Sundance Native Lab 2025

Who is eligible?

• Companies and individuals working in audiovisual content, including television, cinema, the web, video games, mobile applications, and immersive technologies (VR, AR).

Who is not eligible

• Companies or organizations not controlled by Indigenous people (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) residing in Canada.
• Entities that have received funding from other ISO programs for the same project activities or initiatives.
• Businesses or applicants currently in a state of bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada).

Eligible expenses

• Travel costs for participation in the in-person lab.
• Accommodation expenses during the in-person lab.
• Food expenses during the in-person lab.
• Accessibility expenses during the application stages (such as support for application writing, video or audio recording, equipment rentals, professional fees, language interpretation/translation fees, and final report submission support, up to $500 CAD).

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada (applicants must be residents of Canada)

• Step 1: Review Guidelines and Policies
  • Read the ISO General Funding Guidelines Policy.
  • Review the ISO Determining Indigenous Identity Guide.
• Step 2: Prepare Application Materials
  • Collect required documentation such as Eligibility Form, Applicant Information Form, Project Information Form, script (narrative feature or episodic pilot), bio and CV/resume, headshot (optional), chain of title or statement of authorship, voluntary personal data (optional), and ISO Declaration.
• Step 3: Access ISO Apply Portal
  • Log in to the ISO Apply portal to begin your application.
• Step 4: Complete Application Forms
  • Fill in all required forms and upload documentation in the ISO Apply portal.
• Step 5: Submit Application
  • Submit the completed application in the ISO Apply portal by December 23, 2024 at 5:00pm PST.
• Step 6: Request Accommodations (if needed)
  • If you require accessibility support (such as application writing assistance, translation, or equipment rentals), contact [email protected] to discuss support and accommodations.
• Step 7: Confirmation and Follow-Up
  • Await funding notification, which will be provided 2-3 months following the application deadline.
  • If an extension is needed, submit your request at least 10 business days before the deadline by emailing [email protected].

• Applicants may request an extension for the application deadline by submitting their request at least 10 business days in advance.
• A monetary support of up to $500 CAD is available on a case-by-case basis to address accessibility expenses during the application process.
• Recipients are required to provide recognition of ISO support using textual references and the animated bilingual ISO logo in the credit sequence or other appropriate placement.
• Providing false or misleading information, particularly regarding Indigenous identity, may result in contract termination, denial of eligibility, repayment of funds, and possible civil or criminal prosecution.