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.

iff is Ontario Creates feature film co-financing / co-production event at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Selected international and Canadian producers are brought together with international sales agents, US distributors, agents, equity financiers and executive producers for brokered meetings and exclusive networking opportunities.

The CanExport SMEs funding program is now accepting applications for projects starting after April 1, 2025. CanExport SMEs covers up to 50% of eligible expenses.

Telefilm Canada and its partners are currently accepting registrations from Canadian companies working in the animation sector companies planning to attend MIFA 2025.

Canada will be the featured country at the upcoming Locarno Film Festival. For its 14th edition, the First Look initiative organized by the industry component of the Locarno Film Festival will focus on Canadian cinema, thanks to a partnership with Telefilm Canada.

From April to June 2025, the selected Canadian producers will embark in two months of personalized mentorship and training (with a focus on international co-production and distribution – as well as pitching) in order to get ready to pitch their project to their future international partners.

The CMPA is calling for interested producer members to join us for our annual DGC/CMPA Meet Your Match event, which connects producers with new directing talent. The event will employ a “speed networking” format that will be held virtually through Zoom.

The Cross Continental Forum serves as a dynamic hub for global film and television co-production. Specifically designed to bridge connections between the UK, Canada, Africa, and the Caribbean, this five-day forum aims to create a collaborative environment where high-level producers, experts and professionals explore synergies, share expertise, and build partnerships that will drive innovation and growth within the film industry.

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.

Wscripted has opened applications for its 5th Cannes Screenplay List, presented by MUBI. The list highlights outstanding scripts by women and non-binary filmmakers at the Cannes Film Market, with the mission to boost funding and deal opportunities for nominated projects.

Telefilm Canada, in partnership with the Cannes Film Market, is offering 2 emerging Canadian producers the opportunity to attend the impACT Lab, organized by Cannes Film Market as part of its 2025 edition.