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
Funds Providers
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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