Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M

Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M

Financing for French-language feature films

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • 49% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : May 20, 2024
  • Closing date : June 03, 2024
Financing Type
Loans and Capital investments
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Grant Providers
  • Telefilm Canada
  • Government of Canada
Status
Opening Soon

Overview

Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $500,000, or an equity investment, to cover up to 49% of the production or post-production costs for a primarily French-language feature-length fictional film.

Eligibility criteria

Canadian audiovisual production companies are eligible to apply for this grant if they have their head office in Canada and carry out their activities in Canada.

  • Head office located in Canada
  • Activities carried out in Canada

Who is eligible

Eligible types of companies for this grant are Canadian audiovisual production companies that have their head office in Canada and carry out their activities in Canada.

  • Canadian audiovisual production companies

Who is not eligible

Based on the information provided in the grant context, there are no specific types of companies mentioned that are not eligible for the grant.

Eligible expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:

  • Development costs
  • Production costs
  • Post-production costs
  • Promotion and distribution expenses
  • Marketing expenses
  • Travel costs related to the project
  • Insurance costs

Eligible projects & activities

Projects eligible for this grant include Canadian feature-length films at the production or post-production stage. Applicants must be Canadian audiovisual production companies with activities carried out in Canada.

  • Feature-length Canadian films in production or post-production stage
  • Applicants must be Canadian audiovisual production companies
  • Activities must be carried out in Canada

Evaluation & selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The selection process involves the following criteria:

  • Financial viability of the project
  • Market potential and audience appeal
  • Artistic quality and innovation
  • Experience and track record of the key creative team
  • Canadian content and cultural diversity

How to apply

  • Step 1: Review the program guidelines and essential information guide to ensure eligibility.
  • Step 2: Prepare all required documents and templates as outlined in the application documents section.
  • Step 3: Submit the application through Dialogue during the specified opening period for the project category.
  • Step 4: Await evaluation and decision-making by Telefilm representatives based on the program criteria.
  • Step 5: If successful, follow the further instructions provided for funding and production requirements.

Documents and links

Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M

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