{"id":174721,"date":"2025-10-22T13:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/?p=174721"},"modified":"2026-06-15T15:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T19:19:09","slug":"telefilm-canada-and-the-talent-fund-invest-3-45-million-in-17-new-feature-film-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/en\/telefilm-canada-and-the-talent-fund-invest-3-45-million-in-17-new-feature-film-projects","title":{"rendered":"Telefilm Canada and the Talent Fund invest $3.45 million in 17 new feature film projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"editor-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Telefilm Canada and the Talent Fund are backing 17 new film teams through the Talent to Watch program with an investment of $3.45\u202fmillion. These selected first features showcase distinct creative talent from across the country, and gives emerging filmmakers the opportunity to add their voices and help shape Canada\u2019s vibrant cultural identity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTalent to Watch is a powerful springboard for emerging filmmakers, giving them the opportunity to share their unique voices and contribute to the mosaic of stories that shape Canada\u2019s identity\u201d said <strong>Julie Roy<\/strong>, Executive Director and CEO of Telefilm Canada. \u201cThe richness and diversity of these projects reflect our deep commitment to showcasing a wide range of genres, languages and perspectives in many of our regions, each one adding a vital thread to the fabric of Canadian storytelling.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Talent Fund is essential to enabling the next generation of filmmakers to add their creativity to Canadian and Indigenous film,\u201d said\u202f<strong>Sandi Treliving<\/strong>, Chair of the Talent Fund Advisory Committee. \u201cThe donations that we receive from our generous donors are equally important. Thank you to our thoughtful supporters across Canada for ensuring that the Fund can continue to have an impact on homegrown film and the sense of belonging it inspires.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selected projects include: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Away With Dad<\/em> <\/strong>(drama)<br>Director and screenwriter: Kyle Credo<br>Producer: Farah Abdo<br>Province: Ontario<br>Languages: English and Filipino (Visayan)<br>Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>De plein fouet<\/em> <\/strong>(suspense)<br>Director: L\u00e9onard Giovenazzo<br>Screenwriters: L\u00e9onard Giovenazzo and Janie Faucher-Roy<br>Producers: Tristan Alain&nbsp;and Laurence Wells<br>Province: Quebec<br>Languages: English, French and Korean<br>Industry Partner Stream<br>Partner organization: Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, Concordia University&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>From Me To You<\/em> <\/strong>(romantic comedy)<br>Director: Daniel Little<br>Screenwriters: Daniel Little and Peter Jickling<br>Producer: Martin O\u2019Brien<br>Province: Yukon<br>Language: English<br>Industry Partner Stream<br>Partner organization: Yukon Film Society&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Good Morning Vietnam<\/em> <\/strong>(documentary)<br>Director and screenwriter: Luis Petranko<br>Producers: Charbel El Melhem and Andres Molina<br>Province: Quebec<br>Languages: French and Spanish (Castilian)<br>Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Hiding In My Cells<\/em> <\/strong>(documentary)<br>Director and screenwriter: Ali Naqi<br>Producers: Ali Naqi and Christina Saliba&nbsp;<br>Province: Quebec<br>Languages: English and Kannada<br>Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Hypothetical Baby <\/em><\/strong>(drama)<br>Director: Nicole Bazuin<br>Screenwriter: Rachel Cairns<br>Producers: Rachel Cairns and Nicole Bazuin<br>Province: Ontario<br>Language: English<br>Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Kage No Hana<\/em> <\/strong>(drama)<br>Director: Latif Ullah<br>Screenwriters: Latif Ullah and Mako Fujimoto&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Producers: Latif Ullah and Mako Fujimoto<br>Province: British Columbia<br>Language: Japanese (Kansai-ben)<br>Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Les rescap\u00e9s du paradis<\/em> <\/strong>(documentary)<br>Director and screenwriter: Bogdan Stefan<br>Producer: St\u00e9phanie Gagn\u00e9<br>Province: Quebec<br>Language: French<br>Industry Partner Stream<br>Partner organization: Bande Sonimage&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Les Ombres de la M\u00e9tropole \/ The Shadows of the Metropolis<\/em> <\/strong>(documentary)<br>Director, screenwriter and producer: Ahana B. Murumbi<br>Province: Quebec&nbsp;<br>Languages: French and English&nbsp;<br>Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Nadine Pick Up The Phone<\/em> <\/strong>(drama)<br>Director and screenwriter: Vanessa Magic<br>Producer: Bonnie Do<br>Province: Ontario&nbsp;<br>Language: English&nbsp;<br>Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Nobody Sees Me Like You Do<\/em> <\/strong>(drama)<br>Director and screenwriter: Keith Hodder<br>Producers: Ariel Yang and Maxine Grossman&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Province: Ontario<br>Language: English<br>Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Parrandas<\/em> <\/strong>(documentary)<br>Director and screenwriter: Constance Chaput-Raby&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Producer: Isabelle Grignon-Francke<br>Province: Quebec<br>Languages: French, English and Spanish (Castilian)<br>Industry Partner Stream<br>Partner organization: Forum RIDM&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Place des aubes<\/em> <\/strong>(drama)<br>Director, screenwriter and producer: S\u00e9bastien Higgins&nbsp;<br>Province: Ontario&nbsp;<br>Languages: French