Alternative Distribution Networks Program

T he primary goal of the Alternative Distribution Network Program is to increase the theatrical circulation of Canadian feature films to all communities across Canada, including increasing audiences for French language films outside major cities in Quebec. This Program provides financing to organizations that use alternate distribution methods to the traditional theatrical distributor-exhibitor model in promoting and releasing Canadian films.

Eligibility Criteria

Financing support is available to Canadian owned and controlled companies actively involved in the production, marketing, distribution and/or exhibition of Canadian feature films.

Summary

Marketing Support

The nature and terms of Telefilm Canada's financial participation and repayment of this participation are dependent on the type of alternative distribution assistance being required and the viability of the proposal for increasing Canadian audiences for Canadian feature films.

Application Deadlines

There is no application deadline for the Program. Applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. Applicants must submit an application for financing to their regional Telefilm Canada office listed below. Applications will be evaluated on the demonstrated benefits for the increased circulation and audience awareness of Canadian feature films.

Submission Requirements

The submission requirements for funding from the Program vary depending on the type of support being requested. For details on the documentation required in support of your application, contact the distribution analyst in your regional Telefilm Canada office.

New Brunswick Contact(s):
Mr. Jamie Gaetz
Telefilm Canada
1717 Barrington Street, Suite 300
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 2A4
Telephone: 902-426-8425
Fax: 902-426-4445
Toll-free (information): 1-800-565-1773
E-mail: info@telefilm.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.telefilm.gc.ca/accueil.asp?LANG=EN&

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National Contact(s):
Telefilm Canada
Suite 700
360 Saint-Jacques Street
Montréal, Quebec  H2Y 4A9
Telephone: 514-283-6363
Fax: 514-283-8212
Toll-free (information): 1-800-567-0890
E-mail: info@telefilm.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.telefilm.gc.ca/accueil.asp?LANG=EN&