Call for entries: Telefilm - Perspective Canada_Cannes 2009

Call for Entries: PERSPECTIVE CANADA_CANNES 2009 [1]
Cannes, France, May 13 to 22, 2009

PERSPECTIVE CANADA_CANNES is a Telefilm Canada initiative showcasing 10 recent Canadian films at the MARCHÉ DU FILM at the CANNES Film Festival with the objective of increasing their international exploitation. Feature films only.

Submission deadline to Telefilm Canada: March 16, 2009

The selection process will be conducted by Telefilm Canada. Telefilm Canada will render this decision on March 23, 2009.

The 4th edition of PERSPECTIVE CANADA_CANNES will take place during the Marché du Film (MIF) [2] that runs parallel to the Cannes Festival. The showcase strives to increase the international exploitation of Canadian feature-length narrative films and to spotlight Canadian companies, films, and talent to the 10,500 accredited buyers, sellers, and producers.

PERSPECTIVE CANADA_CANNES participants will benefit from a promotional campaign developed and entirely funded by Telefilm Canada to guarantee the best possible exposure for the invited Canadian films.

Every film selected will screen twice between May 15 and May 22nd, in one of the screening rooms of the MIF.

For complete eligibility details, as well as submission forms, check out Telefilm's website [1].

For additional information, please contact Danielle Bélanger [3] at Telefilm Canada in Montréal: 514-283-0838, ext. 2204.