9:00 pm
One-time
Online
$250,000 for fiction feature films and $150,000 for documentaries.
Program will be open for submissions from April 16 to 30, 2025
Talent to Watch Program
The Talent to Watch Program supports emerging filmmakers looking to finance their first feature film. This initiative helps new talent bring their stories to audiences across Canada and abroad. To find out more about the Talent to Watch Program, please visit the program’s web page.
- Industry Partner Stream: For projects that are recommended by a Designated Industry Partner.
- Festival Selection Stream: For emerging filmmakers who have directed a short film that was selected at a recognized film festival.
- Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream: All Key Members of the Creative Team must be:
- Indigenous;
- Black;
- People of Colour;
- Women;
- Gender-diverse individuals;
- 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals;
- Persons with disabilities; and/or
- Members of an Official Language Minority Community
To support applicants, Telefilm Canada will host Information Session Webinars on March 24, 2025, with Telefilm representatives. There will be an open Q&A period at the end of the webinar.
Information Session Webinars – March 24, 2025
- French session: 10:00 a.m. ET
- English session: 2:00 p.m. ET
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