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Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+
Funding for Canadian feature films in production
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 23, 2026
- Closing date : July 7, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Telefilm funds Canadian feature films in production or post-production, with a maximum of $3.5 million for French-language projects of $3.5M and more. The program supports fictional feature films, including eligible co-productions, and related creative and audience engagement activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,500,000 $
- Up to 49% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 23, 2026
- Closing date : July 7, 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
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
- 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 audiovisual treaty coproductions
Documents Needed
- Most recent script
- Director’s vision and intentions
- Track record summary for producers, directors and screenwriters
- Audience Engagement and Discoverability Plan
- Financing plan and production budget
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian audiovisual production companies
- Canadian-controlled corporations
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Projects done on contract for a government agency
- Projects produced primarily for industrial, corporate or institutional purposes
- Advertising
- Student projects
- Documentary or non-fiction projects
Eligible expenses
- Costs for the final polish of the script
- Costs for closing agreements with financial participants
- Cast attachment costs
- Early pre-production costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by advisory committees.
- Eligible projects are scored and ranked using an evaluation grid.
- Telefilm aims to make funding decisions within 80 business days after the closing date, for complete applications.
- A shortlisting process may be used when application volume is high.
- Applicants are notified after the review and decision process.
Additional information
- Projects can be submitted only once per fiscal year, with limited exceptions.
- Decision dates may vary depending on application volume.
- Telefilm may request additional information at any time.
- Applications must be complete at submission, or missing documents may not be considered.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+ Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Production program — French market budgets $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 — French market budgets $3.5M+?
Telefilm funds Canadian feature films in production or post-production, with a maximum of $3.5 million for French-language projects of $3.5M and more. The program supports fictional feature films, including eligible co-productions, and related creative and audience engagement activities.
How much funding can be received?
Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+ Funds up to 49% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,500,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on June 23, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+ program?
To be eligible for the Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+ program, you must:
Canadian-controlled production company
Feature-length fictional film
Production or post-production stage
What expenses are eligible under Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+?
Production of Canadian feature-length films
Post-production of Canadian feature-length films
International audiovisual treaty coproductions
Who can I contact for more information about the Production program — French market budgets $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 — French market budgets $3.5M+ available?
The Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+ program is available across Canada.
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