Canada is there to support your project’s international discoverability, distribution, marketing, and promotion success, from financing festival presence to promoting foreign theatrical releases. We’re all about supporting the export of Canadian talent and creations.
export assistance program
export incentives for international success
We believe Canadian productions should be seen on screens around the world. Our Export Assistance Program offers financial incentives to foreign distribution companies to support theatrical screenings of Canadian productions. Through the program, we cover some of the costs associated with the promotion of theatrical releases, including trailer creation, marketing expenses, subtitling as well as certain accommodation costs.
International Promotion Program
Telefilm Canada finances the participation of Canadian talent in over 60 festivals. We’re at some of the world’s biggest events, as well as more niche ones that highlight emerging talent. We’re continuously boosting our investment in the international promotion of Canadian creators because we’re passionate about fuelling the star power of your event. If you invite them, they will be there.
RDV CANADA
SHOWCASING CANADIAN TALENT AND PRODUCTS GLOBALLY
We develop promotional tools that spotlight the best of Canadian talent and productions internationally. Our activities span dozens of festivals and events, ensuring broad exposure on the global stage.
Canada Pavilion
HOMEGROWN TALENT AT INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
The Canada Pavilion gathers a host of Canadian companies, from content producers to distributors and beyond. This meeting hub showcasing Canadian productions, coproductions. and talent fosters networking, international sales, and funding from foreign sources.
At every production phase,
Canada has everything you need.
Creation and development
In Canada, we’ve got talent. Our creators are among the industry’s finest, winning major awards and making an impact.
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Accessing financing
Working with Canada can bring access to private and public discretionary funding, tax credits, and more financial incentives. Plus, official coproductions often have access to funding available to Canadian producers.
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Producing: Before, during and after
Throughout all stages of production, working with us connects you to a wealth of opportunities and some of the most innovative professional resources in the world so you can focus on what matters most: bringing your big idea to life.
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