and English&nbsp;<br>Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>POW WOW<\/em> <\/strong>(documentary)<br>Director and screenwriter: Pete Kolopenuk<br>Producer: Laura Faul<br>Province: Saskatchewan<br>Languages: English and Cree<br>Indigenous Stream&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Stages of Change<\/em> <\/strong>(drama)<br>Director: Cassidy Civiero<br>Screenwriter: Alanna Schwartz<br>Producer: Katie Billo<br>Province: Ontario<br>Language: English<br>Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>The Ruin of the Earth<\/em> <\/strong>(documentary)<br>Director and screenwriter: Yannick Jamey<br>Producer: Ophelia Spinosa<br>Province: Quebec<br>Languages: English and Irish (Gaelic)<br>Festival Selection Stream&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Trans Girls: Raw and<\/em> <em>Uncut <\/em><\/strong>(documentary)<br>Director and screenwriter: Mily Mumford<br>Producer: Erin Purghart\u202f<br>Province: British Columbia\u202f<br>Language: English\u202f<br>Filmmaker Apply-Direct\u202fStream&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Telefilm received a high volume of applications in the Talent to Watch Program for fiscal 2025-26. Over 155 projects representing more than $34million in funding requests were assessed. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Statistics on all films funded in the year will be published in the 2025\u201326 Annual Report. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An advisory committee composed of external and internal representatives assessed the projects and made recommendations to Telefilm. The decision-making process is designed to ensure that Telefilm funds a balanced production portfolio reflecting a variety of genres, budgets, company sizes, regions of the country, and perspectives. A list of the committee members will be posted on Telefilm\u2019s\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/we-finance-and-support\/project-financing-advisory-committees\/advisory-committee-members\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Financing Advisory Committees page<\/a>\u202fonce all funding decisions have been made.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Telefilm Canada<\/strong> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a Partner of Choice, Telefilm Canada is a Crown corporation dedicated to the success of Canada\u2019s audiovisual industry, fostering access and excellence by delivering programs that support cultural resonance and audience engagement. With a lens of equity, inclusivity and sustainability, Telefilm bolsters dynamic companies and a range of creative talent at home and abroad. Telefilm also makes recommendations to the Minister of Canadian Heritage regarding the certification of audiovisual coproduction treaties and administers the programs of the Canada Media Fund. Launched in 2012, the Talent Fund raises private donations that principally support emerging talent. Visit\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">telefilm.ca<\/a>\u202fand follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.linkedin.com\/company\/telefilm-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/link.active-mail.biz\/c\/443\/90f6762eede0efa1be7d3651676f6b5b9788efdeea24842ddd3632a024194f6eca5f1aa49e5edb96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/link.active-mail.biz\/c\/443\/90f6762eede0efa1be7d3651676f6b5b9788efdeea24842d02266384f8936831ca5f1aa49e5edb96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/link.active-mail.biz\/c\/443\/90f6762eede0efa1be7d3651676f6b5b9788efdeea24842d96919e8ba12ad8c2ca5f1aa49e5edb96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Letterboxd<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Talent Fund <\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Talent Fund is a national donation initiative dedicated to the impact and longevity of first-time filmmakers\u2019 careers from across Canada. Igniting career paths in cinema, the Talent Fund invests in emerging talent and provides support to build their professional portfolios, fosters community and knowledge-sharing through professional mentorship, and prioritizes emerging creators from historically underrepresented communities. Funds raised are invested in Telefilm Canada\u2019s\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/programmes\/talent-to-watch-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Talent to Watch<\/a>\u202fprogram \u2013 a career accelerator and launchpad \u2013 which helps the next generation of storytellers contribute to a thriving Canadian film industry. Since 2012, the Fund has supported over 215 film projects, brought to life by more than 400 emerging artists (writers, producers, and directors) and has financed films that have earned over 200 awards worldwide. Individual donors, family foundations, corporations and sponsors invest in the Talent Fund as they believe in the power of storytelling through film, and the impact this program has on the careers of emerging artists. To learn more about the Talent Fund or to make a donation, visit\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/thetalentfund.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thetalentfund.ca<\/a> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-30- \u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Media contact: \u202f<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joyce Richards&nbsp;<br>Advisor, Strategic Communications &nbsp;<br>Telefilm Canada&nbsp;<br><a href=\"mailto:joyce.richards@telefilm.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">joyce.richards@telefilm.ca<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Telefilm Canada and the Talent Fund are backing 17 new film teams through the Talent to Watch program with an investment of $3.45\u202fmillion. 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