Talent to Watch Program
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Talent to Watch Program supports emerging filmmakers looking to finance the production stage of their first feature film project(s).
Comments on Funding:
The Talent to Watch Program has three streams:
1. Industry Partner Stream: For projects that are recommended by a Designated Industry Partner.
2. Festival Selection Stream: For emerging filmmakers who have directed a short film that was selected at a recognized film festival.
3. Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream: All Key Members of the Creative Team must be:
Indigenous;
Black;
People of Colour;
Women;
Gender-diverse individuals;
2SLGBTQIA+ individuals;
Persons with disabilities; and/or
Members of an Official Language Minority Community
Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. be Canadian citizens, within the definition of the Citizenship Act, or permanent residents within the
definition of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (unless the project is an audiovisual treaty coproduction);
2. be emerging talent, i.e.: they must have previously produced, directed and/or written at least a:
a. short film (a film of 30 minutes or less);
b. web production;
c. television content;
d. commercials;
e. music videos; Or equivalent experience in the screen-based industry.
f AND they must not have previously held the same key position on a feature film3
Application Steps:
Applicants must submit a completed application form with all the required supporting documents electronically via Dialogue.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. Completed Script or Creative Materials (for Theatrical Docs, most recent treatment)
2. Presentation Video
3. Synopsis of the Project (PDF Format)
4. Director’s Vision (PDF Format)
5. Promotion and Distribution Plan (PDF
Format)
6. Track Record for Producer, Screenwriter and Director
7. Production Schedule (from PreProduction to Release)
8. Budget Top Sheet for the Project
9. Details of All Confirmed and Projected Financing
10. . Letter of Recommendation from the Designated Industry Partner
11. Community Engagement Plan
12. Sustainability Plan
13. Festival Invitation Letter
14. Invitation to re-apply to the Program
15. Incorporation Certificate
16. Corporate Declaration
Other Things to Note:
About the author
Maurice