General Admission Festivals Program
Overview
The General Admission Festivals Program provides financial support to small and/or emerging Canadian film festivals, offering a maximum funding amount of $15,000. Its purpose is to promote Canadian films and talent while stimulating demand for diverse multi-screen content.
At a glance
Funding available
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- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Open Date : October 28, 2024
- Closing date : November 1, 2024
Eligible candidates
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Canada
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Women
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
- All structures
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- National
Activities funded
The General Admission Festivals Program offers financial support to small and emerging Canadian film festivals open to the general public, emphasizing Canadian content. These festivals are required to have held at least two prior editions before applying for funding.
- Support for film festivals showcasing a minimum of five feature films and 15% Canadian content.
- Enhancement of public access to Canadian films through organized festivals.
- Promotion of regional and diverse stories through community film screenings.
- Fostering innovative and sustainable festival practices.
Eligibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's corporate and operational status.
- The applicant must have a head office in Canada.
- The applicant must be a Canadian-controlled corporation.
- The applicant must operate within the film, television, or digital media sectors.
Who is eligible?
Canadian-controlled corporations who:- Have their head office in Canada.- Work in the film, television, or digital media sectors.- Organize festivals that have had at least 2 editions before the one for which funding is requested.
Who is not eligible
This grant has specific eligibility criteria, but the information provided does not explicitly state which types of companies or industries are not eligible. Therefore, detailed exclusions or restrictions cannot be determined based on the available context.
Eligible expenses
The grant funding provided by Telefilm must be used to cover expenses directly associated with the programming, promotion, execution, and administration of the festival.
- Expenses related to festival programming.
- Costs associated with festival promotion.
- Execution-related expenses.
- Administrative expenses for the festival.
Eligible geographic areas
Telefilm Canada's General Admission Festivals Program is available to Canadian-controlled corporations located within Canada. Eligibility is confined to regions across Canada to support local film festivals.
- Companies with their head office in Canada.
- Canadian-controlled corporations from any province or territory within Canada.
Selection criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for the General Admission Festivals Program are based on specific criteria to ensure they align with the program's goals and objectives.
- Conformity of the festival with the program's objectives.
- The reach and format of the festival.
- Promotion of Canadian content and talent.
- The applicant's history in fulfilling contractual obligations to Telefilm, including timely reporting.
- Consideration of the diversity of voices, prioritizing festivals that focus on works from underrepresented communities.
- Preference for festivals conducted in a hybrid or in-person format.
- Equitable and balanced regional representation and voice diversity in festival selection.
How to apply
Review Program Guidelines
- Access the General Admission Festivals Program page on Telefilm Canada's website.
- Download and read the updated guidelines, the Essential Information Guide, and the List of Required Documents.
Prepare Application Documents
- Complete the Application Form Preview and Guide – General Admission.
- Provide Corporate Information for Organizations Without a Share Capital if applicable.
- Ensure you have any additional forms and information as required by the List of Required Documents.
Submit Application via Dialogue
- Create or log into your account on the Dialogue platform.
- Upload the completed application form and all required documents.
- Submit the application within the specified submission period for your festival dates.
Confirmation
- Receive an acknowledgment or confirmation of your submission through Dialogue.
- Retain a copy of the submission confirmation for your records.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applicants are encouraged to contact their regional representative for guidance before submitting a first-time application.
- Applications must be submitted online via the Dialogue platform.
- Telefilm may exercise discretion regarding the minimum number of Canadian works included in festival programming.
- Funding is limited, and meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee receipt of funding.
- Documents submitted with the application must comply with Telefilm's specified list of required documents.
- Funding recipients are subject to compliance with both historical and current contractual obligations with Telefilm.
- Projects involving hybrid or in-person festival formats may receive preferential evaluation.
- Telefilm reserves the right to modify guidelines and application forms as necessary.
- Information related to the application is subject to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.
