2026 Telefilm Talent to Watch Designated Industry Partner Stream Application

WFG Industry Partner Stream - Telefilm Talent to Watch Program

In order for your application to be considered for recommended by the Winnipeg Film Group, for Telefilm's Talent to Watch Program as part of the Designated Industry Partner Stream, you must submit the required documents as listed through this form and answer the eligibility questions. A jury of peer assessors will determine which application will be recommended based on an evaluation grid: https://telefilm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5.-Evaluation-Grid-Talent-to-Watch-Program-26-27.pdf
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: APRIL 13th by 11:59PM

If you have questions please contact admin@winnipegfilmgroup.com
APPLICANT INFO

Applications may be submitted by companies or individuals on behalf of a company to be incorporated in the future. It is no longer necessary to have an incorporated company to apply for funding under this program. However, if a project is selected, the recommended team will have to incorporate in order to sign the Telefilm financing contract.
Please ensure to read important nformation about the program.

Guidelines and Important Documents
Please review the documents for full program details and eligibility criteria.

March 17, 2026 to date
Guidelines

March 17, 2026 to date
Essential Information Guide

March 17, 2026 to date
Evaluation Grid

March 17, 2026 to date
List of required documents
If you are an individual applying on behalf of a company to be incorporated in the future, please confirm that:

You are a key member of the creative team of the project (Producers, Directors and Screenwriters)Be authorized by the rightsholders of the project to apply to Telefilm
If you are a company already incorporated, please confirm that:

The company operates as a film production companyOwn 100% of the rights of the project (unless the project is an audiovisual treaty coproduction)
Name*

First NameLast Name
Company name (if applicable):
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Are you applying to other Designated Partners? If yes, please list below in case your project is recommended by more than one Designated Partner:*
ELIGIBILITY
One of the key members of the creative team (Producers, Directors and Screenwriters) must be current Winnipeg Film Group General Members at the time of application. Are one of you General Members? If not, a WFG General Membership must be purchased in order to process your application - please see the Telefilm Talent to Watch Guidelines, section 4.2, page 8*

YesNoI'm unsure
Have you read all of Telefilm's Talent to Watch 2026 Guidelines?*

YesNo
Are all of the key members of the creative team (Producers, Directors and Screenwriters) either Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents (unless the project is an audiovisual treaty coproduction)?*

YesNo
Are all the key members of the creative team (Producers, Directors and Screenwriters) emerging talents according to Telefilm's criteria?*

YesNo
A project may only be submitted to the Program once, unless it receives an invitation to re-apply. Have you applied with this project previously?*

YesNo
REQUIRED ANSWERS AND DOCUMENTS
Are you applying to the Main Component or Indigenous Component?

Main Component (English only)Indigenous Component (the key members of the creative team of the project must be Indigenous as per TELEFILM guidelines)
1. Completed Script or Creative Materials (for Theatrical Docs, most recent treatment)*

https://telefilm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/3.TTW-List-of-Required-Documents_26-27.pdf
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2. Link to Presentation Video (as per Telefilm's criteria in their guidelines):*
https://telefilm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/3.TTW-List-of-Required-Documents_26-27.pdf
3. Synopsis of the Project (PDF Format)*

Maximum of 750 words, which includes the main story developments, and tells the basic story from beginning to end.
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4. Director's Vision - max three pages (PDF Format)*

Maximum of 3 pages.
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5. Audience Engagement and Discoverability Plan *

Use Telefilm's form available here: https://telefilm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/8.-Audience-Engagement-and-Discoverability-Plan_26-27_March.pdf
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6. Track Record for Producer, Screenwriter and Director*

Use Telefilms form available here: https://telefilm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7.Track-record-TTW_2026.docx
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7. Production Schedule (from Pre-Production to Release)*

Such schedule shall outline how the team plans to start principal photography of the project within 18 months of Telefilm’s positive decision letter.
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8. Budget Top Sheet for the Project*

Use Telefilm's template here: https://telefilm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/standard-budget-template-production.xlsx
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9. Financing Plan Form*

Use Telefilm's template here: https://telefilm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/6.-Financing-Plan-Template_Final.xlsxhttps://telefilm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/6.-Financing-Plan-Template_Final.xlsx
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10. Community Engagement Plan*

Please see the Essential Information Guide available on Telefilm's website for more information: https://telefilm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2.-TTW-Essential-Information-Guide-26-27_NewBranding.pdf
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WFG Industry Partner Stream - Telefilm Talent to Watch Program

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: APRIL 13th by 11:59PM

APPLICANT INFO

ELIGIBILITY

REQUIRED ANSWERS AND DOCUMENTS