Offered by Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Development Program – General Stream
- Maximum amount
- From $15,000 to $35,000
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- All of Canada
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
Obtain a repayable advance of up to $35,000 for the production costs of your feature film. To be eligible, you must have produced a fiction or documentary feature film released in theatres within the last 6 years and a feature film that has premiered at an eligible festival.
Eligibility criteria
- Head office and activities in Canada (required)
- Business located in Canada (required)
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Official program website
Page updated on September 29, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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