About us
STORYHIVE gives underrepresented communities in British Columbia and Alberta an opportunity to share their stories on the Canadian Broadcasting System. Through various programs we provide production funding, training, mentorship and distribution on TELUS Optik TV.
We celebrate our accomplishments
Since 2013, we have achieved:
We’re here to support storytellers
We want to accelerate your creativity and development through production funding, support and distribution from TELUS to help you move your career goals ahead.
About our programs
STORYHIVE offers a variety of opportunities for community members to create their dream project. From short documentaries and narrative films, to live streams, video podcasts and episodic series, there is a program for all aspiring content creators. The best part about the programs is that no experience is required to participate.
Editions: Supporting new and emerging filmmakers with production funding, training mentorship and distribution to create and share diverse, compelling, locally reflective documentaries and short films. Your Story, Your Narrative.
Voices: Empowers new and emerging digital content creators with production funding, training, a community of support and distribution support for locally reflective video series. Your Passion, Your Community.
On Location: A program for up-and-coming live stream presenters/hosts to capture hyper-local stories in their communities through an interview format in a team-based program (2 live streamers will work together). They are provided with production funding, training, equipment and distribution. Your City, Your Coverage.
Video Podcast: Offers emerging podcasters the opportunity to produce and evolve a video podcast, build community relationships while diving deep on the topics they are curious about. They are provided with production funding, training and distribution. Your Mic, Your Platform.
Empowered Filmmaker: In partnership with VoVo Productions, this program is an all inclusive Indigenous-focused film program that offers training, equipment and mentorship programs to Indigenous communities across B.C. and Alberta with little or no experience in film.
Youth Community Stories: In partnership with Reel Youth, this program offers mentorship support for youth (ages 14-30 years old) to turn their passion for films into a career.
Our culture
Team STORYHIVE is made up of television, film and digital content loving, industry champions that are passionate about the community and the power of content and storytelling. We aim to create a safe space for storytellers to hone their skills and bring the projects they care about to life.
Our commitment
We are committed to facilitating spaces where every person who engages with STORYHIVE feels safe and supported to share their voices and stories. We encourage applicants to be active agents in nurturing diversity, equity and inclusion in their communities.
Inclusion and diversity
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community, amplifying underrepresented voices and promoting equitable opportunities in the television, film and digital media industry.
Creativity
We celebrate and nurture creativity, empowering storytellers to explore their unique visions and push the boundaries of content creation through our innovative programs.
Kick starting careers
We are dedicated to launching careers in the content creation world, providing aspiring creators with the tools, mentorship and exposure they need to succeed and make their mark.
Explore STORYHIVE on TELUS Optik TV channel 9
STORYHIVE has its own dedicated channel on TELUS Optik TV channel 9. Discover locally reflective and relevant films and series produced across British Columbia and Alberta from new and emerging STORYHIVE content creators.
Key Milestones
Opening doors for content creators since 2013
STORYHIVE was created!
Launched the very first pilot program: STORYHIVE Lab.
Launched the first three Editions for Digital Shorts, Web Series and Music Videos.
Building off the success of our first editions, we took the key learnings and launched a second intake for Digital Shorts, Web Series and Music Videos.
Kicked off the very first Animation and Female Directors Edition. We also launched: [...]
Partnered with Reel Youth and VoVo Productions to create STORYHIVE’s first partnership programs - Youth Community Stories and Community Stories.
Launched the inaugural Indigenous Storyteller Edition in partnership with the Indigenous Screen Office.
Commissioned the Cultiv[...]
Launched the Documentary and Web Series Edition.
Launched the first Podcast and Local Heroes Documentary Edition.
Launched the inaugural Black Creators Edition in partnership with the Black Screen Office and first Voices program [...]
Launched the second Indigenous Storyteller Edition in partnership with the Indigenous Screen Office.
Expanded into [...]
Launched the biggest Edition yet, the Anniversary Documentary Edition.
Celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary! [...]
Dare to Dream, Dare to Create
Our STORYHIVE community
My experience with STORYHIVE was positive in being able to tell my story, my way.
[STORYHIVE] definitely made it clear that they wanted us to succeed and more than anything, were willing to help get us there and help us grow in the process.
Through my Voices series we have been able to do something so outside of the box it is incredible. I am so thankful that STORYHIVE has been with me throughout the whole journey.
I never thought of myself as a content creator or storyteller, so to have this passion of Her Love Of Sports and to have STORYHIVE support it meant so much to me.
STORYHIVE has taken something that truly began as a grassroots project and elevated it into something better than I ever imagined.
Meet team STORYHIVE
See the amazing TELUS Local Content team that lead STORYHIVE and work together to create opportunities for the community.
Director, TELUS Local Content
Manager, STORYHIVE & Community Content
Manager, Program Office, TELUS Local Content
Manager, Ingest, Merchandise & Digital Design, TELUS Local Content
Senior Financial Analyst, TELUS Local Content
Want to work with us?
Our team is often growing and we're always looking for passionate people to work with.