Archived
Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream
Support for established Canadian film festivals and markets
Offered by Official source: telefilm.ca
Telefilm Canada
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 150,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Canada
Overview
Telefilm previously provided non-repayable funding for established Canadian film festivals and markets. The program supported promotion, communication, production, administration, and related festival or market activities.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $150,000
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase production or service capacity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Reach a new target audience
- Launch or market a product/service
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts, Diversity and Inclusion
- Target groups
- General public, Artists / creatives, Nonprofits / charities
- Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Scope
- National, International
Archived
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian-controlled corporations.
- Film festivals and film markets.
- Organizations in the film, television, or digital media sectors.
Who is not eligible
- New festivals or markets without prior Telefilm funding.
- Applicants not using Dialogue for submission.
- Festivals that received only General Admission-level funding, unless otherwise advised by Telefilm.
Eligible expenses
- Programming, communication and promotion, production, and administration costs.
- Salaries, professional fees, and direct expenses tied to the funded festival or market.
- Prorated core business costs directly linked to the funded activity.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs not directly tied to the funded festival or market.
- Emergency or working capital expenses.
- Costs already covered by another entity or program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
- Atlantic Provinces.
- Ontario.
- Quebec.
- Western Provinces.
- Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Activities funded
- Long-established medium to large-scale film festivals in Canada.
- Film markets in Canada previously funded by Telefilm.
- Complementary promotional or professional development activities linked to the main festival or market.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Review the program guidelines and required documents.
- Complete the activity proposal and budget template.
- Step 2: Submit in Dialogue
- Log in to Dialogue and select the Limited Edition Stream.
- Upload the required documents and complete the online form.
- Step 3: Finalize submission
- Submit the application during the applicable intake period.
- Respond quickly if Telefilm requests missing documents.
Documents Needed
- Constitutive documents, if updated since the last Telefilm application.
- Corporate information form.
- Activity proposal.
- Budget and financial structure.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program and stream objectives.
- Quality and recognition of the festival or market.
- Team expertise, visibility, reach, and impact.
- Promotion of Canadian content and talent.
- Festival innovation and support for underrepresented groups.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and alignment with program objectives.
- Telefilm assesses the quality, recognition, and team expertise of the festival or market.
- Approved applicants are informed of the funding amount before the stream opens.
- Funding is subject to continued compliance and available funds.
- Telefilm may reduce funding after reviewing final cost reports.
Additional information
- This program is no longer being offered.
- Applications must be submitted in Dialogue.
- Only one application per festival or market is allowed.
- Applicants may be asked to provide final reports and cost reports.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream Program
What is the Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream?
Telefilm previously provided non-repayable funding for established Canadian film festivals and markets. The program supported promotion, communication, production, administration, and related festival or market activities.
How much funding can be received?
Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream program?
To be eligible for the Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream program, you must:
Canadian-controlled corporation.
Previous Telefilm-funded festival or market.
At least 15% recent Canadian works.
What expenses are eligible under Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream?
Programming, communication and promotion, production, and administration costs.
Salaries, professional fees, and direct expenses tied to the funded festival or market.
Prorated core business costs directly linked to the funded activity.
Who can I contact for more information about the Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream?
You can contact Telefilm Canada by email at promotion@telefilm.ca.
Where is the Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream available?
The Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream is a Grant and Funding