Participation in international festivals and events support program

📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian feature film and short film producers - Production companies with Canadian ownership/control - Films must be in English or French language - Projects selected or accepted for an international film festival or qualifying event - Applicants must be able to demonstrate the film's selection/participation at an eligible international venue ### 💰 Funding Details - Feature Films: Up to $40,000 non-refundable contribution - Short Films: Up to $2,500 non-refundable contribution (films under 30 minutes) - Match Requirements: No matching funds required (100% grant coverage) - Repayability: Non-refundable grant—no repayment obligations - Currency: Canadian dollars ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Festival registration and participation fees - Travel costs for filmmakers and representatives attending the festival - Accommodation expenses during festival attendance - Promotional materials and marketing at the festival - Print and distribution costs related to festival participation - Lodging and per diem for key creative/production personnel - Shipping and handling of film materials to international venues - Insurance for film materials during transport and exhibition ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Film must be selected or officially accepted for participation at a qualified international film festival or event prior to funding approval - Application must be submitted with proof of festival selection/invitation letter - Eligible festivals must meet government-defined international standards (typically tier-one festivals or equivalent) - Funds must be used for expenses directly related to the specific festival participation - Recipients must provide financial reporting and proof of eligible expenses post-festival - Project must maintain Canadian content requirements throughout production - Funding is contingent on the film actually participating in the selected festival - Deadline for application submission typically aligns with festival dates (varies by program cycle) - No retroactive funding for expenses incurred before formal approval