Most of Telefilm's clients are independent producers. It is the independents who come to Telefilm with projects for analysis and, hopefully, financing.

Telefilm Canada also provides assistance to Canadian distribution and export companies, as well as a number of Canadian festivals.

The Corporation further supports complementary commercial activities in production and distribution, as well as the promotion and marketing of Canadian productions, their dubbing and subtitling, and the participation of Canadians in international film events through a variety of funds and programs.

Telefilm Canada also administers co-production agreements on behalf of the Canadian government.