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New Dawn – International film production fund
Additional funding for eligible feature films
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
New Dawn provides additional funding for international feature-length fiction, animation, and documentary films. It supports productions with at least 50% financing in place and can provide up to EUR 200,000 for fiction or animation and up to EUR 100,000 for documentaries.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2025
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
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feature-length fiction film production.
- Feature-length animated film production.
- Feature-length documentary production.
- Film projects in development or preproduction.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form.
- Declaration of grant support from the national or regional fund.
- Finance plan.
- Script, synopsis, and joint motivation statement.
- Chamber of Commerce registration or incorporation documents.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent production companies based in participating countries.
- Canadian production companies with eligible projects.
- Producers representing the production company.
Who is not eligible
- Non-legal entities.
- Applicants who are not producers working for a production company.
- Projects without participating-country producer, writer, or director.
- Projects submitted to New Dawn before.
Eligible expenses
- Production costs of the film.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects submitted to New Dawn before.
- Applications that are incomplete.
- Production support based only on tax or cash incentives.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- The Netherlands, including Curaçao, Aruba and St. Maarten
- Portugal
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent international advisory committee.
- The committee assesses the artistic quality and the project’s perspective and relevance.
- The Netherlands Film Fund makes the formal decision based on the committee’s advice.
- Applicants are notified by email of the result.
Additional information
- All application documents must be submitted in English.
- The project can only be submitted to New Dawn once.
- Applicants must contact their national representative at least two weeks before the deadline.
- A signed confirmation of selective support from the relevant national or regional fund is required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Dawn – International film production fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the New Dawn – International film production fund. 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 New Dawn – International film production fund?
New Dawn provides additional funding for international feature-length fiction, animation, and documentary films. It supports productions with at least 50% financing in place and can provide up to EUR 200,000 for fiction or animation and up to EUR 100,000 for documentaries.
How much funding can be received?
New Dawn – International film production fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the New Dawn – International film production fund program?
To be eligible for the New Dawn – International film production fund program, you must:
Legal production company
Selective public support
First or second feature film
What expenses are eligible under New Dawn – International film production fund?
Feature-length fiction film production.
Feature-length animated film production.
Feature-length documentary production.
Film projects in development or preproduction.
Who can I contact for more information about the New Dawn – International film production fund?
You can contact Telefilm Canada by email at application@newdawn.film or by phone at 1-800-567-0890.
Where is the New Dawn – International film production fund available?
The New Dawn – International film production fund program is available across Canada.
Is the New Dawn – International film production fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
New Dawn – International film production fund is a Partnering and Collaboration