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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
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
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+ Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+. 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 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.