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Development program — Prequalified stream
Financing for feature film production companies
Last Update: March 24, 2026
Funding available
$ 125,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 3, 2024
- Closing date : September 24, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
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
- Canadians
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Canadian feature film production companies who:- Have their head office in Canada.- Carry out their activities in Canada.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.
Eligible geographic areas
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.
Additional information
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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Frequently Asked Questions about the Development program — Prequalified stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Development program — Prequalified 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 — Prequalified stream?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Development program — Prequalified stream Funds up to $125,000 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 — Prequalified stream program?
To be eligible for the Development program — Prequalified stream program, you must:
The applicant must be a Canadian feature film production company.
The company must have its head office in Canada.
The company must carry out its activities in Canada.
What expenses are eligible under Development program — Prequalified stream?
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.
Where is the Development program — Prequalified stream available?
The Development program — Prequalified stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Development program — Prequalified stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Development program — Prequalified stream is a Grant and Funding
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