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
Development Program
Description
Group
Opening Date
Closing Date
All streams. September 04, 2025
September 25, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
Talent to Watch Program
Description
Group
Opening Date
Closing Date
All projects. April 16, 2025
April 30, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
Production Program
Description
Group
Opening Date
Closing Date
Opening periodApproximate decision date: Mid June 2026 English-language projects with budgets under $3.5M
January 27, 2026
February 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
First opening periodApproximate decision date: May 2026 Minority coproductions in all languages and all budget levels with a Canadian share of 30% or less
February 24, 2026
March 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT
Second opening periodApproximate decision date: Mid August 2026 English-language projects with budgets of $3.5M and more
March 30, 2026
April 14, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT
Second opening periodApproximate decision date: September 2026 Minority coproductions in all languages and all budget levels with a Canadian share of 30% or less
May 19, 2026
June 02, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT
Second opening periodApproximate decision date: November 2026 French-language projects at all budget levels
June 23, 2026
July 07, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT
First opening periodApproximate decision date: Mid April 2026 English-language projects with budgets of $3.5M and more
November 25, 2025
December 09, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
First opening periodApproximate decision date: mid April 2026 French-language projects at all budget levels
November 25, 2025
December 09, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
Theatrical Documentary Program
Festivals, activities and cinemas
Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream
Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program
Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream
Description
Group
Opening Date
Closing Date
For activities with a start date between April 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 November 03, 2025
November 24, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
For activities with a start date between October 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026 June 02, 2025
June 20, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
Theatrical Exhibition Program
Description
Group
Opening Date
Closing Date
Dates September 04, 2025
September 26, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
Theatrical Distribution Compensation Program
Promotion Program – General Admission Stream
General Admission Festivals Program
Description
Group
Opening Date
Closing Date
For festivals starting between April 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026. October 27, 2025
October 31, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
For festivals starting between October 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026. April 28, 2025
May 02, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
International programs
International Promotion Program
International Promotion Program – Distribution Support
New Dawn – International film production fund
EURIMAGES – European Cinema Support Fund
