Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream

• Most recent treatment or creative materials
• Production plan, and for production applications submitted more than once, summary of changes to creative materials and production plan
• Rough cut or equivalent before Picture Lock, for all post-production applications
• Completion plan
• Key Personnel Track Record for each individual in the role of Producer, Director and Screenwriter

Who is eligible?

• Canadian audiovisual production companies.

Who is not eligible

• Individuals.

Eligible expenses

This program finances the production and post-production stages of feature-length documentary projects in Canada. It aims to support Canadian audiovisual production companies in bringing compelling documentary stories to the theatrical screen.

• Production of feature-length documentaries.
• Post-production activities for feature-length documentaries.

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada.

• Creative Elements (50)
• Track Record of the Key Creative Personnel (Producer(s), Director(s), Screenwriter(s)) (20)
• Project Viability (10)
• Theatrical Potential, Cultural Impact and Audience Reach Potential (20)
• Telefilm also takes diversity of voices into account and may prioritize projects whose key creative personnel are members of communities supported through its Inclusion Initiatives

• Complete the online application form and upload the required documents using Dialogue.
• All required documents must be submitted with the application form at the time of submission.
• Applicants will be notified if their application is incomplete.
• Missing documentation must be submitted within five (5) business days of the notice.
• All application documents must be submitted exclusively in one language, either in English or French.

• If an application is incomplete, applicants will be notified and given five (5) business days to submit missing documentation.
• Documentation submitted after the application form or after the notice period may not be considered in the decision-making process.
• All corporate and producer credits must be approved by Telefilm in advance.
• Allow at least 10 business days for review of corporate and producer credits.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• IT support is available only on business days until 5:00 pm EST.
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• The Standard Budget Template has been recently updated and is available for use.
• New versions of guidelines and essential information guides have been released and should be referred to for the most current information.
• The application must be submitted through the Dialogue platform.