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Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal
Support for film creation and production
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Funding available
$ 250,000
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Main Film supports film creation through programs for fiction, documentary, and experimental work. Funding and in-kind support may include access to equipment, training, and professional guidance for selected projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Short fiction film creation.
- Medium and feature-length documentary creation.
- Experimental and animation-based artistic creation.
- First feature film projects supported through Talents en vue.
Documents Needed
- For Talents en vue: full script or scene-by-scene/material for documentaries.
- For Talents en vue: presentation video and synopsis.
- For Talents en vue: creative team filmographies and director’s statement.
- For Talents en vue: project budget and financing plan.
- For Talents en vue: production schedule and links to previous works.
Sources and recorded changes
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A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent filmmakers.
- Main Film members.
- Fiction filmmakers.
- Documentary filmmakers.
- Artists working in experimental animation.
Eligible expenses
- Equipment needs for film production and post-production.
- Material needs related to creative film work.
- Production-related needs covered through discounted access.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Analog cameras are excluded from DOC! equipment support.
- Applications submitted too late for the required deadline window may not be considered.
Selection criteria
- Originality of the artistic proposal.
- Strong artistic commitment from the filmmaker.
- Emerging talent with a unique style and vision.
- For Talents en vue, compliance with Téléfilm Canada selection criteria.
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the appropriate Main Film program
- Identify the support stream that matches your project.
- Check the specific program information before applying.
- Step 2: Prepare the application file
- Gather the required creative and administrative documents.
- Complete the form or pre-selection process required by the program.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the file through the official program form or pre-selection form.
- Respect the stated submission deadline for the chosen program.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed under the rules of the relevant Main Film program.
- Some programs use an external selection committee.
- Selected projects must comply with Main Film visibility and credit requirements.
- For Talents en vue, Téléfilm Canada rules also apply to retained projects.
Additional information
- Main Film offers several support programs in fiction, documentary, and research/experimental creation.
- Some programs provide access to professional advice, equipment, and training at no cost.
- Selected projects may have Main Film logo and credit mention requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal Program
What is the Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal?
Main Film supports film creation through programs for fiction, documentary, and experimental work. Funding and in-kind support may include access to equipment, training, and professional guidance for selected projects.
How much funding can be received?
Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal program?
To be eligible for the Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal program, you must:
Must be a Main Film member
Must meet program-specific requirements
Must apply through the program form
What expenses are eligible under Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal?
Equipment needs for film production and post-production.
Material needs related to creative film work.
Production-related needs covered through discounted access.
Who can I contact for more information about the Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal?
You can contact Main Film by email at soutien@mainfilm.qc.ca.
Where is the Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal available?
The Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal is a Grant and Funding