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The ISO champions Indigenous screen-based storytellers and narrative sovereignty in Canada through our funding and advocacy work.
We support Indigenous companies, communities and individuals to share their diverse stories and perspectives across all screen platforms.
Funding Opportunities
ISO supports Indigenous storytelling across ALL screen-based platforms through a number of distinct funding programs.
Upcoming Deadlines
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Latest News
Statement by Kerry Swanson, CEO of Indigenous Screen Office, in response to ongoing funding confirmation by the Government of Canada
Posted on: — For immediate release Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced permanent funding to support Indigenous-led storytelling through the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO). This includes $65 million over…
Read moreISO needs your support to call on the government to renew funding
Posted on: — Sign the Letter and Email the Ministers of Heritage and Finance Today Since April 2023, ISO has continuously reminded the government that the renewal of its funding is crucial to fulfilling its mandate…
Read moreParamount+ in Canada, the Pacific Screenwriting Program and the Indigenous Screen Office Partner to Create the Indigenous Screenwriters Lab
Posted on: — – The science-fiction/futurism-focussed program will support six Indigenous writers in developing their own one-hour pilot script for the genre – TORONTO & VANCOUVER (January 10, 2024) – Paramount+ in Canada, the Pacific Screenwriting Program…
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Storytellers Podcast
The Storytellers Podcast is created exclusively for the Indigenous Screen Office by Kim Wheeler.
