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Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal
Support for film creation and production
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
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.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal. 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 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?
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.
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 Other Support