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Development program — Black and People of Colour stream
Feature film development support
Latest source updateLast Update: July 31, 2026Latest change: The Development Program page now shows updated contact details and a named Performance Score document, while the key-date display has changed.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 31, 2026
Latest change: The Development Program page now shows updated contact details and a named Performance Score document, while the key-date display has changed.
Development Program: key dates and contact details updated
The Development Program page now includes program and stream-specific contact details, and the at-application resource label has changed from a placeholder to Minimum Performance Score – Prequalified stream. The key-dates section also changed, with the previously shown opening and closing window no longer displayed in the same way, and the page no longer shows some of the program overview and who-can-apply content that was previously visible.
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Opening Soon
Location
Canada
Overview
Telefilm’s Development Program supports Canadian production companies developing eligible Canadian feature films in Canada through automatic and selective streams. Projects may be at the first, second, third or subsequent draft script stage, or in packaging, and selective applications are reviewed by advisory committees.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of eligible Canadian feature films.
- First, second, third or subsequent draft script.
- Packaging.
Documents Needed
- Incorporation Certificate for the applicant production company and parent company(ies), if applicable, if modified since the company’s last application to Telefilm
- Corporate Information for the applicant company and, if applicable, parent company(ies) and any other shareholder company with a Dialogue account
- Track Record Summary for all Producers, Screenwriters and Directors, if applying for packaging
- Pitch Document, maximum of 10 pages
- Declaration Regarding the Producer’s Previous Experience
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian-controlled corporations.
- Companies with their head office and activities in Canada.
- Companies that operate as audiovisual companies.
Eligible expenses
- Costs incurred since the beginning of the calendar year.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs that are deemed unreasonable or not in line with the program’s objectives.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Creative Elements.
- Track Record of the Key Creative Personnel.
- Cultural Impact and Audience Reach Potential.
- Diversity of voices and a balanced portfolio reflecting a variety of genres, budgets, company sizes, regions of the country and different viewpoints.
How to apply
- Applications must be submitted through Dialogue.
Processing and Agreement
- Selective projects are evaluated by advisory committees based on the evaluation criteria described in the Guidelines and ranked using an evaluation grid.
Additional information
- There are 2 types of streams under this Program: Prequalified Stream and Selective Streams.
- The Selective Streams are the General Stream, the Indigenous Stream, and the Stream for Black People and People of Colour.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Development program — General streamFeature film development support
- Development program — Indigenous streamCanadian feature film development support
- Development program — Prequalified streamAutomatic funding for top-ranked organizations
Frequently Asked Questions about the Development program — Black and People of Colour stream Program
What is the Development program — Black and People of Colour stream?
Telefilm’s Development Program supports Canadian production companies developing eligible Canadian feature films in Canada through automatic and selective streams. Projects may be at the first, second, third or subsequent draft script stage, or in packaging, and selective applications are reviewed by advisory committees.
How much funding can be received?
Development program — Black and People of Colour stream Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Development program — Black and People of Colour stream program?
To be eligible for the Development program — Black and People of Colour stream program, you must:
Canadian-controlled corporations.
Companies with their head office and activities in Canada.
Companies that operate as audiovisual companies.
What expenses are eligible under Development program — Black and People of Colour stream?
Development of eligible Canadian feature films.
First, second, third or subsequent draft script.
Packaging.
Who can I contact for more information about the Development program — Black and People of Colour stream?
You can contact Telefilm Canada by email at coordination@telefilm.ca or by phone at 438-806-4865.
Where is the Development program — Black and People of Colour stream available?
The Development program — Black and People of Colour stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Development program — Black and People of Colour stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Development program — Black and People of Colour stream is a Grant and Funding