Call for applications: Ontario Creates International Financing Forum
iff is Ontario Creates’ feature film co-financing and co-production event during the Toronto International Film Festival for independent producers and industry executives developing and financing English language projects for the world market. Now in its 20th year, iff has introduced hundreds of projects to the international marketplace with over 125 successfully financed to date.
At iff 2024, Ontario Creates scheduled over 370 one-on-one meetings and organized exclusive networking opportunities between selected Canadian and international producers and international sales agents, US distributors, equity financiers, agents and executive producers.
Deadline for Canadian and International producers: June 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET
Guidelines and Eligibility
Canadian and international feature film producers are eligible to participate in iff 2025. Registration is free but very competitive. Final selection to participate is based on company track record, pitch package and suitability of projects.
Applicants must have:
• One full producer credit on a theatrically released feature or on a feature released on a viable digital platform.
• One market-oriented project in development that requires international co-production and financing partners.
Please note:
• Applicants with a full producer credit on a non-theatrically released film should contact iff organizers directly to enquire about eligibility.
• Producers with only Executive Producer, Co-Producer and Associate Producer credits are not eligible.
• Priority will be given to projects that have not premiered at other co-financing or co-production markets.
• Two producing companies are allowed per project. If there are more than two producing companies, please consult iff organizers.
• iff accepts one project application per company(ies), please do not submit several projects.
• Non-English-language projects may be accepted with prior approval of iff organizers.