How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Sound Design Program?

Sound Design Program is funded by Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)

What are Sound Design Program's eligibility criterias?

Applicant must be an Indigenous-controlled company based in Ontario. Company must be owned and operated by First Nations, Inuit, or Métis individuals residing in Ontario.

Sound Design Program

Last Update: August 12, 2025

ON, Canada

Mentorship for Indigenous audio professionals in film and television

Sound Design Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : March 21, 2024
Closing date : April 15, 2024

Financing Type

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Grant Providers

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)

Program status

Closed

Overview of the Sound Design Program program

The Sound Design Program offers a 12-week paid mentorship at $22 per hour, with up to $500 in additional accessibility funding, aiming to support Indigenous creatives in Ontario in developing professional skills in sound design and audio post-production for film and television. Eligible activities include hands-on experience in sound editing, sound design, mixing, dialogue editing, ADR recording, Foley, and engagement with industry professionals.

Financing terms and conditions

The successful applicant will receive an hourly wage of $22 per hour for the duration of the 12-week placement.
Up to $500 CAD in additional funding is available to cover accessibility costs incurred during the stages of the project, application, or final report.
Costs associated with required software subscriptions during the program will be paid for.

Eligible projects & activities

Participation in a 12-week mentorship program focused on sound design and audio post production for film and television.
Gaining hands-on experience as a sound editor and sound designer on various projects.
Developing skills in sound editing for sound effects and dialogue under professional guidance.
Assisting in audio post-production processes such as mixing, foley, spotting sessions, and ADR recording.
Building industry relationships and acquiring foundational experience for a career in audio post production.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 8,500

Gaining experience editing dialogue tracks for independent documentary film

$ 7,300

Mentorship in sound effects design for environmental documentary broadcast

$ 7,900

Hands-on training in foley recording for children’s animation series

$ 8,450

Developing surround sound skills for feature-length film using Pro Tools

$ 8,700

Sound mixing mentorship for Indigenous drama series post production

$ 9,000

Mentorship in ADR and voice-over editing for web series production

Eligibility criteria of the Sound Design Program program

The applicant must be an Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) individual residing in Ontario.
The applicant must be working in the field of audio, with demonstrated experience in sound design for film and media projects preferred.
The applicant must be competent in working with Pro Tools on a Mac-based system, and possess the required equipment (Pro Tools Studio updated within the last year, Mac computer, quality headphones).
The applicant must have sufficient skills and interest in sound design and audio post production for film and television.
The applicant must confirm they have read the program's General Funding Guidelines and Determining Indigenous Identity Guide prior to applying.

Who is eligible?

Companies or individuals in the audio post production sector for film and television
Organizations or professionals working in sound design for media projects
Entities involved in music production seeking to transition into sound design or audio post production

Who is not eligible

Companies or organizations not controlled by Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) individuals are not eligible.
Businesses or individuals who do not reside in Ontario.

Eligible expenses

Hourly wage for the program participant during the 12-week mentorship.
Costs associated with software subscriptions required during the program.
Up to $500 CAD for accessibility-related expenses directly incurred during the application, project completion, and final reporting stages (excluding equipment purchases).

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario, Canada

Eligibility criteria of the Sound Design Program program

Initial assessment of the eligibility and completeness of the submitted documents.
Review by an evaluation committee composed of representatives from ISO and program partners.

How to apply to the Sound Design Program program

Review funding guidelines

Read the ISO General Funding Guidelines Policy
Ensure understanding of program policies and funding rules

Consult Indigenous identity guide

Read the ISO Determining Indigenous Identity Guide
Verify eligibility regarding Indigenous identity

Prepare application documents

Prepare your CV and bio
Write an expression of interest responding to required questions
Gather links to examples of your work, if available

Submit your application

Complete and submit the application form
Attach all required documents
Request accessibility support if needed

Eligibility and documentation review

ISO Program Manager reviews eligibility and documentation
Address any requests for missing information within 10 days if notified

Await assessment results

Wait for review committee assessment and notification of results

Additional information

Accessibility funding of up to $500 CAD is available to support additional costs related to accessibility during application, project execution, or final reporting.
A final report must be submitted within three months following the completion of the program to maintain eligibility for future funding.
Recipients must acknowledge the Indigenous Screen Office's support with textual reference and/or logo in the completed work or project credits.
Any misrepresentation or omission of information may result in denial of current and future funding, contract termination, and possible legal action.

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