Closed
Source verified April 29, 2026
Talents en vue | film principal
Support for emerging first-feature film production
Offered by
Funding available
$ 250,000
Deadline
April 28, 2026
Opened April 14, 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 the production phase of feature-length fiction or documentary projects through designated partners, festival, or direct-access streams.
/100
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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Selection criteria
- Creative elements, weighted at 40 points.
- Team track record and roadmap, weighted at 30 points.
- Project viability, weighted at 15 points.
- Cultural impact and audience reach, weighted at 15 points.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application package
- Gather the required project materials and supporting documents.
- Step 2: Submit through Dialogue
- File the application and any recommendation through Telefilm’s Dialogue portal.
- Step 3: Complete missing documents if requested
- Respond within five business days if the application is declared incomplete.
Processing and Agreement
- Incomplete applications may be given five business days to submit missing documents.
- Applications and recommendations must be submitted through Dialogue.
- Telefilm may request additional information at any time.
- Approved distribution or sales agreements must meet Telefilm’s acceptable terms.
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
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 the production phase of 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.