#FIRSTLOOK: TELEFILM CANADA RELEASE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL 2025-2026

Telefilm Canada today released its Annual Report for fiscal 2025-2026. This fiscal year marked the second year of the 2024-2027 strategic plan, Together, For a Lasting Impact. This year, we continued to advance our strategic priorities and take concrete action to strengthen Telefilm’s impact, promote Canadian and Indigenous talent, and further develop an approach increasingly informed by data and audience insights.

Telefilm will also hold its Annual Public Assembly virtually on December 3 (details below). At the event, Julie Roy, Executive Director and CEO, and Sylvain Lafrance, Chair of the Board of Directors, will discuss achievements from the past year and priorities for the future.

The 2025-2026 Annual Report: A look at Telefilm’s activities and the evolution of Canada’s audiovisual industry
Supporting the industry across its ecosystem:
-$148.4 million administered in support of Canada’s audiovisual industry.
-126 new feature-length fiction and documentary films supported, including 31 official coproductions.
-97 Canadian film festivals and 78 industry activities funded, helping promote Canadian works and enhance their discoverability among audiences.
-Canada Pavilions at nine international events in five countries, fostering partnerships, networking opportunities and greater visibility for Canadian talent.
-An overview of Canada’s coproduction activity and international presence, highlighting collaborations and development opportunities abroad.
-An overview of initiatives aimed at reaching audiences.
-A snapshot of the performance of Canadian cinema and how Canadian works are connecting with audiences.
-A strategic framework to guide the evolution of Telefilm’s programs and the review of its investments.
-Highlights from self-identification data, providing a better understanding of the composition and evolution of the industry.

And much more!

To learn more about these achievements, as well as Telefilm’s other initiatives and results for fiscal 2025-2026, the full Annual Report is available online.