Sound Design Program

• 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.

• 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

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

• 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.