As a Designated Partner, the Winnipeg Film Group is eligible to recommend a first feature film project (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 of peer assessors comprised of WFG community members/filmmakers.
DEADLINE TO APPLY TO THE WINNIPEG FILM GROUP: Monday, April 13th, 2025 by 11:59PM
No extensions will be considered.
SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/MiVz8jXLEbDpfvni8
TELEFILM CANADA SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Opening
April 14, 2026
8:00 AM EDT
Closing
April 28, 2026
11:59 PM EDT
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 of peer assessors comprised of WFG community members/filmmakers.
If you have questions regarding the program, please contact TELEFILM:
Phone: 438-806-4865
Toll free: 1-800-567-0890
Email: coordination@telefilm.ca
Please ensure to read the TELEFILM guidelines and all supporting documents carefully prior to your enquiry.