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Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M
Funding for French-language feature films
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 French-language feature film production and post-production in Canada. Funding can reach up to one third of eligible Canadian production costs for projects between $1.5M and $3.5M, and eligible activities include production, post-production, and greenlight support.
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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.
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Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Production program — French market budgets under $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 under $3.5M?
Supports French-language feature film production and post-production in Canada. Funding can reach up to one third of eligible Canadian production costs for projects between $1.5M and $3.5M, and eligible activities include production, post-production, and greenlight support.
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