Call for Applications: ISO/Netflix Apprenticeship and Cultural Mentorship Funding Programs
DEADLINE: January 22nd, 2021 at 5pm EST If you have barriers to access including but not limited to language, internet or physical barriers, please contact the ISO to determine appropriate accommodations and support at: funding@iso-bea.ca ISO is partnered with Netflix to provide new funding opportunities to support training, capacity building and culturally specific approaches
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INAUGURAL INDIGENOUS DIGITAL DELEGATION AT MIT: CO-CREATION STUDIO TO HOST LEADING SCHOLARS AND ARTISTS
Cambridge, Mass. (October 29th, 2020) – Ten Indigenous media scholars and artists are headed to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) — virtually — next month for the inaugural Indigenous Digital Delegation at MIT. In a week-long series of gatherings, the delegation will share their current media and research works-in-progress with over 50 MIT scientists, staff,
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Inside Out Film Festival Seeks Executive Director
Inside Out Film Festival seeks Executive Director Founded in Toronto in 1991 as an LGBTQ film festival, Inside Out is now the largest event of its kind in Canada, spanning multiple cities with year-round programming. Inside Out exists to challenge attitudes and change lives through the promotion, production and exhibition of film by and about LGBTQ
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Launch of the ISO Partnership Program
ISO is pleased to announce the launch of the Partnership Program– a funding program created to address the business continuity needs of Indigenous creators at all career stages during the COVID-19 crisis. Any questions related to the program can be directed to funding@iso-bea.ca The Partnership Program supports online training and learning, workforce development, training programs,
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ISO launches over $1.1 million in development funding for Indigenous and racialized screen creators
TORONTO — The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) is pleased to announce its latest round of funding, which will be delivered through two distinct programs serving both Indigenous creators and providing solidarity support for creators who are Black andPeople of Colour. The Indigenous Development Grants Program will provide funding for project and professional development for both
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ISO Part-time Contract Opportunity — Bilingual Program Outreach Coordinator (French and English)
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The Indigenous Screen Office Ultimate Film List
We are compiling a list of the films produced or written or directed and/or conceived by Indigenous screen creators. Some are free, some require subscriptions, others are streaming but all are extraordinary. Support Indigenous stories and enjoy the selections. If you would like to add to the list please email us titles and links
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The Indigenous Screen Office Announces First Fellowship Recipient in Newly Created Partnership with The Sundance Institute
June 30, 2020—The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) is pleased to announce its new partnership with the Sundance Institute this week and the selection of filmmaker Amanda Strong as its first Canadian Fellow to take part in the 2020 Sundance Institute Native Filmmaker’s Lab. “We are very excited to create new opportunities for Canadian Indigenous screen
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ISO/Netflix Partnership Program Awards over $300,000 in Apprenticeship and Cultural Mentorship Funding to Indigenous Screen Creators
TORONTO, ON — The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) is pleased to announce today the recipients of the Netflix Apprenticeship and Cultural Mentorship Program, which awarded grants to 19 Indigenous creatives and production companies across Canada. Many of these projects will be starting virtually, with others taking place once production resumes. “Once again we were overwhelmed
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LIVE Filmmakers Panel
Join moderator Jesse Wente as he speaks with filmmakers Marie Clements and Shane Belcourt about digital streaming, the creative process and the future of the screen sector post Covid-19. Thursday May 14 at 2 pm (est) Indigenous Screen Office Facebook Page Marie Clements’ film RED SNOW and Shane Belcourt’s film RED ROVER available on
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