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The Indigenous Screen Office is hosting an Indigenous co-production forum at the Festival de Cannes, May 16 to 27, 2023. Experienced producers may apply to participate in-person at the forum on May 18, 2023, an opportunity designed to connect and explore future possibilities for international co-productions. While the final details for this event are still being confirmed, ISO is seeking expressions of interest for participants.
The ISO will offer a $5,000.00 CAD stipend for up to 5 producers to be used towards travel and accommodation. A festival pass will be provided in addition. Selected participants will be responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
Participants will be responsible for additional expenses exceeding the above-mentioned stipend, as well as managing their own schedules and arranging meetings outside of the Co-Production Forum programming.
Experienced producers are invited to submit their CV, current slate of projects, including links to previous works with credit information, and statement of interest outlining the value that attending Festival de Cannes would bring to their career.
Producers must have at least two short film producer credits and/or one feature film producer credit. Producers must have minimum 51% ownership of a registered company in Canada
Priority will be given to candidates who can demonstrate they are ready for co-production opportunities.
Read the Eligibility Requirements and find additional details including the application form from the ISO-BEA website HERE.
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