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Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program
Funding for established Canadian film festivals
Latest source updateLast Update: May 11, 2026Latest change: The program now shows the next intake dates and updated contact details, with minor wording and navigation changes.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 11, 2026
Latest change: The program now shows the next intake dates and updated contact details, with minor wording and navigation changes.
Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program updated
The Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program now includes specific opening and closing dates for the second intake window, which was previously listed as coming soon. The contact section also appears to have been updated with named regional contacts and an enrolment email, and the page layout/navigation has been simplified in places. No visible change was identified to applicant eligibility, funding terms, or the program’s target scope.
Funding available
$ 250,000
Deadline
July 7, 2026
Opened June 16, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Telefilm Canada’s Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program supports Canadian-controlled organizations running medium to large-scale film festivals in Canada. It covers programming, communications and promotion, production, administration, and complementary activities such as film markets, forums, workshops, conferences, and professional networking meetings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Medium to large-scale film festivals
- Complementary activities held only during the festival dates, including forums, workshops, conferences, professional networking and meetings
- Film markets that stimulate the sale of Canadian works and facilitate pre-financing of productions and coproduction partnerships
Documents Needed
- Authorization/Revocation of Representative with regards to Telefilm
- Audience Development and Engagement Proposal
- Activity Proposal
- Budget and Final Cost Report Template
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian-controlled organizations
- Organizations working in the film, television or digital media sectors
- Organizations with experience and expertise in organizing film festivals or markets
Who is not eligible
- Online-only festivals
- Broadcast-only festivals
Eligible expenses
- Programming costs
- Communications and promotion costs
- Production costs
- Administration costs
- Costs associated with complementary activities such as film markets
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs associated with year-round activities that are not associated with the festival or are not only held during the festival dates
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Promotion and support of Canadian content and talent: 40
- Audience development and engagement: 25
- Fiscal and operational management and reporting: 20
- Inclusion and environmental sustainability: 15
How to apply
- Submit the application using Dialogue.
- Ensure your Dialogue account and Organization have been created and are in good standing before submitting an application.
- If the applicant company has changed, it must be created before the application can be submitted; contact enr@telefilm.ca for questions.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against eligibility and evaluation criteria.
- Telefilm may consult external advisors during assessment.
- Funding decisions also reflect portfolio balance and diversity objectives.
- Approved applicants receive a funding agreement before support is provided.
- Final cost reports are reviewed and funding may be reduced based on reported costs.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted during the program’s intake period.
- Applications are submitted through Dialogue.
- Incomplete applications may be automatically rejected.
- Telefilm may request additional information or documents.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program Program
What is the Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program?
Telefilm Canada’s Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program supports Canadian-controlled organizations running medium to large-scale film festivals in Canada. It covers programming, communications and promotion, production, administration, and complementary activities such as film markets, forums, workshops, conferences, and professional networking meetings.
How much funding can be received?
Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was July 7, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program program?
To be eligible for the Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program program, you must:
Canadian-controlled organization with a head office in Canada
Experience organizing film festivals or markets in film, television or digital media sectors
Medium to large-scale festival with at least 7 editions, a minimum total activity budget of CAD 300,000, and an in-person or hybrid format
What expenses are eligible under Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program?
Medium to large-scale film festivals
Complementary activities held only during the festival dates, including forums, workshops, conferences, professional networking and meetings
Film markets that stimulate the sale of Canadian works and facilitate pre-financing of productions and coproduction partnerships
Who can I contact for more information about the Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program?
You can contact Telefilm Canada by email at coordination@telefilm.ca or by phone at 438-806-4865.
Where is the Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program available?
The Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program program is available across Canada.