International Cultural Relations Program - Film and Television

As part of its International Cultural Relations Program, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) provides grants to Canadian groups and individuals for the promotion abroad of Canadian culture, including film and television.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria vary with different projects of the program.

Summary

International Market Development Projects

The program objective is the promotion of Canadian interests abroad by supporting professionals in the Canadian film and television industries, who may apply for grants to support their participation in international events with a view to the sale of their products abroad and the stimulation of international co-productions. Applicants should have demonstrated experience and success in their field; there should be a detailed marketing plan, based on clear objectives and a written invitation from the host event.

International Marketing Assistance to Canadian Festivals

The objective is to enable Canadian international film festivals to invite foreign buyers for the purpose of promoting Canadian films and television programs on the international market. Applications should be made in writing at least four months in advance and a list of proposed invitees should be submitted for approval at least one month before the beginning of the festival.

Amount of Grants

The amount of funding per project depends on the availability of funds and generally covers the cost of return economy international airfare. Eligible requests cover those initiatives that are not supported by the various programs offered by Telefilm Canada (see the document Telefilm Canada - Funds and Programs.

Additional Information

For more information, please call (613) 992-6104 or visit the page Film and Television: Program Guidelines on the DFAIT's Web site.

Ontario Contact(s):
See National Contact.

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National Contact(s):
 
International Cultural Relations Division
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (FAITC)
L.B. Pearson Building
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0G2
Telephone: 613-992-6283
Fax: 613-992-5965
Toll-free (information): 1-888-757-7752
TTY (hearing impaired): 613-944-9136
E-mail: culture.aca@international.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.international.gc.ca/menu-en.asp