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

Göteborg International Film Festival

Deadline: October 14, 2025

Launched in 1979 with the goal to show non-mainstream films to a broader audience, the Göteborg Festival has become the biggest public film festival in Scandinavia. Each year, some 450…

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First Cut Lab Canada

Deadline: October 15, 2025

First Cut Lab Canada 2026 is a consultancy program designed for 2 feature films in editing phase supported by Telefilm Canada. The selected teams (director/producer/editor) are offered a creative framework, both benevolent &…

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Cartoon Movie 2026

Deadline: October 24, 2025

The Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) and Telefilm Canada are proud to be partners in the 2026 edition of Cartoon Movie, from March 3rd to March 5th in Bordeaux, France. 

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2026 Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival

Deadline: December 14, 2025

For more than three decades, Inside Out has brought Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ community together in celebration of the best queer film from Canada and around the world. Through our annual Festival…

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Hot Docs Festival 2026

Deadline: January 8, 2026

Submissions are open for the 2026 Hot Docs Festival, taking place April 23 – May 3, 2026, in Toronto. As North America’s leading documentary festival, Hot Docs is the perfect…

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Past calls for submission

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.

Since 1952, India has hosted 55 editions of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) both competitive and non-competitive. The festival became an annual event from 1975 onwards. The 56th edition of the festival which includes a competition for feature films from all continents will be held in Goa.

The Production Program provides financial support to B.C.-based independent creators in the production of commercially ready and market-viable longer-form motion picture projects that reflect and enhance the cultural diversity of the province.

The Canadian Creative Accelerator (CCA) is organized by the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) at the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles. The 2025 program will kick off in October 2025 with curated workshops, in person meetings, and 1:1 mentorship across 1 month.

Telefilm Canada is currently accepting entries for Canadian production and distribution companies wishing to join the Canada Pavilion at the MIPCOM CANNES 2025 and to benefit from a discounted rate on accreditation.

EAVE, European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs, is one of the leading training and development providers for producers in Europe, renowned for its EAVE Producers Workshop. EAVE is a residential workshop program with a strong focus on network building.

Since 1952, India has hosted 55 editions of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) both competitive and non-competitive. The festival became an annual event from 1975 onwards. The 56th edition of the festival which includes a competition for feature films from all continents will be held in Goa.

Applications are open for the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival’s Michelle Jackson Emerging Filmmaker Award. With a total value of over $45,000, this career-launching program offers in-kind support, mentorship & $15,000 in cash funds for emerging women and gender-diverse filmmakers in Newfoundland and Labrador to create a short film.

Submissions are now being accepted for the upcoming Toronto International Music Video Festival (TIMVF). TIMVF continues to unite musicians and film professionals in a collaborative and inspiring environment.

Each year, Telefilm Canada coordinates the Pan-Canadian Selection Committee and the process to determine which Canadian film will be submitted for the International Film Award competition at the Academy Awards™.

The Emerging TV Producers Program (ETVP) provides training and mentorship for up to ten women and gender-diverse creators, with the goal of providing business skills, training and connections to break into the complex Canadian TV production system.

The Venice International Film Critics’ Week is currently accepting submissions to its up-coming edition. The Venice Critics’ Week is an independent and parallel section of the Venice International Film Festival.