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 19, 2022 8:00 AM EDT | February 17, 2023 11:59 PM EST |
Development Program
| Description | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| The program is currently closed. |
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 30, 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 30, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The program is currently closed. |
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 between April 1, 2023 and September 30, 2023 | October 17, 2022 8:00 AM EDT | November 25, 2022 11:59 PM EST |
| The program is no longer accepting applications for festivals between September 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023. | July 04, 2022 8:00 AM EDT | August 12, 2022 11:59 PM EST |
Theatrical Exhibition Program
| Description | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| The program is currently closed. |
Theatrical Distribution Compensation Program
| Description | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| The program is currently closed. |
Promotion Program – General Admission Stream
| Description | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| The program is currently closed. |
General Admission Festivals Program
| Description | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| For festivals with start dates between October 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. | May 01, 2023 8:00 AM EDT | May 05, 2023 11:59 PM EDT |
| For festivals with start dates between April 1, 2024 and September 30, 2024. | October 30, 2023 8:00 AM EDT | November 03, 2023 11:59 PM EDT |
International programs
International Promotion Program
| Description | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Subject to availability of funds. | April 19, 2022 8:00 AM EDT | February 24, 2023 11:59 PM EST |
Export Assistance Program
| Description | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| For all applications until the closing date or the depletion of funds. | August 18, 2022 8:00 AM EST | February 17, 2023 11:59 PM EDT |
EURIMAGES – European Cinema Support Fund
| Description | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Please check the Eurimages website for more details. |
Temporary support
Reopening Fund – Open Access Stream
| Description | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| For festivals with start dates between April 1, 2023, and June 30, 2023. | January 30, 2023 8:00 AM EST | February 09, 2023 11:59 AM EST |
Short-Term Compensation Fund for Canadian Audiovisual Productions (STCF)
| Description | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Projects with principal photography starting as of April 1, 2022, with a portion of principal photography that takes place after March 31, 2022. | March 04, 2022 11:00 AM EST | March 31, 2023 11:59 PM EST |