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The ISO champions Indigenous screen-based storytellers and narrative sovereignty in Canada through our funding and advocacy work.
We support Indigenous companies, communities and individuals to share their diverse stories and perspectives across all screen platforms.
Funding Opportunities
ISO supports Indigenous storytelling across ALL screen-based platforms through a number of distinct funding programs.
Upcoming Deadlines
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Latest News
Indigenous Screen Office and Paramount Launch New Rewrite Lab to Advance Indigenous Screen Stories
Posted on: — Toronto (Tkaronto), June 15, 2026 – The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) is pleased to launch its first-ever professional development program dedicated to Indigenous screenwriters, in partnership with Paramount. The ISO…
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ISO allocates $6.3M to Indigenous Productions across Canada through the Story Fund Production Stream in 2025-2026
Posted on: — Toronto (Tkaronto), May 21, 2026 –The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) announces a $6,300,000 investment in Indigenous productions through the Production stream of the Story Fund Program, supporting a total of…
Read moreISO and CMF Invest $480K in Three Indigenous Interactive and Immersive Projects
Posted on: — Toronto (Tkaronto) May 13, 2026 – The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) announce a $480,000.00 combined investment in three projects selected for funding through the…
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Storytellers Podcast
The Storytellers Podcast is created exclusively for the Indigenous Screen Office by Kim Wheeler.
