Development program — Prequalified stream
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
Canada
Financing for feature film production companies
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|maxCount
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate September 3, 2024
- grant_single|closingDate September 24, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
- Telefilm Canada
- Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed
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Get funding in 1 of 3 tiers; up to $37,500, 75,000 and $125,000, respectively, if you have produced a fiction or documentary feature film financed by Telefilm with a theatrical release in the last 6 years.
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The Development Program under the Prequalified Stream finances Canadian feature films at various stages of development. Eligible projects involve the creation and refinement of feature-length film scripts and associated activities.
- Development of feature-length film scripts that are 75 minutes or longer.
- Script drafting including first, second, third, or subsequent drafts.
- Packaging of feature film projects to prepare for production stages.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 75,000
Historical documentary about Canadian railroad construction
$ 65,000
Documentary about Canadian artists in the 21st century
$ 67,500
Drama feature film about the struggles of urban immigrants
$ 75,000
Development of a feature film exploring indigenous folklore
$ 75,000
Animated feature film for children promoting environmental awareness
$ 75,000
Sci-fi feature film exploring artificial intelligence concepts
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's business profile and location.
- The applicant must be a Canadian feature film production company.
- The company's head office must be located in Canada.
- The company's activities must be carried out within Canada.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Canadian feature film production companies who:- Have their head office in Canada.- Carry out their activities in Canada.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The Development Program supports the creation of Canadian feature-length films during the development stage. This includes drafting scripts and packaging projects for further production stages.
- Development of first, second, third, or subsequent draft scripts for feature-length films.
- Packaging of feature-length film projects to enhance production readiness.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available to Canadian feature film production companies with specific eligibility criteria regarding their geographical location. Eligible companies must have their head office and conduct their activities within Canada.
- Companies with their head office located in Canada.
- Entities conducting their activities within Canada.
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Artistic and financial objectives alignment
- Originality and creativity of the project
- Balance between creators, production team, and target audience
- Potential for domestic and international distribution
grant_single_labels|apply
1
Review Guidelines
- Access and carefully read the "Guidelines" and "Essential Information Guide."
- Ensure that your project and company meet the eligibility criteria.
2
Gather Documents
- Prepare the documents listed in "List of required documents" relevant to your stream.
- Complete templates such as "Declaration Form Regarding the Producer’s Previous Experience" and others as applicable.
3
Create Dialogue Account
If not already done, create an account on the Dialogue platform provided by Telefilm.
4
Prepare Application
- Log into the Dialogue platform to access the application form.
- Input required information, ensure accuracy and detail about your project, including a development plan.
5
Submit Application
- Upload all prepared documents and complete the application form on Dialogue.
- Submit the complete application by the deadline of September 23, 2024, 11:59 PM EST.
6
Confirmation of Receipt
- Receive confirmation of submission through Dialogue.
- Keep the confirmation as a proof of application submission.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- IT support is only available on business days until 5:00 pm EST.
- Notification to production companies eligible to the Prequalified Stream will occur on June 21, 2024, via Dialogue.
- The Springboard Initiative will start in the summer of 2024, allowing unsuccessful Production Program projects to apply for development funding.
- Applicants can receive updates directly through email by subscribing to program updates.
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