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New Dawn – International film production fund
Additional support for eligible feature films
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 9, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
New Dawn is a production fund for feature-length fiction, documentary, and animated films with additional support available to selected international projects. It funds film production costs and can provide up to EUR 200,000 for feature films or up to EUR 100,000 for feature-length 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 : June 9, 2026
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.
- Projects in development or preproduction.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Declaration of grant support
- Finance plan
- Script, synopsis, and joint motivation statement
- Chamber of Commerce registration or incorporation documents
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent production companies based in participating countries.
- Producers representing the production company.
Who is not eligible
- Non-legal entities.
- Applicants who are not producers working for a production company.
- Projects 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
- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- The Netherlands, including Curaçao, Aruba and St. Maarten
- Portugal
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
- Step 1: Check eligibility
- Read the FAQ to confirm the project meets the program conditions.
- Step 2: Complete the application package
- Fill out and sign the application form.
- Prepare the required attachments in English.
- Divide the application into the required PDF files.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the signed application form and all attachments to application@newdawn.film.
- Submit before the deadline and ensure the application is complete.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent international advisory committee.
- The committee assesses the project’s perspective, script, motivation, artistic innovation, and contextuality.
- 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
What is the New Dawn – International film production fund?
New Dawn is a production fund for feature-length fiction, documentary, and animated films with additional support available to selected international projects. It funds film production costs and can provide up to EUR 200,000 for feature films or up to EUR 100,000 for feature-length 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
Participating country
Selective production support
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.
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