Founded in 1986 by Norman Jewison, the Canadian Film Centre is a training institution dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the artistic, technical and business skills of Canada's film, television and new media production community.

Established by the Centre in 1992, The Feature Film Project is an innovative, unique and extraordinary approach to feature filmmaking for first-time filmmakers. The objective of the programme was clear to provide the necessary and a supportive environment for the development, production and marketing of independently produced feature films by first-time filmmakers. With the advice and encouragement of some of the brightest talents working in Canada's film industry, the programme offers and incredible opportunity to make an aspiring filmmaker's artistic vision a reality.

With five first-time features (Blood & Donuts, Rude, House, Shoemaker and Cube) produced in its brief four-and-a-half year existence, The Feature Film Project has afforded 17 writers, producers and directors the opportunity to test their skills and prove their creative talents.