Talent to Watch Program’s opening dates and upcoming information session webinars

Press Release

March 12, 2025

Telefilm Canada would like to inform industry members that the Talent to Watch Program will be open for submissions from April 16 to 30, 2025 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.  The guidelines, essential information guide, and other supporting documents for the 2025-2026 fiscal year can be found here.

To support applicants, Telefilm Canada will host Information Session Webinars on March 24, 2025, with Telefilm representatives. There will be an open Q&A period at the end of the webinar.

Information Session Webinars – March 24, 2025.

• French session: 10:00 a.m. ET
  • Register here: https://ccrsolutions.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XHO6luxfTMCPuDjKrnMdcg

• English session: 2:00 p.m. ET
  • Register here: https://ccrsolutions.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pc8uWU2tTbOlm7xi_M9fkQ

Talent to Watch Program

The Talent to Watch Program supports emerging filmmakers looking to finance their first feature film. This initiative helps new talent bring their stories to audiences across Canada and abroad. To find out more about the Talent to Watch Program, please visit the program’s web page.

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