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Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000 - $ 37,500
Timeline
- Open Date : September 3, 2024
- Closing date : September 24, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Telefilm supports the development stage of Canadian feature films through automatic and selective streams. Funding is available for eligible development activities, including script drafts and project packaging, with a repayable advance of up to $100,000 depending on the stream.
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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
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 37,500 $
- Minimum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 3, 2024
- Closing date : September 24, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of eligible Canadian feature films
- Script drafting and packaging of feature-length film projects
- Development of fiction or documentary feature films
Documents Needed
- Incorporation certificate
- Corporate declaration
- Producer experience declaration
- Most recent creative material
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian feature film production companies
Who is not eligible
- Companies that are not audiovisual production companies.
- Companies that are not majority-owned and controlled by Indigenous persons (for the Indigenous Stream).
- Companies whose head office is not in Canada or do not primarily operate in Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Scriptwriting fees and workshops
- Research and development costs
- Legal, design, and storyboard costs
- Producer and director fees
- Travel, casting, scouting, and consulting costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Telefilm for eligibility and completeness.
- Selective stream projects are assessed by advisory committees and ranked using an evaluation grid.
- Prequalified Stream applicants are notified of eligibility and funding amount before the program opens.
- Applicants may be asked to provide missing documents within five business days.
- A financing agreement is required before funding is issued.
Additional information
- Applicants can only submit one application per year and must choose a single stream, which cannot be changed after submission.
- All applications must be submitted online through Telefilm’s Dialogue portal, and incomplete applications will have a five-business-day window for corrections.
- Projects may only receive funding from this program up to four times cumulatively.
- Compliance with program guidelines does not guarantee funding, as funding decisions are at Telefilm's discretion and subject to availability.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Development program — Indigenous stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Development program — Indigenous stream. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Development program — Indigenous stream?
Telefilm supports the development stage of Canadian feature films through automatic and selective streams. Funding is available for eligible development activities, including script drafts and project packaging, with a repayable advance of up to $100,000 depending on the stream.
How much funding can be received?
Development program — Indigenous stream Funds up to $37,500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 24, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Development program — Indigenous stream program?
To be eligible for the Development program — Indigenous stream program, you must:
Canadian-controlled corporation
Head office and activities in Canada
Feature-length theatrical film project
What expenses are eligible under Development program — Indigenous stream?
Development of eligible Canadian feature films
Script drafting and packaging of feature-length film projects
Development of fiction or documentary feature films
Who can I contact for more information about the Development program — Indigenous stream?
You can contact Telefilm Canada by email at adriana.chartrand@telefilm.ca or by phone at 6474754911.
Where is the Development program — Indigenous stream available?
The Development program — Indigenous stream program is available across Canada.