Festivals
The business · Global · 26 Oct 2026 to 14 Mar 2027
Awards Season 2026 to 2027, Dated
From the Canadian Screen Awards entry deadline on 26 Oct to the Oscars on 14 Mar, every confirmed date of awards season in one calendar.
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Telefilm Canada
Indie · Canada
Telefilm Canada · CA · Announced 24 Sept 2026
Telefilm Funds 16 New Talents to Watch
Telefilm Canada is putting nearly $3.6 million into 16 first features from seven provinces, chosen from 136 applications to its Talent to Watch program.
Andrew Lovesey · 3 min read
Trade · Canada
Industry survey · Canada · Léger outreach from 8 Oct
Canada’s Screen Agencies Want Your Audience Data
Five public screen bodies have hired Léger to survey how producers, distributors, broadcasters, cinemas and festivals use audience data, with findings promised in early 2027.
Andrew Lovesey · 3 min read
Indie · Canada
Independent cinemas · CA · Year-round
Canada’s Independent Cinemas, Mapped
Thirteen independent theatres screened Indigenous films for a 30 September pilot from Telefilm Canada, the Indigenous Screen Office and NICE, and most program Canadian film year round.
Lauren Smith · 4 min read
Festivals · Canada
On demand · CA · Buy or rent from 13 Oct
Canada’s Oscar Bet Is Nina Roza
Telefilm Canada has picked Nina Roza, a Berlinale screenplay winner, for the Oscars' international race, and Canadians can rent or buy it on demand from 13 October.
Andrew Lovesey · 5 min read