Industry Initiatives - ISO-BEA
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.

Upcoming and Closed Programs

CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program

For emerging Indigenous television creators

Program Status
Closed
Description
Opportunity for emerging Indigenous writers and producers to move a project from the pre-development stage into development and production.
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Call for Indigenous Producer to participate in Rotterdam Lab

For mid-established level Indigenous producer.

Program Status
Closed
Description
The ISO is inviting Indigenous producers developing a feature film to apply to participate as a delegate in the Rotterdam Lab.
Opening Date
Closing Date

Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Prime Time

for Indigenous producers

Program Status
Closed
Description
Apply for participation in a delegation at Canada’s preeminent industry conference Prime Time, in Ottawa from January 28-30, 2026.
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Closing Date

Sundance Institute Native Lab

for Indigenous storytellers

Program Status
Closed
Description
This opportunity is available for one Indigenous storyteller based in Canada to join other fellows during this year-long fellowship with the Sundance Institute.
Opening Date
Closing Date

Call for Indigenous Producers for an ISO Delegation to Cannes International Film Festival

for Indigenous producers

Program Status
Closed
Description
Apply for participation in a delegation at The Producers Network at Cannes International Film Festival taking place from May 12-23, 2026
Opening Date
Closing Date

ISO Immersive Media Fund: Indigenous Creators (U.S.)

for Indigenous XR creators in the United States

Program Status
Closed
Description
This program is open to Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian storytellers to access development or production funding for their XR immersive projects.
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Closing Date
Deadline extended to

The ISO x Paramount+ Rewrite Lab

Indigenous creatives

Program Status
Closed
Description
The Rewrite Lab is an advanced script development initiative designed to support Indigenous screenwriters undertaking a focused rewrite process on television series projects.
Opening Date
Closing Date

Indigenous Screen Office Delegation for TIFF: The Market

for producers

Program Status
Closed
Description
The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) is inviting Indigenous producers to apply to participate in TIFF: The Market, taking place during the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2026.
Opening Date
Closing Date

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