{"id":196848,"date":"2026-10-30T13:04:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T17:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/?post_type=appel-inscription&p=196848"},"modified":"2026-10-30T16:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T20:08:20","slug":"perspective-canada-at-the-european-film-market-efm-2","status":"publish","type":"appel-inscription","link":"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/en\/appel-inscription\/perspective-canada-at-the-european-film-market-efm-2","title":{"rendered":"Perspective Canada\u00a0at the\u00a0European Film Market (EFM)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CALL FOR ENTRIES<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

(Market screenings – Feature-length films, narratives, and documentaries) <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perspective Canada at Berlin<\/strong> is the brand name of a group of market screenings reuniting a selection of Canadian features showcased at the European Film Market<\/a> that runs parallel to the Berlinale. Now celebrating its 20th year, Perspective is a well-established initiative recognized by industry professionals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The showcase strives to increase the international promotion and exploitation of Canadian feature-length films<\/strong> and to spotlight Canadian companies, films, and talent<\/strong> to the 10,000 professionals from more than 110 countries accredited by the EFM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perspective Canada will present around 10 or 12 feature-length films in the EFM cinemas.<\/strong> Every film selected in Perspective Canada will be screened once at the EFM.  Applicants wishing to present their film twice will have to cover 100% of the cost for the second screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MARKET SCREENING RATES<\/strong><\/summary>\n

By being part of Perspective Canada, you benefit from an Exhibitor\u2019s screening rate without having to be one. EFM screening costs range from 400<\/strong> to 700 \u20ac per hour,<\/strong> depending on the theater and date of your screening.<\/o:p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telefilm Canada will cover a maximum of 50% of the cost of one screening for a maximum of 250 euros per hour<\/em> of one market screening, which amounts to a maximum of 500 euros per film or screening.<\/strong> The applicant and the sales agent must cover the\u00a0remaining\u00a0balance.<\/strong> See EFM prices details here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every film selected\u00a0in Perspective Canada\u00a0will be screened\u00a0once\u00a0at the EFM.\u00a0\u00a0Applicants\u00a0wishing\u00a0to present their\u00a0film twice will have to cover 100% of the cost for the second screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

N.B.<\/strong> In the case of a foreign-based international sales company representing an invited Canadian film, Telefilm Canada will invoice the Canadian-controlled production company for the market screening costs.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Promotional campaign<\/strong>: The film selected in Perspective Canada will also benefit from a promotional campaign developed and entirely funded by Telefilm Canada to guarantee the best possible exposure for the invited Canadian films.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Open to feature-length narratives and documentaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Films must have a sales agent attached.<\/strong> <\/strong>In a highly competitive market like the EFM, where hundreds of films compete for attention through market screenings, having a sales agent is essential to attract industry professionals and ensure the screening room doesn\u2019t end up empty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A film must be:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n