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General Admission Festivals Program
Summary
Activity type
Small and/or emerging Canadian film festivals
Activity date
Festivals taking place starting on or after October 1, 2025
Applicants
Canadian organizations
Submission
Dialogue
On this page
Program overview
The General Admission Festivals Program provides streamlined funding to small and/or emerging film festivals that are aimed at the general public.
Who can apply
Canadian-controlled corporations who:
- Have their head office in Canada.
- Work in the film, television or digital media sectors.
Festivals that have had at least 2 editions before the one for which funding is requested.
Guidelines and Important Documents
Please review the documents for full program details and eligibility criteria.
As of November 23, 2023
As of March 27, 2025
As of April 29, 2025
Key dates
IT support is only available on business days until 5:00 pm EST.
| For festivals starting between October 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026. |
Opening April 28, 2025 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing May 02, 2025 11:59 PM EDT |
| For festivals starting between April 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026. |
Opening October 27, 2025 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing October 31, 2025 11:59 PM EDT |
Latest updates
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April 29, 2025
Update of the following document
- List of required documents
March 27, 2025
Update of the following document
- Essential Information Guide
Apply for funding
Please read our How to apply page for more information on the application process.
Applications must be submitted through Dialogue.
Application documents
At Application
Forms
Resources
Business policies
At Final Reporting
Forms
Past Guidelines
November 23, 2023 to April 29, 2025
November 23, 2023 to March 27, 2025
September 29, 2022 to November 23, 2023
September 29, 2022 to November 23, 203
Contact
Please read the guidelines and all supporting documents carefully prior to your enquiry.
For questions regarding eligibility and how to apply
Phone: 438-806-4865
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: coordination@telefilm.ca
Atlantic Region, Ontario, and Canadian Francophonie
Alison Zimmer
Phone: 902-334-1369
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: alison.zimmer@telefilm.ca
Quebec
Sophie Therrien
Phone: 438-469-1263
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: Sophie.Therrien@telefilm.ca
Western Region and Northern Territories
Kim Hsu Guise
Phone: 778-309-1779
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: kimhsu.guise@telefilm.ca
For any questions regarding enrolment
Email: enr@telefilm.ca