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

• Fixed stipend of $4,500 CAD per selected producer to offset travel and participation expenses.
• Stipend is a one-time payment with no provision for supplementary funds.

• The applicant must be an Indigenous producer.
• The applicant must have produced at least one feature-length film commercially released in theaters or commercially distributed on global video streaming platforms.
• The applicant must have a minimum 51% ownership of a registered company in Canada.
• Only one producer per company may apply.
• The applicant must have an established track record as a mid to senior level feature film producer.

Who is eligible?

• Indigenous film production companies in Canada

Who is not eligible

• Non-Indigenous producers or companies.
• Companies without at least 51% Indigenous ownership registered in Canada.
• Companies that have not produced at least one commercially released feature-length film.
• More than one producer per company (only one application per company is allowed).

Eligible expenses

• Stipend of $4,500 intended to offset travel expenses, including flights, accommodation, meals, airport transfers, and incidental costs related to attending The Producers Network at the Cannes International Film Festival.

Eligible geographic areas

• Companies registered in Canada.

• Statement of interest outlining the value that attending The Producers Network would bring to the applicant's career.
• Priority is given to previous ISO funding recipients.

• Each company may only have one producer participate in this delegation opportunity.
• Delegates are responsible for arranging their own travel, accommodation, and schedule outside the official program.
• Priority consideration is given to applicants who have previously received funding from the Indigenous Screen Office.
• Delegates must submit a final report, budget, and personal schedule within 30 days after travel.