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Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M
Support for Canadian feature film production
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : June 23, 2026
- Closing date : July 7, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports Canadian feature film production and post-production. Funding and support can cover production, post-production, greenlight costs, and related delivery requirements.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : June 23, 2026
- Closing date : July 7, 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
- Production of feature-length fiction films
- Post-production of feature-length fiction films
- Completion funding for films in post-production
Documents Needed
- Most recent script
- Director’s vision and intentions
- Track record forms for key creatives
- Financing plan and production budget
- Audience engagement and discoverability plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian audiovisual production companies
- Broadcaster-affiliated production companies outside Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Companies producing documentary projects under this program
- Government agencies
- Industrial, corporate, or institutional producers
Eligible expenses
- Production and post-production costs linked to the feature film
- Greenlight costs such as script polish, financing closings, cast attachment, and early pre-production
- Encoding, subtitling, or dubbing costs included in the production budget
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Government agency projects
- Industrial, corporate, or institutional projects
- Advertising
- Student projects
- Documentary or non-drama projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Outside Quebec, for broadcaster-affiliated production companies
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by advisory committees.
- Projects are scored and ranked against the program criteria.
- Telefilm makes the final funding decision.
- If approved, contracting follows before funding is paid.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted through Dialogue.
- Incomplete applications have 5 business days to be completed.
- Applications are generally limited to once per fiscal year.
- Funding decisions aim to be made within 80 business days after closing.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M Program
What is the Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M?
Supports Canadian feature film production and post-production. Funding and support can cover production, post-production, greenlight costs, and related delivery requirements.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on June 23, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M program?
To be eligible for the Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M program, you must:
Canadian-controlled production company
Feature-length fiction film
Minimum budget of $250,000
What expenses are eligible under Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M?
Production of feature-length fiction films
Post-production of feature-length fiction films
Completion funding for films in post-production
Who can I contact for more information about the Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M?
You can contact Telefilm Canada by email at coordination@telefilm.ca or by phone at 1-800-567-0890.
Where is the Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M available?
The Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M program is available across Canada.
Is the Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M is a Grant and Funding