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Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream
Support for established Canadian film festivals and markets
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream. 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 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