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Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream
Support for established Canadian film festivals and markets
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Documents Needed
- Constitutive documents, if updated since the last Telefilm application.
- Corporate information form.
- Activity proposal.
- Budget and financial structure.
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
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.
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.
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.
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
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Promotion Program – General Admission StreamFunding for small emerging film festivals
- Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives StreamFunding for Canadian audiovisual promotion initiatives
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?
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.
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