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Promotion Program – General Admission Stream
Funding for small emerging film festivals
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides non-recoupable funding of $5,000 for small and emerging film festivals. It supports promotional activities that showcase Canadian content and talent, including festival programming, promotion, delivery, and administration.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
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
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Small and/or emerging Canadian film festivals aimed at the general public
Documents Needed
- Online application form in Dialogue
- Canadian status declaration
- Incorporation documents or articles of constitution
- Corporate information form
- Required supporting documents listed by Telefilm
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian-controlled corporations
- Applicants with a head office in Canada
- Applicants working in the film, television, or digital media sectors
Who is not eligible
- Student or amateur film festivals
- Festivals focused on television or web-based content
- Organizations that are not Canadian-controlled corporations
Eligible expenses
- Festival programming costs
- Promotion and marketing expenses
- Delivery and administration costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Emergency or general working capital costs
- Costs not directly related to programming, promotion, delivery, or administration
- Expenses covered by another entity or program
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program and stream objectives.
- Scope and quality of the film festival.
- Demonstrated promotion of Canadian content and talent.
- Regional representation and diversity of supported festival mandates.
- History, composition, and timing of supported activities.
How to apply
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload the required documents using Dialogue.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed during the applicable application period.
- Incomplete applications may be automatically rejected.
- Funding is not guaranteed, even for eligible applicants.
- Telefilm may assess regional balance and the diversity of supported festival mandates.
Additional information
- This program is no longer being offered.
- For current festival funding programs, see the General Admission Festivals Program page and the Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program page.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives StreamFunding for Canadian audiovisual promotion initiatives
- Promotion Program – Limited Edition StreamSupport for established Canadian film festivals and markets
Frequently Asked Questions about the Promotion Program – General Admission Stream Program
What is the Promotion Program – General Admission Stream?
This program provides non-recoupable funding of $5,000 for small and emerging film festivals. It supports promotional activities that showcase Canadian content and talent, including festival programming, promotion, delivery, and administration.
How much funding can be received?
Promotion Program – General Admission Stream Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Promotion Program – General Admission Stream program?
To be eligible for the Promotion Program – General Admission Stream program, you must:
Canadian-controlled corporations
Head office in Canada and work in the film, television, or digital media sectors
Small and/or emerging Canadian film festivals aimed at the general public
What expenses are eligible under Promotion Program – General Admission Stream?
Small and/or emerging Canadian film festivals aimed at the general public
Who can I contact for more information about the Promotion Program – General Admission Stream?
You can contact Telefilm Canada by email at promotion@telefilm.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Promotion Program – General Admission Stream available?
The Promotion Program – General Admission Stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Promotion Program – General Admission Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Promotion Program – General Admission Stream is a Grant and Funding