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Cinespace Technician Roster
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Training and placements for Indigenous film and television crew
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Cinespace Technician Roster, in partnership with the Indigenous Screen Office, provides Indigenous screen-based creators with up to $500 CAD to cover accessibility costs while participating in specialized film and television crew training. The program supports training and placements for production crew roles, with the aim of building skills and experience in categories such as Set Decoration, Props, Grip, Electric, and General Labour.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : August 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Youth (<40)
Activities funded
- Training Indigenous individuals for crew roles in film and television production through participation in the CineCares Training Program.
- Providing hands-on experience on actual productions to advance careers in screen-based roles such as Set Decoration, Props, Grip, Electric, and General Labour.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an Indigenous individual or an Indigenous-controlled group as defined by the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO): status and non-status First Nations, Inuit, or Métis peoples of Canada.
- The applicant and key project decision-makers must be residents of Canada, having lived in Canada for at least 8 months in the past year.
- The applicant must be of legal age in the province of Ontario and legally able to work in Ontario.
- The applicant must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (proof required).
- The applicant should have some prior experience in film or television production, but must not be a current permittee or member of IATSE Local 873.
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous individuals interested in crew roles in film and television production
Who is not eligible
- Companies that are not controlled by Indigenous individuals meeting the defined criteria of the Indigenous Screen Office.
- Organizations outside of Ontario or those unable to legally employ workers in Ontario.
- Businesses seeking to place current permittees or members of IATSE Local 873.
- Companies unable to ensure full COVID-19 vaccination for participants.
Eligible expenses
- Accessibility costs incurred during the stages of applying, completing a project, and writing the final report (up to $500 CAD).
Eligible geographic areas
- Residents of Ontario
- Ability to legally work in Ontario
Selection criteria
- Examination of the candidates' eligibility and the submitted documents.
- Internal evaluation once a production is identified to maximize the match between the participant's profile and the production's needs.
- Prioritization of placements based on the participants' experience and skill level.
How to apply
1
Review eligibility guidelines
- Read the ISO General Funding Guidelines Policy
- Review the ISO Determining Indigenous Identity Guide
2
Gather application documents
- Prepare a letter of interest outlining your motivation and career goals
- Update your resume to include relevant experience
3
Submit the application
- Complete and submit the application form online
- Ensure all required documents are uploaded
4
Eligibility review process
- Wait for eligibility review by the Program Manager
- Respond to requests for additional documentation within the specified timeframe
5
Receive placement opportunity
- Receive notification of placement opportunities, if available
- Placement is subject to availability of productions and alignment with your profile
Additional information
- There is no guarantee of placements; the number of available opportunities depends on current productions.
- Applicants must confirm they have read the ISO General Funding Guidelines prior to submitting.
- Up to $500 CAD in additional funding may be available to cover accessibility-related costs during the application and reporting stages.
- If false or misleading information is provided, the ISO may terminate contracts and require repayment of funds.
