Theatrical Documentary Program
Summary
| Project type | Feature-length documentary |
| Project stage | Production and post-production |
| Who can apply | Canadian audiovisual production companies |
| Submission | Dialogue |
Program Overview
The Theatrical Documentary Program finances feature-length documentary projects in production and post-production.
Who can apply
Canadian audiovisual production companies that:
- Have their head office in Canada.
- Carry out their activities in Canada.
Information about the program
Guidelines and Important Documents
Please review the documents for full program details and eligibility criteria.
February 12, 2026 to date
February 12, 2026 to date
February 12, 2026 to date
February 12, 2026 to date
Key dates
IT support is only available on business days until 5:00 pm EST.
| All applications, including for postproduction and applications to the Indigenous Stream. |
Opening March 19, 2026 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing April 02, 2026 11:59 PM EDT |
Latest updates
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April 28, 2026
The following document has been updated:
- Distribution Terms & Contracts Requirements
February 12, 2026
As part of the reopening of the Theatrical Documentary Program for fiscal year 2026-2027, the following documents have been updated:
- Guidelines
- Essential Information Guide
- Evaluation Grid
- List of Required Documents
- Audience Engagement and Discoverability Plan
- Financing Plan Template
- Declaration Regarding OLMC-Produced Projects
- Declaration Regarding Projects Submitted to the Indigenous Stream
- Sharing of Performance Ratio Form
- Production Sustainability Plan Template
Apply for funding
Please read our How to apply page for more information on the application process.
Provided that the applications submitted are complete, we will aim to make funding decisions on production financing requests within 80 business days of the closing date to apply to the program. Please read our Service Charter for more information on our commitment to service.
Applications must be submitted through Dialogue.
Application documents
At application and contracting
Resources
Templates and Declarations
At final reporting
Business policies
Past Guidelines
February 19, 2025 to February 11, 2026
February 27, 2024 to February 19, 2025
February 23, 2023 to February 27, 2024
December 15, 2021 to February 23, 2023
December 15, 2020 to December 15, 2021
October 28, 2019 to December 14, 2020
August 13, 2018 to October 24, 2019
Contact Us
Please read the guidelines and all supporting documents carefully prior to your enquiry.
| For any question about eligibility and how to apply | Phone: 438-806-4865 Toll free: 1-800-567-0890 Email: coordination@telefilm.ca |
| For any question about evaluation and decision-making | Atlantic Region – to be announced Email: pf_fp@telefilm.ca Quebec Myriam Rafla (English market) Phone: 514-283-6363 Toll free: 1-800-567-0890 Email: myriam.rafla@telefilm.ca Anita Damiani (French market, all regions) Phone: 438-469-1155 Toll free: 1-800-567-0890 Email: anita.damiani@telefilm.ca Ontario & Nunavut Melissa Amer Phone: 647-475-4858 Toll free: 1-800-567-0890 Email: melissa.amer@telefilm.ca Western Region Andrew Williamson Phone: 778-309-1764 Toll free: 1-800-567-0890 Email: andrew.williamson@telefilm.ca Indigenous Liaison Shelley MacDougall Phone: 902-334-1368 Toll free: 1-800-567-0890 Email: shelley.macdougall@telefilm.ca |
| For any question about equity and inclusion | Ayesha Husain (English market) Phone: 647-475-4914 Toll free: 1-800-463-4607 Email: ayesha.husain@andreanne Hager Namly (French market) Phone: 438-469-1178 Toll free: 1-800-463-4607 Email: hager.namly@telefilm.ca |