Serving Shaid (April Johnson) Throughout the year, ISO will post industry, professional, and market development opportunities and initiatives developed through collaborative partnerships.
Accepting Applications
There are no programs currently accepting applications.
Closed and Upcoming Programs
Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers
Indigenous storytellers
- Description
- Free legal clinics for those who have questions around IP, chain of title, contracts and agreements etc.
- Opening Date
- Closing Date
Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Content London
For Indigenous mid- to senior-level producers working in drama series, factual series and kids content.
- Description
- Apply for participation in a delegation of Indigenous producers at one of the top global industry events, Content London, UK.
- Opening Date
- Closing Date
Native Filmmakers Lab in partnership with Sundance Institute
Filmmakers and episodic creators
- Description
- The lab focuses on the specific development of storytellers from Native and Indigenous backgrounds, encompassing feature film and episodic work.
- Opening Date
- Closing Date
Director Fellowship Registry in partnership with the Directors Guild of Canada
For mid-level to established Indigenous directors.
- Description
- This program is internally assessed and is designed to connect the Director Fellow with a Director Mentor and a Production. Applications will be reviewed as fellowship positions become available.
- Opening Date
- Closing Date
- Accepting submissions on a rolling basis.
Sound Design Program
For creatives working in audio to gain practical experience in the area of sound design and audio post production.
- Description
- The ideal candidate will be passionate about working in audio post production for film and television.
- Opening Date
- Closing Date
Cinespace Technician Roster
For Indigenous screen-based creators.
- Description
- The Indigenous Screen Office is a proud partner of the newly launched CineCares Training Program by Cinespace Studios Toronto for crew roles.
- Opening Date
- Closing Date
- Accepting submissions on a rolling basis based on available productions.
CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators in association with the ISO
For Indigenous screen-based creatives.
- Description
- Indigenous project and professional development for creators.
- Opening Date
- Closing Date
Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers
Indigenous storytellers
- Description
- Free legal clinics for those who have questions around IP, chain of title, contracts and agreements etc.
- Opening Date
- Closing Date
- or until all appointments are filled.
Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Content London
For mid- to senior- level producers
- Description
- Opening Date
- Closing Date
Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Prime Time
Indigenous producers
- Description
- Apply for participation in a delegation at Canada’s preeminent industry conference Prime Time, in Ottawa from January 29-31, 2025.
- Opening Date
- Closing Date
Sundance Native Lab 2025
emerging filmmakers and episodic creators
- Description
- This is a year-long fellowship starting with an in person lab, during which Fellows will hone their storytelling and technical skills in a hands-on and supportive environment, including one-on-one feedback sessions with advisors and roundtables
- Opening Date
- Closing Date
No upcoming or recently closed programs match the selected criteria.
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