General Admission Festivals Program
Summary
| Activity type | Small and/or emerging Canadian film festivals |
| Activity date | Festivals taking place starting on or after October 1, 2026 |
| Applicants | Canadian organizations |
| Submission | Dialogue |
Program overview
The General Admission Festivals Program provides streamlined funding to small and/or emerging film festivals that are aimed at the general public.
Who can apply
Canadian-controlled corporations who:
- Have their head office in Canada.
- Work in the film, television or digital media sectors.
Festivals that have had at least 2 editions before the one for which funding is requested.
Guidelines and Important Documents
Please review the documents for full program details and eligibility criteria.
As of March 27, 2026
As of March 27, 2026
As of March 27, 2026
Key dates
IT support is only available on business days until 5:00 pm EST.
| For festivals starting between October 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. |
Opening April 28, 2026 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing May 02, 2026 11:59 PM EDT |
| For festivals starting between April 1, 2027 and September 30, 2027. |
Opening October 27, 2026 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing October 31, 2026 11:59 PM EDT |
Latest updates
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April 23, 2026
Update of the following document
- Essential Information Guide
March 27, 2026
Update of the following document
- Guidelines
- Essential Information Guide
- List of Required Documents
January 12, 2026
Update of the following document
- Accounting and Reporting Requirements – Industry Promotion (2025)
Apply for funding
Please read our How to apply page for more information on the application process.
Applications must be submitted through Dialogue.
Apply now
Application documents
At Application
Resources
Business policies
At Final Reporting
Forms
Past Guidelines
November 23, 2023 to March 26, 2026
September 29, 2022 to November 23, 2023
Contact Us
Please read the guidelines and all supporting documents carefully prior to your enquiry.
| For questions regarding eligibility and how to apply | Phone: 438-806-4865 Toll free: 1-800-567-0890 Email: coordination@telefilm.ca |
| Atlantic Region, Ontario, and Canadian Francophonie | Alison Zimmer Phone: 902-334-1369 Toll free: 1-800-567-0890 Email: alison.zimmer@telefilm.ca |
| Quebec | Sophie Therrien Phone: 438-469-1263 Toll free: 1-800-567-0890 Email: Sophie.Therrien@telefilm.ca |
| Western Region and Northern Territories | Kim Hsu Guise Phone: 778-309-1779 Toll free: 1-800-567-0890 Email: kimhsu.guise@telefilm.ca |
| For any questions regarding enrolment | Email: enr@telefilm.ca |