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

Pacific Screenwriting Program – Scripted Series Writer Internship Funding

Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis

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

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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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NSI Business for Producers – Saskatchewan Edition

Deadline: December 2, 2024

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.

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9th JETS – Junior Entertainment Talent Slate

Deadline: December 12, 2024

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…

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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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Past calls for submission

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.

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.

AIFF Partners is a one-of-a-kind co-production/ co-financing market that takes place every September in Halifax, NS (CA).

DOC NYC is proud to partner with the Consulate General of Canada in New York and Telefilm Canada on a curated VOICES OF CANADA Industry program which will bring a delegation of Canadian producers with feature-length documentary works in progress to participate in the DOC NYC festival, DOC NYC PRO Industry conference and Industry Roundtables.

TELUS originals is committed to supporting locally-reflective, social-purpose documentaries and docuseries set in regions across B.C. and Alberta.