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New Dawn – International film production fund
Supports feature-length fiction, animation and documentary productions
Latest source updateLast Update: July 31, 2026Latest change: A new call-for-entries post is now visible with a deadline of Thursday September 15, 2025 at 17:00 CET and updated participation details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 31, 2026
Latest change: A new call-for-entries post is now visible with a deadline of Thursday September 15, 2025 at 17:00 CET and updated participation details.
New call for entries visible
A new call-for-entries post, titled Call for Entries: Join the Next Wave of New Dawn Filmmakers, is now visible. It states that the second call of 2025 is open and sets the deadline at Thursday September 15, 2025 at 17:00 CET. The post also clarifies the participating countries and funding ceilings now shown there: Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium (Flanders and Wallonia), Portugal, and Luxembourg, with up to €200,000 for an animated feature film and up to €100,000 for a feature-length documentary.
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 200,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Independent production companies based in one of the participating countries: Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium (Flanders, Wallonia), Portugal or Luxembourg.
See full eligibility
Overview
New Dawn – International film production fund provides additional funding for feature-length fiction, animation and documentary productions and supports filmmakers in setting up networks. Independent production companies in participating countries can apply when their projects have selective support from a national or regional fund in their country of residence.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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 productions
- Feature-length animation productions
- Feature-length documentary productions
Documents Needed
- Application form.
- Declaration of grant support.
- Finance plan.
- Script, synopsis, and joint statement by director, producer and writer.
- Moodboard and Chamber of Commerce registration or incorporation documents.
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent production companies based in one of the participating countries: Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium (Flanders, Wallonia), Portugal or Luxembourg.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not producers working for a production company (legal entity)
- Applicants whose producer and director and/or writer are not from a participating country
- Applicants from countries that are not on the list of representatives
- Applications that are incomplete
- Projects that have been submitted to New Dawn before
Eligible expenses
- Production costs of the film.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Production support based only on tax or cash incentives.
- Projects submitted to New Dawn before.
- Incomplete applications.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- the Netherlands, including Curaçao, Aruba and St. Maarten
- Belgium (Flanders, Wallonia)
- Portugal
- Luxembourg
Selection criteria
- Creator’s voice and perspective.
- Quality of the script and joint motivation.
- Artistic innovation and contextuality.
- Contribution to new or underrepresented perspectives.
How to apply
- Read the FAQs to check eligibility.
- Fill out the application form.
- Sign the form, either on paper or digitally.
- Prepare the attachments and divide the application into 3 PDF files.
- Mail the signed application form and all attachments to application@newdawn.film before June 9th, 2026, 17:00 CEST.
Processing and Agreement
- The assessment of the applications will be done by a committee of independent international film professionals.
- You will receive an email.
- You will also receive an email if you are not selected.
Additional information
- The New Dawn is administered by the Netherlands Film Fund.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Dawn – International film production fund Program
What is the New Dawn – International film production fund?
New Dawn – International film production fund provides additional funding for feature-length fiction, animation and documentary productions and supports filmmakers in setting up networks. Independent production companies in participating countries can apply when their projects have selective support from a national or regional fund in their country of residence.
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:
Independent production companies based in participating countries
Projects with selective support from a national or regional fund
First or second feature-length projects in development or preproduction with at least 50% financing in place
What expenses are eligible under New Dawn – International film production fund?
Feature-length fiction productions
Feature-length animation productions
Feature-length documentary productions
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 Grant and Funding