Development program — Indigenous stream
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Overview
Get a repayable advance of up to $35,000 to cover costs in the development stage of your feature film. To be eligible, you must meet certain criteria for recent theatrical releases, including having 1 project funded by Telefilm.
At a glance
| Categories | loan |
|---|---|
| Funding | $15,000 – $35,000 |
| Status | Not accepting applications |
| Closing date | 2025-09-25 |
| Region | ALL |
| Sectors | general |
How it works
Note : Two thirds of the key Creative Personnel members (i.e., screenwriter(s), producer(s) and, for the packaging phase, director(s)) must be Indigenous
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Development program — Indigenous stream is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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