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.
Upcoming Deadlines
Closing: December 10, 2021
Closing: December 2, 2021
Closing: May 20, 2021
Closing: December 2, 2021
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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