ISO Production Program for All 2026-27

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) · The ISO Production Program for All provides contribution funding to Indigenous screen-based creators—individuals, sole proprietors, collectives, community grou…

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Overview

The ISO Production Program for All provides contribution funding to Indigenous screen-based creators—individuals, sole proprietors, collectives, community groups, and Indigenous-owned production companies—to support the production of series, short films, and feature-length films. Funding ranges from up to $75,000 for individuals/collectives up to $750,000 for companies with larger project budgets, depending on applicant type and project budget size.

Eligibility

Must be Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) individuals, sole proprietors, collectives, companies, or Indigenous governing bodiesCompanies must be at least 51% Indigenous-owned and controlled, registered as a Canadian corporationProject must be under Indigenous financial and creative control, with two of three key creative roles held by Indigenous personsApplicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residentsMust not be in bankruptcy and must be in good standing with ISO (no outstanding reports or complaints)

Eligible projects

Production costs for feature films, series, shorts, or pilot episodes intended for broadcast, VOD, streaming or theatrical releaseEquipment, studio and production office rentals, on-set costs and feesHiring of key creatives, cast, crew, cultural advisors, and community liaisonsAccessibility, translation, and language support costs during productionProducer fees and corporate overhead (up to 20%, or 30% for remote northern projects)Contingency costs up to 5% of total budget

Financing terms

Non-repayable contribution funding (grant)Projects awarded $250,000+ subject to a 3% hold-back released after final report and audited financialsRecipients may receive less than requested amount based on peer assessmentFunding over $250,000 requires ISO Board of Directors approvalApplicants contracted for a two-year term

How to apply

1Check eligibilityConfirm you meet every criterion listed above before you start.

2Prepare the project packageProject description, budget with quotes, team, and recent financial statements.

3Apply on iso-bea.caGovgrant members can draft the application with AI and export a formatted PDF.

4Respond to reviewer questionsMost programs come back with one round of questions within a few weeks of submission.

Additional information

This is the final opening for Production funding for short/feature films and Series for 2026-27High demand program; early application encouragedAccessibility support of up to $500 (max $1,000/year) available for application-related costsApplicants may reapply with the same project up to 3 times across ISO Production programsFunding decisions made via peer review by Indigenous assessors

At a glanceMaximum$750KMinimum$500ProviderIndigenous Screen Office (ISO)DeadlineNov 25, 2026StatusOpenRegionCanadaOfficial sourceiso-bea.ca ↗

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