Development Program - Telefilm Canada tbr

Funding opportunity for innovative audiovisual projects
  • Telefim Canada
Overview of the Development Program - Telefilm Canada tbr program:

The Telefilm Canada Development Program is designed to support Canadian filmmakers, producers, and creators in the early stages of their audiovisual projects. The program provides financial assistance to help with the development of feature films, television series, and digital media content, including scriptwriting, research, and planning. The goal is to nurture innovative and high-potential projects that can eventually reach production and distribution stages. The Development Program has four streams: Prequalified Stream General Stream Indigenous Stream Stream for Black People and People of Colour

Benefits of the Development Program - Telefilm Canada tbr program:
  • Financial Support: Eligible projects can receive up to $15,000 in funding for development activities, covering costs such as scriptwriting, research, and other preparatory work.
  • Industry Guidance: Recipients gain access to industry expertise and mentorship, helping them refine their projects and prepare for the next stages of development.
  • Networking Opportunities: Participation in the program can open doors to valuable connections within the Canadian and international film and television industry.
  • Project Validation: Being selected by Telefilm Canada adds credibility to your project, making it easier to attract additional funding and partners.
Eligibility criteria of the Development Program - Telefilm Canada tbr program:
  • Who Can Apply: The program is open to Canadian production companies that are majority-owned and controlled by Canadians. Individual producers must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
  • Project Requirements: The project must be a feature film, television series, or digital media content intended for theatrical release, broadcast, or digital distribution. It must be in the development stage (pre-production).
  • Company Criteria: Applicants must have a recent track record of producing similar projects, or demonstrate the capacity to develop and produce the type of project they are proposing.
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