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Telefilm Canada’s International Promotion and International Promotion – Distribution Support programs
February 16, 2027
In-person
Financial Support
The International Promotion Program offers funding to Canadian production companies selected at international festivals or invited to coproduction forums. Its Distribution Stream supports the promotion of Canadian feature films in foreign markets.
Discover the Sony Filmmaking Hub: Stories, Skills & Tools for Filmmakers
January 1, 2027
Online
Free
Calling all filmmakers! Sony has launched a brand-new Filmmaking Hub
Anti-Black Racism Policy Framework
December 31, 2026
Online
Free
A guide for Canadian Cultural Organizations to create Anti-Black Racism Policies
DSO: Industry Resource Hub
December 31, 2026
Online
Free
Are you an accessibility professional or service provider, venue manager, or have you created a guide to making the screen industry more accessible? Add your information to the Hub today.
Heritage Minutes | Call for Submissions
December 31, 2026
Online
TBC
Stay Informed About Upcoming Production Opportunities
Meet the Showrunner – Simon Barry
December 31, 2026
Online
Free
Showrunner Simon Barry (Bet), in conversation with screenwriter Rachel Langer.
DSO: All-Access Pass: Festival & Screen Industry Event Accessibility Guide
December 31, 2026
Online
Free
A practical Disability Screen Office resource for making film festivals, conferences, markets, screenings, networking events, and other screen-industry programming more accessible.
We Recover Together
December 31, 2026
In-person
Free
All-inclusive peer addiction recovery support meetings
Bell Fund: Production Program
December 2, 2026
Online
Production Grant
The Bell Fund Production Program supports the production of high-quality, market-driven, Canadian series in eligible genre. These are two (2) streams within this program: 1. Selective 2. Major Production Funder (MPF)
SXSW 2027 & SXSW EDU 2027 Opportunities
November 13, 2026
Online
Varies
SXSW and SXSW EDU are opening applications for Film & TV submissions, startup competitions, EDU participation, volunteering, and industry opportunities in Austin, Texas.
Telefilm: General Admission Festivals Program
October 27, 2026
Online
Funding
The General Admission Festivals Program provides streamlined funding to small and/or emerging film festivals that are aimed at the general public.
Call for Submissions: Crazy8s 2027 Filmmaking Program
October 16, 2026
Online
$50-$60
Fun. Fast. Crazy8s! Register to submit your short film pitch package any time from September 9 - October 16, 2026.
