between October 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, provides streamlined funding to small and/or emerging film festivals aimed at the general public. 

List of General Admission film festivals supported by Telefilm (starting between October 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026): 

• 2025 Blood in the Snow Film Festival 
• 2025 British Columbia Environmental Film Festival 
• 2025 Broad View International Film Festival 
• 2025 Charlottetown Film Festival 
• 2025 Chilliwack Independent Film Festival 
• 2025 Devour! The Food Film Fest 
• 2025 Female Eye Film Festival 
• 2025 FOGFEST Horror Film Festival 
• 2025 GIRAF 
• 2025 Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival 
• 2025 Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival 
• 2025 Rendezvous With Madness Festival 
• 2025 Silver Wave Film Festival 
• 2025 Vancouver International Black Film Festival 
• 2025 WNDX Festival of Moving Image 
• 2025 Yellowknife International Film Festival 
• 2026 Canadian Filmmakers Festival 
• 2026 Freeze Frame International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages 
• 2026 SINE Film Fest 
• Cinéfranco Grand Public 2025 
• Cinémental 2025 
• Festival du Cinéma Francophone de Calgary 2026 
• Festival du film international de Baie-Comeau Cinoche 2026 
• Festival Objectif Cinéma Desjardins 2025 
• Rendez-vous du cinema québécois et francophone de Vancouver 2026 
• Vues dans la tête de…2026 

 

A total of 50 eligible applications were received in the first intake of this program. The decision-making process takes into account the promotion of Canadian content and talent, and Telefilm’s objective to fund an equitable and balanced portfolio in terms of regional representation and diversity of voices.  

The second intake of this program will open from October 27 – 31, 2025, during which eligible festivals with start dates between April 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026, can apply.  

About Telefilm Canada     

As a Partner of Choice, Telefilm Canada is a Crown corporation dedicated to the success of Canada’s audiovisual industry, fostering access and excellence by delivering programs that support cultural resonance and audience engagement. With a lens of equity, inclusivity and sustainability, Telefilm bolsters dynamic companies and a range of creative talent at home and around the world. Telefilm also makes recommendations regarding the certification of audiovisual coproduction treaties to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, and administers the programs of the Canada Media Fund. Launched in 2012, the Talent Fund raises private donations which principally support emerging talent.  
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Media contact: 

Joyce Richards   
Advisor, Strategic Communications
Telefilm Canada    
Joyce.Richards@telefilm.ca