How do I apply for Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M?

You can apply online through the official program website. Visit the application portal to submit your application.

What industries are eligible for Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M?

Eligible industries include: audiovisual production, film.

Who administers Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M?

This program is administered by Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada.

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Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M

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Helps filmmakers create French-language feature films by covering nearly half of their production costs. Provides up to $500,000 to support these projects.

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Funding

Up to $250,000

Deadline

Feb 10, 2026

Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $500,000, or an equity investment, to cover up to 49% of the production or post-production costs for a primarily French-language feature-length fictional film.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Financial support for Canadian feature-length films in production or post-production stages.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium, large

Industries: audiovisual production, film

Region: Canada

Demographics: Official Language Minority Community (OLMC) projects

Other Criteria: Canadian audiovisual production companies, Have head office in Canada, Carry out activities in Canada, Project type: feature-length film (75 minutes or longer), Project stage: production and post-production, Projects produced in French (at all budget levels)

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Check the Deadlines page for opening and closing dates.
Read the program webpage, including guidelines, eligibility criteria, and application documents.
Verify the application submission process on the program webpage.
Review the Code of Conduct guidelines.
Gather all the documents needed to complete your application.
Submit your application through Dialogue, the online application portal.
🌐Application Portal: https://dialogue.telefilm.ca
📤Submission Method: online
🔄Intake Type: fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: Most Recent Script
Summary of Changes to Script
Rough Cut (or equivalent before Picture Lock)
Creative Completion Plan
Director’s Vision and Intentions
Previous Work of Director(s), if applicable
Track Record Summary for all Producers, Directors and Screenwriters
Audience Engagement and Discoverability Plan
Firm Commitment from a Canadian Distributor
International Coproduction Agreement(s)
Financing Plan
Details of All Confirmed and Projected Financing
Production Budget
Up-to-date interim cost report
Description of Chain of Title
Declaration Regarding OLMC-Produced Projects
Declaration Regarding Projects Submitted to the Indigenous Stream
Community Engagement Plan
Request for Additional Funding for Remote Location Shooting
Request for Additional Funding for Capacity Building
📎Optional Documents: Promotion and marketing plan prepared directly by the distributor
📐Format Requirements: All application documents must be submitted exclusively in one language, either in English or French.
📥Templates Available: Track Record Form
Audience Engagement and Discoverability Plan Form
Financing Plan Form
Production Budget Form
Declaration Regarding OLMC-Produced Projects Form
Declaration Regarding Projects Submitted to the Indigenous Stream Form
✉️Supporting Letters: Firm commitment letter are acceptable at this stage.

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This program offers funding up to $250,000.

The application deadline is February 10, 2026.

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