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Youth Community Stories 2024

Training & Mentorship

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.

Applications Open
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Empowered Filmmaker 2024

Training & Mentorship

In partnership with VoVo Productions, this program offers free training and mentorship programs for residents with little or no experience to create their own locally reflective content.

Applications Open

Voices 2025

Coming Soon
Applications open February 11, 2025

Video Podcast 2025

Training
9 Months
Non-fiction
Peer Support
Episodic

The STORYHIVE Video Podcast program is providing $12,000 grants for new and emerging podcasters in BC and Alberta. Whether you’re picking up a mic for the first time, or looking to gain the knowledge or tools to take your podcast to the next level, this program is for you. Your Mic, Your Platform.

Coming Soon
Applications open November 5, 2024

Edition: Asian and Pacific Islander Storyteller

Coming Soon
Applications open April 1, 2025

STORYHIVE Scripted Edition

NSI Mentorship
15 Months
Scripted Film Project

Embark on a cinematic journey with the STORYHIVE Scripted Edition, dedicated to bringing scripted genres from script to screen. Bring your 20-45 minute locally reflective film project to life with $20,000 in production funding, mentorship from the National Screen Institute and distribution.

In Progress

Video Podcast

Training
Peer Support
Episodic
Podcast
Non-fiction
9 Months

The inaugural STORYHIVE Video Podcast program is providing $12,000 grants for new and emerging podcasters in BC and Alberta. Whether you’re picking up a mic for the first time, or looking to gain the knowledge or tools to take your podcast to the next level, this program is for you. Your Mic, Your Platform.

In Progress

On Location 2024

Training
Peer Support
Episodic
Livestreams
Non-fiction
4 Months

An opportunity for aspiring creatives who are interested in jumpstarting their broadcasting journey. Participants are supported with equipment and training, and will be featured on YouTube and TELUS Optik TV®. Livestream the stories that matter most to you.

Closed

Voices

Training
Peer Support
Episodic Series
Non-fiction
9 Months

Your Passion, Your Community: STORYHIVE Voices is offering new and emerging digital content creators $10,000 in production funding, training and a community of support to produce a local video series. No experience required!

Closed

Edition: All Access

NSI Mentorship
Documentary
18 Months

Looking for local stories about community builders, health and wellness leaders, innovative local technology, the environment and more.

Closed

Edition: Indigenous Storyteller

NSI Mentorship
Documentary
18 Months

Spotlighting 30 Indigenous-led film projects with $20,000 in production funding along with training and mentorship, plus additional top-up funding from the Indigenous Screen Office and Creative BC.

Closed

Edition: Anniversary

NSI Mentorship
Documentary
18 Months

It’s the largest edition yet! Celebrate a decade of creativity with us by pitching any story to STORYHIVE’s Anniversary Documentary Edition. We are funding 80 content creators with $20,000 in production funding, along with mentorship, training and distribution. 

Closed