Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program
Summary
| Activity type | Medium to large-scale film festivals |
| Activity date | Film festivals starting on or after October 1, 2026 |
| Applicants | Canadian organizations |
| Submission | Dialogue |
Program overview
The Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program finances long-established medium to large-scale film festivals in Canada.
Who can apply
Canadian-controlled corporations who:
- Have their head office in Canada.
- Work in the film, television or digital media sectors.
- Have experience and expertise in organizing film festivals or markets.
Long-established medium to large-scale film festivals that:
- Have had at least 7 editions
- Have a minimum total activity budget of $300,000 CA.
Guidelines and Important Documents
Please review these documents for full program details.
As of December 4, 2025
As of December 4, 2025
As of December 4, 2025
As of December 4, 2025
Key dates
IT support is only available on business days until 5:00 pm EST.
| For festivals with start dates between October 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027. |
Opening January 06, 2026 8:00 AM EST |
Closing January 27, 2026 11:59 PM EST |
| For festivals with start dates between April 1, 2027, and September 30, 2027. |
Opening June 16, 2026 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing July 07, 2026 11:59 PM EDT |
Latest updates
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January 12, 2026
Update of the following document:
- Audience Development and Engagement Proposal
January 12, 2026
Update of the following document:
- Accounting and Reporting Requirements – Industry Promotion (2025)
December 4, 2025
As part of the reopening of the Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program for fiscal year 2026-27, the following documents have been updated:
- Guidelines
- Essential Information Guide
- List of Required Documents
- Evaluation Grid
- Audience Development and Engagement Proposal
- Activity Proposal
- Budget and Final Cost Template
- Budget and Final Cost Guide
- Application Form Preview and Guide
- Activity Report
- List of Canadian Films
- Visibility Grid
Apply for funding
Please read our How to apply page for more information on the application process.
Applications must be submitted through Dialogue.
Application documents
At application
Forms
Templates
Resources
At final reporting
Forms
Templates
Resources
Business Policies
Past Guidelines
November 23, 2023 to December 4, 2025
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 |