Following an in-depth review conducted in consultation with the Board of Directors, management and staff, F3M has decided to implement a new process for its selection committees. This decision was also presented at the Annual General Meeting in September 2026.
This model is inspired by practices already in place at several arts organizations. This new approach will provide greater predictability for both creative teams wishing to submit their projects and the F3M team, while bringing fresh and diverse perspectives to the selection process.
We are confident that this new model will enable F3M to continue evolving its practices and supporting filmmakers, producers and their films with care and passion.
How to Submit a Film or Project in Development to the Selection Committee ?
Film projects—in development, production or post-production—are evaluated by a selection committee that meets four times a year according to a fixed schedule.
The committee is composed of F3M’s distribution team, one filmmaker and/or producer member, and one external industry professional.
Submission deadlines and response dates:
- – December 8, 2026 — response by January 20, 2027, at the latest
- – March 8, 2027 — response by April 20, 2027, at the latest
- – June 8, 2027 — response by July 20, 2027, at the latest
- – September 8, 2027 — response by October 20, 2027, at the latest
To submit a project, please complete the submission form.
How to Join the Project Selection Committee ?
The selection committee is composed of:
- – 3 members of F3M’s distribution team
- – 1 F3M filmmaker and/or producer member (serving for two committee cycles)
- – 1 external industry professional (one-year term)
Filmmaker and/or Producer Member
Must be a member in good standing at the time of serving on the committee and agree not to be involved in any project submitted during the following two selection cycles, in order to avoid conflicts of interest.
External Industry Professionals
Must be an industry professional with relevant experience in project evaluation, particularly as a producer, filmmaker, festival programmer, or in another relevant area of expertise.
Compensation
Selected professionals will be compensated for approximately two days of work, including approximately a day and a half of reading and evaluating projects and half a day of committee deliberations.
To express your interest in participating in the selection process and being included in our pool of candidates, either as an F3M member or as an external industry professional, please consult the application form for all the relevant information.
For any questions about the submission process, please contact: info@f3m.ca