DEADLINE TO APPLY TO THE WINNIPEG FILM GROUP
FOR A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: April 11th, 2025 by 11:59PM
No extensions will be considered.
TELEFILM CANADA SUBMISSION DEADLINE: from April 16th to April 30th 2025 at 11:59pm
The Telefilm Talent to Watch Program supports emerging filmmakers looking to finance the production stage of their first feature film project(s).
Emerging filmmakers can apply to the Talent to Watch program through three different streams: the Industry Partner Stream, the Festival Selection Stream, and the Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream
As a Designated Partner, the Winnipeg Film Group is eligible to recommend a first feature film (fiction or documentary) to the following components of the Talent to Watch program (one creative team per component):
- Main Component (English only – Applications in French can apply to On Screen Manitoba)
- Indigenous Component (the key members of the creative team of the project must be Indigenous as per TELEFILM’s guidelines)
The WFG will chose 1 applicant for a Letter of Recommendation for each Component, by way of a jury comprised of WFG community members/filmmakers.
Telefilm’s funding will be in the form of a non-repayable financial contribution that may cover up to 100% of the project’s financing. The maximum contribution amount is set at $250,000 for fiction feature films and $150,000 for documentaries.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND HOW TO APPLY.
Information Session Webinars – March 24, 2025
To support applicants, Telefilm Canada will host Information Session Webinars. Participants are invited to send questions in advance. There will also be an open Q&A period at the end of the webinar.
- French session: 10:00 a.m. ET
- English session: 2:00 p.m. ET