Apply Now for the First-Ever Pan-Asian Storyteller Edition
Posted on April 1, 2025
Applications are now open for the first-ever TELUS STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Storyteller Edition, centering and celebrating the breadth and depth of lived experiences from new and emerging Pan-Asian filmmakers across B.C. and Alberta. This program supports filmmakers of Pan-Asian descent, meaning those whose ancestral and cultural heritage comes from all parts of the continent of Asia.
The Edition will provide:
$20,000 in production funding to create a narrative short film or documentary.
Professional mentorship through our partnership with the National Screen Institute, helping you refine your skills and navigate your filmmaking journey.
Distribution support to access over 1 million viewers on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+ and 162,000+ subscribers on STORYHIVE’s YouTube channel.
Thank you to Creative BC for supporting B.C.-based projects with an additional $5,000 in top up funding.
The application portal is now open:
Please refer to this program’s Submission Rules and FAQ.
Please stay tuned for our online Ask Us Anything happening next week on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11am-12pm PT / 12pm-1pm MT. Register for the online event here.
Moderators, Advisory and Selection Committee and Mentors are composed entirely of members from the Pan-Asian community.
Your Story, Your Narrative, Pan-Asian Heritage.
Visit STORYHIVE.com/apply today to learn more and apply. The application portal will close before midnight PT Thursday, May 8, 2025.