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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 Opening Date Closing Date
Subject to availability of funds. April 17, 2023 8:00 AM EDT February 23, 2024 11:59 PM EST
Development Program
Description Opening Date Closing Date
All streams. September 18, 2023 8:00 AM EST October 10, 2023 11:59 PM EST
Production Program
Description Opening Date Closing Date
Second opening date for production projects (including majority co-productions) with budgets of $3.5 million or more and a confirmed funding structure of 50% or more – subject to availability of funds March 27, 2023 8:00 AM EDT June 15, 2023 11:59 PM EDT
Second opening date for Minority co-productions and postproduction applications – subject to availability of funds March 27, 2023 8:00 AM EDT June 15, 2023 11:59 PM EDT
Talent to Watch Program
Description Opening Date Closing Date
All projects. April 17, 2023 8:00 AM EDT May 01, 2023 11:59 PM EDT
Theatrical Documentary Program
Description Opening Date Closing Date
All projects, all budget levels. March 20, 2023 8:00 AM EDT April 03, 2023 11:59 PM EDT
Indigenous Stream March 20, 2023 8:00 AM EDT April 03, 2023 11:59 PM EDT

Festivals, activities and cinemas

Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream
Description Opening Date Closing Date
This program is no longer being offered.
Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program
Description Opening Date Closing Date
For festivals with start dates between April 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024. June 27, 2023 8:00 AM EDT July 24, 2023 11:59 PM EDT
For festivals with start dates between October 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. January 03, 2023 8:00 AM EST January 30, 2023 11:59 PM EST
Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream
Description Opening Date Closing Date
For activities starting between April 1, 2024 and September 30, 2024 November 06, 2023 8:00 AM EDT November 24, 2023 11:59 PM EST
For activities starting between October 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024 June 05, 2023 8:00 AM EDT June 23, 2023 11:59 PM EST
Theatrical Exhibition Program
Description Opening Date Closing Date
Dates October 23, 2023 PST November 06, 2023 EST
Theatrical Distribution Compensation Program
Description Opening Date Closing Date
The program is currently closed.
Promotion Program – General Admission Stream
Description Opening Date Closing Date
This program is no longer being offered.
General Admission Festivals Program
Description Opening Date Closing Date
For festivals starting between April 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024. October 30, 2023 8:00 AM EDT November 03, 2023 11:59 PM EST
For festivals starting between October 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. May 15, 2023 8:00 AM EDT May 19, 2023 11:59 PM EDT

International programs

International Promotion Program
Description Opening Date Closing Date
Subject to availability of funds. April 17, 2023 8:00 AM EDT February 23, 2024 11:59 PM EST
Export Assistance Program
Description Opening Date Closing Date
The program is currently closed.
New Dawn – International film production fund
Description Opening Date Closing Date
Please check the Eurimages website for more details.
EURIMAGES – European Cinema Support Fund
Description Opening Date Closing Date
Please check the Eurimages website for more details.