Deadlines
Below are the opening and closing dates for our funding programs. We strongly recommend that applicants start the application process well before the program closes. Please consult the program’s webpage for more information.
Feature films
Marketing Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject to availability of funds. |
April 16, 2025 | February 18, 2026, 11:59 PM EST |
Development Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| All streams. |
September 04, 2025 | September 25, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT |
Talent to Watch Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| All projects. |
April 16, 2025 | April 30, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT |
Production Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second opening period |
French-language projects at all budget levels | June 23, 2025 | July 07, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT |
| Second opening period |
Minority coproductions in all languages and all budget levels with a Canadian share of 30% or less | June 02, 2025 | June 16, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT |
| Second opening period |
English-language projects with budgets of $3.5M and more | March 27, 2025 | April 10, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT |
| First opening period |
Minority coproductions in all languages and all budget levels with a Canadian share of 30% or less | March 03, 2025 | March 17, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT |
| Opening period |
English-language projects with budgets under $3.5M | January 30, 2025 | February 13, 2025, 11:59 PM EST |
| First opening period |
English-language projects with budgets of $3.5M and more | November 25, 2024 | December 06, 2024, 11:59 PM EST |
| First opening period |
French-language projects at all budget levels | November 25, 2024 | December 06, 2024, 11:59 PM EST |
Theatrical Documentary Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applications, including for postproduction and applications to the Indigenous Stream. |
March 19, 2025 | April 02, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT |
Festivals, activities and cinemas
Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| This program is no longer being offered. |
Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| For festivals with start dates between April 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. |
June 16, 2025 | July 08, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT | |
| For festivals with start dates between October 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. |
January 16, 2025 | February 06, 2025, 11:59 PM EST |
Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| For activities with a start date between April 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 |
November 03, 2025 | November 24, 2025, 11:59 PM EST | |
| For activities with a start date between October 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026 |
June 02, 2025 | June 20, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT |
Theatrical Exhibition Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates |
September 04, 2025 | September 18, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT |
Theatrical Distribution Compensation Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The program is currently closed. |
Promotion Program – General Admission Stream
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| This program is no longer being offered. |
General Admission Festivals Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| For festivals starting between April 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026. |
October 27, 2025 | October 31, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT | |
| For festivals starting between October 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026. |
April 28, 2025 | May 02, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT |
International programs
International Promotion Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject to availability of funds. |
April 16, 2025 | February 25, 2026, 11:59 PM EST |
International Promotion Program – Distribution Support
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject to availability of funds. |
July 03, 2025 | February 11, 2026, 11:59 PM EST |
New Dawn – International film production fund
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Please check the Eurimages website for more details. |
EURIMAGES – European Cinema Support Fund
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Please check the Eurimages website for more details. |