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ISO Marketing, Promotion and Distribution Program
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) · This program funds Indigenous-owned screen-based companies for marketing, promotion, and distribution activities to help films, television series, web series,…
Overview
This program funds Indigenous-owned screen-based companies for marketing, promotion, and distribution activities to help films, television series, web series, and interactive projects reach audiences. Eligible companies can request up to $50,000 for features and TV series, or $25,000 for short films and web series, with applications assessed on a rolling basis until funds are depleted.
Eligibility
Indigenous-owned and Indigenous-controlled companies (minimum 51% Indigenous ownership with Indigenous Canadian citizens or permanent residents having financial and creative control)Company registered as a corporation with head office in Canada, with screen-based content as main activityTwo of three key creative team members (director, screenwriter, showrunner/lead producer) must be IndigenousProject must have received prior ISO funding or secured a national/international broadcaster or significant public fundingProject must have a rough or fine cut completed at time of submissionApplicants must own, control, or have optioned 100% of project copyright (except international treaty co-productions)Eligible projects
Marketing, publicity, and impact strategies that increase audience reachHiring of publicists, community liaisons, social media coordination and managementAdvertising and publicity costs and feesProduction of trailers and marketing/promotional materialsFestival networking and participation, registration fees for festival submissions and marketsCommunity screenings, tours, and alternative distribution strategiesTravel support for up to three Indigenous project owners/key creatives attending up to two international or national premiere/eventsMaster copies and screening formats, translation and language support, accessibility costsFinancing terms
Funding requests cannot exceed 5% of total project budget (waived for budgets $200,000 or under)For projects under $200,000, award amount based on applicant's rationale for fundingMaximum 10% of total budget can be allocated towards producer feesRecipients may receive less than the requested amountFunding deposited into account belonging to applicantFinal report required for all funding recipientsHow 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
Rolling deadline with continuous assessment; program can close at any time without notice once funds are depletedProjects that have already received ISO Marketing, Promotion, Distribution funding are not eligible to apply againISO prioritizes projects previously funded in ISO Production Program or Finishing Fund ProgramAccessibility support available up to $500 CAD per submission (maximum $1,000 per year per applicant) for application completion barriersFunding decisions provided 2-3 months after submission; delays expected for December holiday closureAll signatories of ISO Contribution Agreements must be IndigenousAt a glanceMaximum$50KMinimum$25KProviderIndigenous Screen Office (ISO)DeadlineRolling intakeStatusOpenRegionCanadaOfficial sourceiso-bea.ca ↗
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