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Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Financing for new filmmakers to create online content
Helps filmmakers create and promote their first feature-length film. Provides up to $250,000 for production, digital distribution, and marketing.
Financing support for the production stage of emerging filmmakers' first feature film projects, particularly micro-budget features for Indigenous applicants.
Business Size: small
Industries: film production, media and entertainment
Region: Canada
Demographics: Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Women, Gender-diverse individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, Persons with disabilities, Official Language Minority Community members
Other Criteria: Emerging talent (for key creative team members), Financing the production stage of their first feature film project(s), Project type: Feature-length film, Project stage: Production, Lead Applicant must be an incorporated production company, Applicants can be companies or individuals, Three streams: Industry Partner (recommended by Designated Industry Partner), Festival Selection (directed short film selected at recognized festival), Filmmaker Apply-Direct (key creative team meets specific demographic criteria)
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Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Feb 16
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Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Sep 25
Financing for Indigenous filmmakers
This program is available to small businesses in film production, media and entertainment industries located in Canada.
This program offers funding up to $250,000.
The application deadline is April 30, 2025.
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