How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses, capped at $250000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2024-01-26T23:59:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program?

Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program is funded by Telefilm Canada

What are Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program's eligibility criterias?

Applicants must be Canadian-controlled corporations having their head office in Canada. Organizations must be involved in the film, television, or digital media sectors. Applicants need experience and expertise in organizing film festivals or markets.

Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program

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Supports long-established Canadian film festivals financially

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Information and cultural industries

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Telefilm Canada

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The Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program by Telefilm Canada provides non-repayable financial contributions of up to $250,000 to support established Canadian film festivals that promote Canadian films and talent. Eligible activities include medium to large-scale film festivals with a budget of at least $300,000, which have held at least seven editions and include a significant proportion of Canadian works.

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The Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program in Canada aims to support established film festivals that contribute to the promotion of Canadian films and talents. Eligible activities for this grant include the organization and execution of medium to large-scale film festivals across the country.

Organizing film festivals featuring a diverse range of Canadian and international films.
Implementing audience development and engagement strategies.
Promoting Canadian content and talents at the festival.
Ensuring a hybrid or in-person format for the festival events.
Including complementary activities such as forums, workshops, and networking events related to the festival.

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Eligibility for this grant requires applicants to meet certain criteria related to their business structure and operational experience.

The applicant must have their head office in Canada.
The applicant must be a Canadian-controlled corporation.
They must operate within the film, television, or digital media sectors.
The corporation needs to be financially stable and must demonstrate sound governance measures for organizing the festival.
The organization must possess experience and expertise in hosting film festivals of similar size and scope.

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Canadian-controlled corporations who have their head office in Canada and operate within the film, television, or digital media sectors. They must have experience and expertise in organizing film festivals or markets and the festival must be long-established, having held at least 7 editions and a minimum total activity budget of $300,000 CA.

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The grant program allows for coverage of specific expenses associated with the organization and execution of the eligible film festival activities.

Costs directly related to programming the funded activities.
Communication and promotion costs associated with the funded activities.
Production expenses related to presenting the funded activities to target audiences.
Reasonable administrative costs directly linked to the funded activities, including prorated essential organizational expenses such as rent, staff salaries, equipment rentals, and other maintenance costs, not exceeding 25% of total direct costs.

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This grant targets Canadian-controlled corporations with their head offices in Canada. Therefore, all geographical areas within Canada are eligible.

All provinces and territories in Canada.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for the Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program are based on a set of comprehensive criteria that ensure the festivals' alignment with Canadian cultural promotion and Telefilm's strategic objectives.

Promotion and support of Canadian content and talent, including the percentage of Canadian works presented in previous editions and measures to highlight Canadian talent to the public and industry professionals.
Effective audience development and engagement strategies, assessing festival attendance, understanding of target audience, outreach initiatives, community partnerships, and programming innovation.
Sound financial and operational management, evaluating the financial health of the applicant and festival, the festival's operational capability, experience of key personnel, fulfillment of previous contractual obligations, and governance practices.
Commitment to genuine inclusion and sustainable development, reflecting diverse voices in all aspects of the festival and adopting environmentally sustainable practices.
Diversity of voices, considering regional representation and prioritizing festivals promoting works from underrepresented communities such as Indigenous, Black, people of color, 2SLGBTQIA+, and more.

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Additional relevant details for this grant include:

Applications must be submitted in the Dialogue platform, and incomplete submissions may be automatically rejected.
Telefilm reserves the right to adjust the funding conditions and guidelines at its discretion to ensure alignment with program objectives.
Funds are allocated subject to availability from governmental and other sources, and acceptance of funding is contingent upon compliance with Telefilm's business partner code of conduct.
The funding awarded is a non-repayable contribution, intended to cover only eligible costs as described in the annexed guidelines.