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Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Development program — General stream
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Sep 11, 2026
Odds
Not published
Effort
2–4 hours
Can you get this?
✓Must be a Canadian feature film production company
✓Head office must be located in Canada
✓Must carry out activities in Canada
✓Project must be a feature-length film (75+ min)
✓Project at script or packaging stage
Your real odds
This is a selective stream scored against a published evaluation grid, and not all applicants receive funding.
Telefilm publishes the Evaluation Grid for the General Stream, so you can see exactly what merit criteria reviewers apply before you submit. The program runs on a fixed annual intake window, meaning applications outside that open period are not considered.
What it takes
Review the current Guidelines and Evaluation Grid (updated June 9, 2026)2–4 hours
Prepare required documents — script draft or packaging materials plus Key Personnel Track Record1–3 weeks
Submit application through Telefilm's Dialogue portal during the open windowWithin Aug 31 – Sep 11, 2026
Worth knowing
Telefilm runs an Animation Initiative and a Springboard Initiative alongside the General Stream, and if your project fits either category, you can access additional or supplementary funding beyond the standard General Stream amount.
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