Program Overview
The Indigenous Screen Office is inviting Indigenous producers who have produced at least one feature-length film commercially released in theaters or commercially distributed on global video streaming platforms to apply for participation in a delegation for The Producers Network, a dedicated program for producers, and the ultimate rendezvous for connection, creation and collaboration!
Program Summary
Who Can Apply
For Indigenous producers
Description
Apply for participation in a delegation at The Producers Network at Cannes International Film Festival taking place from May 13-24, 2025
Key Dates
Opening Date
Closing Date
The application must include; CV, current slate of projects and statement of interest outlining the value that attending The Producers Network would bring to their career. Producers must have an established track record and minimum 51% ownership of a registered company in Canada. ISO will provide support for five mid to senior level feature film producers, this includes:
- $4,500.00 CAD stipend; and
- Accreditation for the Producers Network 2025.
Only one (1) producer per company may apply.
Delegates will be responsible for booking all travel arrangements including flights, accommodations, meals, airport transfers and incidental expenses. The stipend is intended to offset expense and is allocated as a fixed sum, with no provision for supplementary funds. A Budget will need to be emailed to funding@iso-bea.ca one week prior to travel.
In addition to travel funding support and accreditation, the ISO’s delegation will also be included in all The Producers Network special programming which includes:
- Breakfast and Brunch Meetings – The access is only for Producers Network Badge holders
- impACT | Workshops
- Producers Networking opportunities
- Case Study (s)
Access to the Producers Network events & meetings is restricted to active producers.
Delegates will be responsible for managing their own schedules and arranging meetings outside of The Producers Network programming. A personal schedule will need to be emailed to funding@iso-bea.ca one week prior to travel.
A final budget, final personal schedule and the final report will need to be emailed 30 days after travel is completed.
Find the application form here. The deadline to apply is 5pm Pacific time on March 7, 2025.
Priority will be given to ISO funding recipients.