Industry Initiatives - ISO-BEA
Throughout the year, ISO will post industry, professional, and market development opportunities and initiatives developed through collaborative partnerships.

Accepting Applications

Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Prime Time

for Indigenous producers

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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Sundance Institute Native Lab

for Indigenous storytellers

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.
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No programs currently accepting applications match the selected criteria.

Upcoming and Closed Programs

Sundance Native Lab 2025

emerging filmmakers and episodic creators

Program Status
Closed
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
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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 13-24, 2025
Opening Date
Closing Date

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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Closing Date

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

No upcoming or recently closed programs match the selected criteria.

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