#FIRSTLOOK: TELEFILM CANADA TO SUPPORT 19 ADDITIONAL FILM FESTIVALS

Telefilm Canada is supporting 19 additional Canadian film festivals, under the Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program (second round of decisions), for a total of 44 festivals supported under this program this year (25 film festivals were supported through the first round). This second intake of the program represents an additional investment of $1.78 million, bringing the total to $3.46 million.

These decisions were made as part of the promotion program modernization, which began in 2021 in collaboration with the industry, to allocate funding more efficiently and transparently. As announced in September 2022, the promotion program has been segmented by the type of activity into different programs to better meet different needs and to meet clear criteria. For the Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program, internal representatives evaluated the applications with the input of external advisors to ensure fair and equitable evaluations.

Telefilm’s Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program provides financial support to long-established medium to large-scale Canadian film festivals that help promote Canadian films and talent and stimulate demand for our multiscreen content. As a partner of choice, Telefilm is committed to advancing the development of the industry and reaching audiences where they are. Through this Program, Telefilm supports film festivals across the country and remains committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion to foster and support an industry that is representative of all communities in Canada.

List of all Medium to Large-Scale film festivals supported by Telefilm in this second intake of the program (festivals starting April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024):

Festival cinéma du monde de Sherbrooke 2024
2024 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival
2024 Hot Docs Festival
Festival Fantasia 2024
Festival international de cinéma Vues d’Afrique 2024
Festival de cinéma de la Ville de Québec 2024
2024 Atlantic International Film Festival
2024 CaribbeanTales International Film Festival
2024 Ottawa International Animation Festival
Festival international de cinéma et d’art Les Percéides 2024
2024 ICFF – IncluCity Festival
2024 Images Festival
2024 Calgary International Film Festival
2024 Vancouver Queer Film Festival
2024 Edmonton International Film Festival
2024 Vancouver International Film Festival
2024 Inside Out Film Festival
Festival International du Film Black de Montréal 2024
2024 Gimli International Film Festival