The Rogers Indigenous Film Fund (RIFF) Program gives companies and creators financing assistance for early development work of a new project, or ‘next phase’ early development work of an existing project. Eligible applicants can apply for up to $20,000 to cover qualifying activities such as research and development, community engagement, as well as scriptwriting. Designed in close consultation with the Indigenous community and industry, eligible filmmakers and creatives can now apply.
Supported privately by Rogers Group of Funds and administered by Creative BC, the Rogers Indigenous Film Fund (RIFF) provides funding support to emerging, early, and mid-career Indigenous filmmakers and creatives to develop new works or to continue early development of a proposed work.
Applications in Process
Applications will be accepted until October 18, 2024 at 11:59pm PT.
Creative BC will deliver online info sessions on the following dates. Registration will open the week of September 9, 2024.
September 26, 2024 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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October 3, 2024 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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October 10, 2024 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Lou-ann Neel
Indigenous Lead + Program Analyst
lneel (at) creativebc.com
+1 236-427-4695
Rylan Friday
Coordinator, Funding Programs
rfriday (at) creativebc.com
Creative BC opens second round of funding for Indigenous filmmakers and creatives across British Columbia, supported by Rogers Group of Funds September 7, 2023
First Recipients of Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program Announced by Creative BC May 31, 2023
Creative BC launches new fund for Indigenous filmmakers and creatives across British Columbia, supported by Rogers Group of Funds October 19, 2022
Rogers Group of Funds and Creative BC Announce $1 Million Fund for Indigenous Storytellers in British Columbia November 12, 2021
Guidelines
Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Guidelines 2024/25
Please read the guidelines prior to submitting an application form
Application Materials
Participation Template
Letter of Support Template
Budget Info Sheet
Budget Draft Sample
Final Report Attachments
The 2024/25 Final Report form will be posted in Fall 2024.
Final Report Budget Sheet 2023/24
Final Report Form 2023/24
Resources for Filmmakers and Creatives
RIFF Resource Hub
Access guides, resources, and training to support your RIFF Program application, or bookmark this page to save for future reference.
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