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Opportunity is knocking. Learn about ongoing calls for submission, both within Canada and internationally.

CMPA delegation to Series Mania Festival & Forum – 2025

Deadline: January 10, 2025

In partnership with our sister organization in France, USPA, Telefilm Canada and the Canada Media Fund, the CMPA will lead a delegation of up to 10 members to Series Mania.

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CMPA delegation to Canada Connect at Screen Forever – 2025

Deadline: January 10, 2025

The CMPA has partnered with Screen Producers Australia (SPA) on Canada Connect, a curated co-production program for Canada- and Australia-based producers, held as part of the SPA Connect Market at…

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Berlinale & the European Film Market (EFM) – 2025

Deadline: Various

The European Film Market (EFM), an indispensable yearly event of international scope for the film industry, is the commercial component of the Berlinale. Its infrastructure is designed for buyers, sales…

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Knowledge Network – Stories (Un)told – 2025

Deadline: January 31, 2025

BC’s Knowledge Network is inviting mid-career and senior BC producers to submit development proposals for premium limited documentary series of 3 to 4 one-hour episodes, for broadcast on our television…

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Screen Nova Scotia Content Creator Fund – 2025

Deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis

The Screen Nova Scotia Content Creator Fund (CCF) is a program that acts as a top-up contribution for qualifying Nova Scotia Productions. The CCF supports Nova Scotia creators by providing…

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Series Mania Festival & Forum – 2025

Deadline: February 14, 2025

With its three days of program presentations, panels and networking, Series Mania Forum, taking place from March 25 to 27, 2025, brings together series professionals, producers, distributors, directors and content writers…

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Past calls for submission

JETS, Junior Entertainment Talent Slate, will unite 1st, 2nd and 3rd feature film filmmakers with Canadian, German, Irish, Norwegian, Austrian, British, South African and US producers, sales agents, finance and distribution companies during a day of pitching and networking sessions with the aim of encouraging coproduction. 

NSI Business for Producers – Saskatchewan Edition is designed to help producing professionals in Saskatchewan grow their skills and take the next step in their careers.

Canadian Heritage (PCH) and Global Affairs Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service invite you to submit your application to participate in the Creative Industries Trade Mission to East Asia. This trade mission is made possible by Canada’s Creative Export Strategy, which aims to help Canada’s creative industries maximize their export potential and stand out in the global marketplace.

Emerging talent are paired with industry leaders for a six-month training experience, focused on professional development and network building through personal consultation, workshops, job shadowing, and attending industry events.

Eurimages maintains a pool of independent external experts comprising professionals from the film and audiovisual industry who may be called upon to evaluate projects submitted to the Fund under its support programmes and to provide recommendations.

Telefilm Canada is currently accepting entries of Canadian feature films on behalf of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). Founded in 1972, the IFFR, one of Europe’s biggest and most important film events, focuses mostly on innovative and independent cinema.

Telefilm Canada is currently accepting entries of feature-length narratives and documentaries with a world premiere status on behalf of the Berlinale’s next edition. Telefilm Canada will organize a private screening session for the Berlinale’s new co-director of film programming.

The Pacific Screenwriting Program is now accepting applications from CMPA producers for writers room internship funding.

Telefilm Canada is currently accepting Canadian entries (feature-length films) on behalf of the Sundance Film Festival. Telefilm will coordinate a selection screening session with two Sundance senior programmers in a private theater in Montréal from September 1st to 4th. 

The Canadian Creative Accelerator (CCA) is organized by the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) at the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles and New York City. The 2024 program will kick off in November 2024 with curated workshops, in person meetings, and 1:1 mentorship across 3 months.

Telefilm Canada is currently accepting registrations for Canadian production and distribution companies wishing to join the Canada Pavilion at the MIPCOM Cannes 2024 and to benefit from a discounted rate on accreditation.

CISF is offering one-on-one business clinics to BIPOC producers who have received funds for a project in development. If you have more than one project or have multiple needs you may be eligible for multiple consultations.