TIFF Business Development Mission
PictureNL will lead a business development mission to Toronto during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) from September 10th – 15th 2026. Eight producers from the four Atlantic Provinces, Newfoundland & Labrador (NL), Nova Scotia (NS), Prince Edward Island (PEI) and New Brunswick (NB) will be selected to further enhance the promotion of coproduction, joint-financing, distribution and development opportunities between screen industry producers in the Atlantic Provinces and those nationally and internationally. The mission will enhance the group’s knowledge of working with producers on a national and international scale. The following outlines important dates and booking instructions for the Newfoundland & Labrador participants in this initiative.
Advance Preparation
To help ensure producers are prepared for the trip, PictureNL will engage the services of a consultant for on-the-ground consulting services while in Toronto. Selected applicants will be notified of the consultant once they are selected in late June. Selected candidates will be contacted by the consultant shortly thereafter to begin initial virtual discovery sessions in advance of the mission.
Department of Jobs, Growth & Rural Development (JGRD) Travel Assistance
To assist companies with the costs associated with this trip, participants are eligible for a travel stipend through the JGRD Business Investment Fund. Accepted candidates will receive more information on this process once selected.
Travel and Accommodations
Companies will be responsible for booking their own travel and accommodation for this trip. The delegation must be on the ground, for meetings in Toronto by the morning of September 10th, 2026 (subject to change).
Targeted Meetings
The Consultant will arrange a minimum of 5 targeted meetings for companies based on their individual needs. Where appropriate, group sessions may also be arranged. Selected attendees will be expected to share their travel itinerary with the Consultant and PictureNL in order to best accommodate their schedule. Selected attendees will be required to purchase a Festival Badge for TIFF.
Application Process
In order to apply companies must complete the attached application form and provide supporting material by June 19th, 2026. Below you will find the criteria for applications:
- Must have at least two producer credits on completed productions of the following nature:
- Television one-off production with a minimum broadcast length of 30 minutes
- Television series production
- Feature film that
- a) received financing from a Federal and/or Provincial funding agency (NL, NS, PEI, NB);
- b) and a budget of $250,000 or greater
- Participated in at least one international market or festival event (can include provincially led business development trips/trade missions)
- Must have multiple viable projects for international markets
*If you feel you may not meet the criteria and are still interested in attending the mission, please contact Industry Development Manager, Cyril Butler.