How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 4500% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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

Q: What are Call for Indigenous Producers for an ISO Delegation to Cannes International Film Festival's eligibility criterias?

Company must be at least 51% owned by an Indigenous producer Company must be registered in Canada Only one producer per company may apply

Last Update: August 12, 2025

Canada

Supports Indigenous film producers attending Cannes Producers Network

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

Eligible Funding

Max. $4,500

Timeline

Open Date : February 18, 2025
Closing date : March 7, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)

Program status

Closed

Overview of the Call for Indigenous Producers for an ISO Delegation to Cannes International Film Festival program

The Indigenous Screen Office offers a stipend of up to $4,500 to support Indigenous producers attending The Producers Network at the Cannes International Film Festival. The program aims to facilitate networking, professional development, and participation in special industry events for eligible producers with commercially released feature films.

Financing terms and conditions

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.

Eligible projects & activities

Participation in a delegation for Indigenous producers at The Producers Network during the Cannes International Film Festival 2025.
Engagement in special programming and networking activities organized by The Producers Network, including workshops, meetings, and case studies.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 4,450

Participation in case studies for Indigenous thriller film expansion

$ 4,400

Attendance at Cannes for Indigenous sci-fi film networking

$ 4,450

Producer networking for Indigenous drama feature film at Cannes

$ 4,500

Indigenous comedy film producer attending international market events

$ 4,450

Business trip for Indigenous animation producer at film festival

$ 4,350

Producer attending industry workshops for Indigenous documentary project

Eligibility criteria of the Call for Indigenous Producers for an ISO Delegation to Cannes International Film Festival program

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.

Eligibility criteria of the Call for Indigenous Producers for an ISO Delegation to Cannes International Film Festival program

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.

How to apply to the Call for Indigenous Producers for an ISO Delegation to Cannes International Film Festival program

Review program guidelines

Read the ISO General Funding Guidelines Policy
Review the ISO Determining Indigenous Identity Guide

Prepare application documents

Prepare your CV
Compile a current slate of projects
Draft a statement of interest detailing the value of attending
Verify 51% ownership of a registered Canadian company

Submit the application

Complete the online application form
Attach all required documents
Submit before the deadline of March 7, 2025 at 5pm PT

Await the selection outcome

Monitor your email for application results
Provide any further information if requested

Additional information

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.

Apply to this program