The Talent Fund supports Telefilm Canada's Talent to Watch program — a program unlike any other in Canada. This initiative is dedicated to the discovery, development, and promotion of talented emerging filmmakers, specifically prioritizing those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, a Person of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, a woman, a Person with Disabilities, and/ or an official language minority community member.

As a career accelerator and launchpad, the Talent to Watch program contributes to a thriving film industry, and helps the next generation of storytellers embark on careers with longevity and impact.

OUR OBJECTIVES:

• support first-time filmmakers from across the country;

• prioritize emerging creators from underrepresented communities;

• help emerging talent develop their skills, professional portfolio, and industry experience;

• foster community and knowledge-sharing through professional mentorship, education, and networking opportunities.

Telefilm Canada is a Crown Corporation. As a qualified donee as classified by the Canada Revenue Agency, donations to the Talent Fund and Telefilm are gifts to the Crown and eligible for charitable tax receipts.