Our Programs
Through our many programs, we support a dynamic environment where creators, producers, broadcasters, and distributors partner to generate content for Canadians and global audiences to enjoy.
Budget & Changes
CMF provides full transparency on program budget allocation and changes in our annual guidelines.
CONVERGENT STREAM
Through the Convergent Stream, the CMF supports the creation of content in four underrepresented genres: drama, documentary, children’s & youth, and variety & performing arts.
- Anglophone Minority Incentive
- Development Program
- Diverse Languages Program
- Early-Stage Development Program
- English POV Program
- English Regional Production Bonus
- Francophone Minority Program
- Indigenous Program
- Northern Incentive
- Performance Envelope Program
- Pilot Program for Racialized Communities
- Predevelopment Program
- Versioning Program
Experimental STREAM
The Experimental Stream encourages the development of interactive digital media content and software applications that are innovative and leading-edge.
HOW TO APPLY
STEP #1
FIND A
PROGRAM
Identify the program that best suits your needs. From digital web series, to AR/VR, to film production, we provide funding for a wide variety of projects.
PROGRAM
STEP #2
Prepare application documents
Each program requires specific documents to be submitted with each application. These documents can be found on each specific program page.
STEP #3
Apply
online
When you’re ready to submit your application, apply through Dialogue on Telefilm Canada’s website.
online
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