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Production program — Indigenous stream
Funding for feature film production and post-production
Latest source updateLast Update: April 9, 2026Latest change: The Production Program page was updated with revised application documents, apply-now flow, and key dates content.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Latest change: The Production Program page was updated with revised application documents, apply-now flow, and key dates content.
Production Program updated
The Production Program page now reflects updated application documents and declarations, including materials tied to the Indigenous Stream and OLMC-produced projects. The application section and key dates area also appear to have changed, so applicants should review the current page before applying.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
February 10, 2026
Opened January 27, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Any production company that meets the Applicant Eligibility criteria
See full eligibility
Overview
Telefilm Canada's Production Program supports Canadian production companies seeking financing for feature-length films at the production or post-production stage. It focuses on creative development, rough cuts or completion proposals, audience engagement, distributor commitments, financing plans, and other required production materials.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production and post-production of Canadian feature-length fiction films.
Documents Needed
- Most Recent Script; Summary of Changes to Script; Rough Cut (or equivalent before Picture Lock); Creative Completion Plan; Director’s Vision and Intentions.
- Previous Work of Director(s), if applicable; Track Record Summary for all Producers, Directors and Screenwriters; Audience Engagement and Discoverability Plan; Community Engagement Plan.
- Financing Plan; Details of All Confirmed and Projected Financing; Production Budget; Firm Commitment from a Canadian Distributor.
- Up-to-date interim cost report; Description of Chain of Title; Declaration Regarding OLMC-Produced Projects; Declaration Regarding Projects Submitted to the Indigenous Stream.
- International Coproduction Agreement(s); Request for Additional Funding for Remote Location Shooting; Request for Additional Funding for Capacity Building.
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Any production company that meets the Applicant Eligibility criteria
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- The cost of purchasing carbon offsets is not covered by Telefilm.
Selection criteria
- Projects are evaluated by advisory committees using evaluation grids and scored criterion by criterion.
- Projects are ranked based on the average score, and a shortlisting process may be used when demand is high.
- The main evaluation factors are Creative Elements, Track Record of the Key Creative Personnel, Project Viability, and Cultural Impact and Audience Reach Potential.
- The evaluation grid uses different weightings by project type: under $3.5M, 50/20/10/20; $3.5M or more, 40/20/20/20; minority coproductions with a Canadian share of 30% or less, 25/20/35/20.
- Telefilm may prioritize projects whose key creative personnel are Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, gender-diverse, persons with disabilities, or members of Official Language Minority Communities, and gender parity remains a priority.
How to apply
- Complete the online application form and upload the required documents in Dialogue.
Processing and Agreement
- If an application is incomplete, applicants receive a notice and five (5) business days to submit the missing documentation.
- Documentation submitted after the application form or after the notice period may not be considered in the decision-making process.
- Telefilm reserves the right to request additional information at any time.
- As of April 1, 2025, productions with budgets of $500,000 or higher, except post-production projects, selected for production funding are required to measure and submit their carbon footprint to Telefilm.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Production program — Indigenous stream Program
What is the Production program — Indigenous stream?
Telefilm Canada's Production Program supports Canadian production companies seeking financing for feature-length films at the production or post-production stage. It focuses on creative development, rough cuts or completion proposals, audience engagement, distributor commitments, financing plans, and other required production materials.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 10, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Production program — Indigenous stream program?
To be eligible for the Production program — Indigenous stream program, you must:
Applications must be submitted by audiovisual production companies
Producers of submitted projects must have relevant audiovisual industry experience
The minimum budget level is $250,000
What expenses are eligible under Production program — Indigenous stream?
Production and post-production of Canadian feature-length fiction films.
Who can I contact for more information about the Production program — Indigenous stream?
You can contact Telefilm Canada by email at coordination@telefilm.ca or by phone at 438-806-4865.
Where is the Production program — Indigenous stream available?
The Production program — Indigenous stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Production program — Indigenous stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Production program — Indigenous stream is a Grant and Funding