Theatrical documentary program
Canada
Funding for feature-length documentary projects
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Grant and Funding
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- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Telefilm Canada
- Government of Canada
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If your original film targets Canadian theatrical audiences and demonstrates potential success at the box-office, you could get 49% of your production costs covered, up to $175,000. Projects in post-production can apply for additional funding up to $75,00
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The Theatrical Documentary Program finances feature-length documentary projects in production and post-production. Eligible activities for this grant include:
- Feature-length documentary production
- Post-production for feature-length documentaries
Applicants must be Canadian audiovisual production companies with their head office in Canada and carry out their activities in Canada.
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$139,650
Calgary
Production of a documentary on the socio-economic impacts of green energy in rural Canada.
$170,000
Toronto
A feature-length documentary exploring the history of Indigenous languages in Canada.
$175,000
Vancouver
Documentary film on the impact of climate change on Canada's coastal regions.
$58,800
Montreal
Post-production of a documentary about the underground art scene in Montreal.
$147,000
Ottawa
Producing a documentary on the evolution of Canadian jazz music.
$88,200
Toronto
Post-production of a documentary capturing the daily lives of Toronto's immigrant communities.
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To be eligible for the Theatrical Documentary Program grant, Canadian audiovisual production companies must:
1. Have their head office in Canada.
2. Carry out their activities in Canada.
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Canadian audiovisual production companies
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Eligible expenses for the Theatrical Documentary Program grant include:
- Production costs
- Post-production costs
- Marketing and promotion expenses
- Distribution expenses
- Audience engagement activities
- Travel costs related to the project
- Insurance costs
- Legal fees related to the project
These are some of the eligible expenses that can be covered by the grant.
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The evaluation and selection criteria for this grant are not explicitly mentioned in the provided information. Therefore, "nothing" is the answer.
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To apply for the Theatrical Documentary Program grant, follow these steps:
1. Review the program guidelines and eligibility criteria.
2. Prepare all required application documents.
3. Submit your application through Dialogue during the specified application period.
4. Stay informed about any updates or changes to the program by subscribing to the program updates.
5. Contact the relevant Telefilm representatives for specific questions about eligibility, evaluation, decision-making, equity, and inclusion.
For further assistance, you can reach out to the program coordinators via phone or email as listed in the contact information.
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- Applicants should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the program guidelines
- Canadian audiovisual production companies must have their head office in Canada and carry out their activities in Canada
- Submission of applications must be done through Dialogue
- Application deadline, including for postproduction and Indigenous Stream applications, is April 11, 2024, by 11:59 PM EDT
- IT support is available on business days until 5:00 pm EST
- Applicants can sign up to receive program updates via email
- For questions about eligibility and application process, contact coordination@telefilm.ca or call 438-806-4865
- For questions related to evaluation and decision-making in specific regions, contact the respective regional representatives provided in the contact section
- For inquiries about equity and inclusion, contact the designated English or French market representatives
- The Indigenous Liaison contact information is also available for relevant inquiries
Apply to this program
