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Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Prime Time - Ottawa - Canada

Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Prime Time

Last Update: August 13, 2025
Ottawa, Canada
Support for Indigenous producers attending national industry conference

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000
  • Up to 51% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : November 20, 2024
  • Closing date : December 6, 2024
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Program status
Closed

Overview

The Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Prime Time offers a $2,000 stipend to support Indigenous producers attending the Prime Time industry conference in Ottawa from January 29-31, 2025. Eligible activities include participation in conference programming, workshops, and networking sessions designed to advance careers in media production, television, and feature film.

Financing terms and conditions

  • Fixed stipend of $2,000 CAD per selected producer provided as a single payment.
  • No provision for supplementary funds beyond the stipulated stipend.

Activities funded

  • Participation in a delegation at the Prime Time industry conference in Ottawa.
  • Engagement in private delegation-only pitching workshops during the conference.
  • Attendance at a group Q&A session with an executive at Prime Time.
  • Taking part in special networking events such as the First Time to Prime Time Cocktail reception.
  • Involvement in a virtual training session to prepare for the conference.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 2,000
Attend Prime Time conference for feature documentary networking opportunities
$ 2,000
Prime Time project for industry mentorship and executive meetings
$ 2,000
Indigenous-led media company explores new co-production at Prime Time
$ 2,000
Travel to Prime Time to explore partnerships for TV drama series
$ 2,000
Prime Time attendance for short film market expansion scouting
$ 2,000
Travel and Prime Time participation for youth-focused media producer

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be an Indigenous producer.
  • The applicant must have a minimum 51% ownership in a registered company in Canada.
  • The company must be active in media production, television, or feature film.
  • The applicant must have an established track record in the industry.
  • Only one producer per company may apply.

Who is eligible?

  • Indigenous-owned media production companies
  • Companies active in television production
  • Companies active in feature film production

Who is not eligible

  • Companies that are not majority owned (less than 51%) by Indigenous producers.
  • Producers or companies without an established track record in media production, television, or feature film.
  • Companies not registered in Canada.
  • Companies seeking to have more than one producer apply (only one producer per company may apply).

Eligible expenses

  • General expenses related to travel, accommodations, meals, airport transfers, and incidental costs incurred for attending the Prime Time 2025 conference (covered by a fixed $2,000 CAD stipend).

Eligible geographic areas

  • Registered companies in Canada.

Selection criteria

  • Priority will be given to current ISO funding recipients.
  • Applicants must submit a CV, a current slate of projects, and a statement of interest outlining the value of attending Prime Time for their career.

How to apply

1

Read ISO Funding Guidelines

  • Review the Indigenous Screen Office General Funding Guidelines Policy
  • Ensure you understand all funding requirements
2

Consult Indigenous Identity Guide

  • Read the ISO Determining Indigenous Identity Guide
  • Understand the criteria for Indigenous identity qualification
3

Prepare required application documents

  • Prepare your CV
  • Compile a current slate of projects
  • Draft a statement of interest describing the value of attending Prime Time for your career
4

Complete and submit application

  • Complete the online application form
  • Attach all required documents as specified

Additional information

  • Only one producer per company is permitted to apply.
  • Selected delegates are responsible for arranging their own travel and related logistics.
  • Priority is given to previous Indigenous Screen Office funding recipients.
  • A personal schedule must be submitted to the ISO’s Senior Manager before travel.
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