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Deadlines

Below are the opening and closing dates for our funding programs. We strongly recommend that applicants start the application process well before the program closes. Please consult the program’s webpage for more information. 

Feature films

Marketing Program
Description Group Opening Date Closing Date
Subject to availability of funds.
April 16, 2024 February 18, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
Development Program
Description Group Opening Date Closing Date
All streams.
September 03, 2024 September 23, 2024, 11:59 PM EST
Talent to Watch Program
Description Group Opening Date Closing Date
All projects.
April 16, 2024 April 30, 2024, 11:59 PM EDT
Production Program
Description Group Opening Date Closing Date
Opening period
English-language projects with budgets under $3.5M January 30, 2025 February 13, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
First opening period
Minority coproductions in all languages and all budget levels with a Canadian share of 30% or less March 03, 2025 March 17, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
Second opening period
English-language projects with budgets of $3.5M and more March 27, 2025 April 10, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
Second opening period
Minority coproductions in all languages and all budget levels with a Canadian share of 30% or less June 02, 2025 June 16, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
Second opening period
French-language projects at all budget levels June 23, 2025 July 07, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
First opening period
English-language projects with budgets of $3.5M and more November 25, 2024 December 06, 2024, 11:59 PM EST
First opening period
French-language projects at all budget levels November 25, 2024 December 06, 2024, 11:59 PM EST
Theatrical Documentary Program
Description Group Opening Date Closing Date
All applications, including for postproduction and applications to the Indigenous Stream.
March 19, 2024 April 11, 2024, 11:59 PM EDT

Festivals, activities and cinemas

Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream
Description Group Opening Date Closing Date
This program is no longer being offered.
Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program
Description Group Opening Date Closing Date
For festivals with start dates between October 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026.
January 16, 2025 February 06, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
For festivals with start dates between April 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026.
June 16, 2025 July 08, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream
Description Group Opening Date Closing Date
For activities with a start date between April 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025
November 04, 2024 November 21, 2024, 11:59 PM EST
For activities with a start date between October 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025
June 03, 2024 July 11, 2024, 11:59 PM EDT
Theatrical Exhibition Program
Description Group Opening Date Closing Date
Dates
September 05, 2024 September 19, 2024, 11:59 PM EST
Theatrical Distribution Compensation Program
Description Group Opening Date Closing Date
The program is currently closed.
Promotion Program – General Admission Stream
Description Group Opening Date Closing Date
This program is no longer being offered.
General Admission Festivals Program
Description Group Opening Date Closing Date
For festivals starting between April 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025.
IT support is only available on business days until 5:00 pm EST.
October 28, 2024 November 01, 2024, 11:59 PM EDT
For festivals starting between October 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.
IT support is only available on business days until 5:00 pm EST.
April 29, 2024 May 03, 2024, 11:59 PM EDT

International programs

International Promotion Program
Description Group Opening Date Closing Date
Subject to availability of funds.
April 16, 2024 February 18, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
Export Assistance Program
Description Group Opening Date Closing Date
The program is currently closed.
New Dawn – International film production fund
Description Group Opening Date Closing Date
Please check the Eurimages website for more details.
EURIMAGES – European Cinema Support Fund
Description Group Opening Date Closing Date
Please check the Eurimages website for more details.