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Talents en vue | film principal
Support for emerging first-feature film production
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 14, 2026
- Closing date : April 28, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports emerging filmmakers developing first feature films with up to $250,000 for fiction and $150,000 for documentaries. It funds production and post-production for feature-length fiction or documentary projects through designated partners, festival, or direct-access streams.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : April 14, 2026
- Closing date : April 28, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
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
- Development and production of first feature films
- Feature film projects from designated partners, festivals, or direct-access streams
- Canadian feature-length fiction or documentary production
Documents Needed
- Complete screenplay or documentary creative material
- Presentation video
- Project synopsis
- Director’s vision
- Audience engagement and discoverability plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian production companies
- Emerging filmmakers
- Individuals applying for a future-incorporated company
- Designated partners and eligible festival applicants
Who is not eligible
- Government-produced or government-commissioned projects
- Advertising, industrial, or institutional productions
- Student projects
- Post-production-only projects
Eligible expenses
- Production and post-production costs
- Promotion and distribution costs
- Closed captioning, dubbing, subtitling, encoding, and video description
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects produced for government bodies
- Industrial, organizational, institutional, or advertising projects
- Television pilots, weekly movies, and news programs
- Student projects
- Projects in post-production only
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by advisory committees
- Projects are assessed against program criteria and ranked
- Only selected applicants receive a decision letter or invitation
- A funding agreement is signed before financing is finalized
Additional information
- Applicants may apply before incorporation.
- Selected projects must join the mentorship program.
- Dialogue is the required submission portal.
- Only one submission per fiscal year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Talents en vue | film principal Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Talents en vue | 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 Talents en vue | film principal?
Supports emerging filmmakers developing first feature films with up to $250,000 for fiction and $150,000 for documentaries. It funds production and post-production for feature-length fiction or documentary projects through designated partners, festival, or direct-access streams.
How much funding can be received?
Talents en vue | film principal Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 28, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Talents en vue | film principal program?
To be eligible for the Talents en vue | film principal program, you must:
Emerging Canadian creative team
Feature-length fiction or documentary
Eligible through one program stream
What expenses are eligible under Talents en vue | film principal?
Development and production of first feature films
Feature film projects from designated partners, festivals, or direct-access streams
Canadian feature-length fiction or documentary production
Who can I contact for more information about the Talents en vue | film principal?
You can contact Telefilm Canada by email at coordination@telefilm.ca or by phone at 438-806-4865.
Where is the Talents en vue | film principal available?
The Talents en vue | film principal program is available across Canada.