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Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+
Funding for Canadian feature film production
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 30, 2026
- Closing date : April 14, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports Canadian feature-length films in production or post-production for English-language projects with budgets of $3.5 million and more. Funding can support eligible production and post-production activities, including projects in international coproduction.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 49% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 30, 2026
- Closing date : April 14, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production of Canadian feature-length films
- Post-production of Canadian feature-length films
- International coproduction projects that meet program rules
Documents Needed
- Most recent script
- Audience Engagement and Discoverability Plan
- Financing plan and production budget
- Track record forms for key creative personnel
- Chain of title description
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian audiovisual production companies
- Feature film production companies based in Canada
- Broadcaster-affiliated production companies outside Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Individual applicants
- Government agencies and government-produced projects
- Projects produced primarily for industrial, corporate, institutional, advertising, or student purposes
- Documentary and non-fiction projects
Eligible expenses
- Production costs for the feature film
- Post-production costs
- Greenlight-related pre-production costs such as final script polishing, closing financing agreements, attaching cast, and early pre-production
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Documentary projects
- Projects produced primarily for industrial, corporate, institutional, advertising, or student purposes
- Projects not intended for theatrical or festival audiences
- Projects done on contract for a government agency
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Creative elements, including script originality and director’s vision
- Track record of the key creative personnel
- Project viability and financing readiness
- Cultural impact and audience reach potential
- Diversity of voices and Canadian point of view
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program documents
- Read the guidelines and essential information guide.
- Check the list of required documents and evaluation grid.
- Step 2: Prepare application materials
- Complete the required forms and supporting documents.
- Prepare the application in one language only.
- Step 3: Submit in Dialogue
- Log in to Dialogue and complete the online application form.
- Upload all required documents with the application.
- Submit before the applicable closing date.
- Step 4: Await review and decision
- Telefilm may request missing documents within five business days if the file is incomplete.
- Monitor the file for the funding decision after evaluation.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by advisory committees and scored using an evaluation grid
- Telefilm may apply a shortlisting process if application volume is high
- Funding decisions are aimed to be made within 80 business days after the closing date, if applications are complete
- Approved applicants proceed to contracting before funding is finalized
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through Dialogue.
- Decision dates may vary depending on application volume.
- IT support is available on business days until 5:00 pm EST.
- Applicants may be invited to complete self-identification questionnaires for key creative personnel.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+ Program
What is the Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+?
Supports Canadian feature-length films in production or post-production for English-language projects with budgets of $3.5 million and more. Funding can support eligible production and post-production activities, including projects in international coproduction.
How much funding can be received?
Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+ Funds up to 49% of admissible expenses, capped at $4,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 14, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+ program?
To be eligible for the Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+ program, you must:
Canadian-controlled audiovisual production company
Feature-length fiction film project
English-language budget of $3.5M+
What expenses are eligible under Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+?
Production of Canadian feature-length films
Post-production of Canadian feature-length films
International coproduction projects that meet program rules
Who can I contact for more information about the Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+?
You can contact Telefilm Canada by email at coordination@telefilm.ca or by phone at 438-806-4865.
Where is the Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+ available?
The Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+ program is available across Canada.