Canadian film and content funds supported by TELUS

Amplifying diverse voices and stories through five content funds
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TELUS funding programs

TELUS provides a range of production funding opportunities for content creators and film producers of varying experience and interests. Use the table below to determine which program is best suited to your level of experience and project concept.
All applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
New and emerging content creators
Established filmmakers

TELUS STORYHIVE

Empowering the next generation of storytellers in B.C. and Alberta
New to emerging content creators
Who live in: B.C. or AB
Who are creating:
Documentary shorts, episodic lifestyle content, community live stream coverage and video podcasts
Filming location: B.C. or AB
Support provided:
  • Production funding
  • Mentorship
  • Training
  • Distribution on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+ and YouTube
Financing: Production grant

Examples of projects

Unpacking Black Trans Legacy

Producer: Adebayo Chris Katiiti

Location: Edmonton, Alberta


Where the Wind Meets the Tide

Producer: Suzanne Jolly
Location: Campbell River, B.C.


maCommunauté

Supporting homegrown talent in Québec
New to emerging content creators
Who live in: Québec
Who are creating:
Mid-length and short documentaries, docuseries, episodic lifestyle content, community events, sports events, events
Filming location: Québec
Support provided:
  • Production funding
  • Mentorship
  • Distribution on SVOD and YouTube
  • Linear channel (511) on OPTIK TV Québec
Financing: Production grant

Examples of projects

Derrière les commandes

Producer: Duane Cabot
Location: Gaspé, Québec


Vie de parent

Producer: Bokeh35

Location: Baie-Comeau, Québec


TELUS originals

A documentary program celebrating diverse and local stories in B.C. and Alberta
Mid-career and established documentary producers
Who live in: Canada - preference to B.C. and Alberta-based filmmakers
Who are creating:
Feature, mid-length and short documentaries and docuseries
Filming location: One of
15 regions
 in B.C. or Alberta
Support provided:
  • Production grant as license fee
  • Creative notes
  • Exhibition on TELUS Optik TV (SVOD) and TELUS online platforms
Financing: Non-recoupable license fee

Examples of projects

Aitamaako'tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun

Producer: Mike Wavrecan
Director: Banchi Hanuse


Overtime

Producer: Mike Johnston
Director: Jenny Lee-Gilmore

TELUS Independent

A pilot program for Canadian feature documentaries and limited series that engage, entertain and propel strategies for change
Established documentary producers
Who live in: Canada
Who are creating:
Feature documentary films and limited series
Filming location: National and international
Support provided:
  • License fee
  • Creative notes
  • Exhibition on TELUS Optik TV (SVOD) and digital platforms
Financing: Non-recoupable license fee and potential access to CMF envelope

Examples of projects

Plastic People

Producer: Vanessa Dylyn, Stephen Paniccia
Director: Ben Addelman, Ziya Tong

Media Stamped

Producer: J. J. Johnson
Host: Nicole Stamped


TELUS Fund

A Certified Independent Production Fund operating at arm’s length from TELUS that finances exceptional content that promotes the well-being of people in their environment
Experienced producers
Who live in: Canada
Who are creating:
TV programs, films and web series
Filming location: National and international
Support provided:
  • Development, production and post-launch financing
  • Up to 75% or $75k of the development budget
  • Up to 75% of the production or post-launch budget - No maximum amount
Financing: Recoupable advance

Examples of projects

Run Jump Play

Producer: Tara Hungerford, Image Create Media Inc.

Location: Vancouver, B.C.


À propos d'Antoine

Producer: Sylvain Parent-Bédard, ComediHa inc.
Location: Québec, Québec