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 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
Festivals, activities and cinemas
Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream
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
Promotion Program – General Admission Stream
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
Export Assistance Program
New Dawn – International film production fund
EURIMAGES – European Cinema Support Fund
