Coming in 2024/2025: TELUS STORYHIVE Program Grants

STORYHIVE

TELUS STORYHIVE is gearing up to launch a new round of programs to support new and emerging content creators across British Columbia and Alberta with production funding, training, mentorship and distribution.

Save the dates and get your pitches ready for some exciting opportunities coming up for filmmakers, digital content creators and video podcasters. No video production experience is required!

STORYHIVE Video Podcast

Your Mic, Your Platform.

It’s the next season of the STORYHIVE Video Podcast program for podcasters with an emphasis on incorporating video to elevate the audience experience. Get $12,000 in production funding, training and a community of support to create an 8 episode video podcast series featuring community conversations, candid discussions and deep dives on the topics you are curious about. Whether you’re picking up a mic for the first time, or looking to gain the support and tools to take your podcast to the next level, this program is for you.

Save the date:

Intake opens: November 5 until December 12, 2024
Ask Us Anything webinar: November 19, 2024 and streamed on TELUS Optik TV channel 9 and STORYHIVE’s YouTube channel

STORYHIVE Voices

Your Passion, Your Community.

It’s the fifth season of STORYHIVE Voices! We are supporting new and emerging digital content creators with $10,000 in production funding, training and a community of support to create a 6-10 episode grassroots series that is reflective of your local community. From lifestyle shows to docuseries, we want to hear from you.

Save the date:

Intake opens: February 11 until March 20, 2025
Ask Us Anything webinar: February 25, 2025 and streamed on TELUS Optik TV channel 9 and STORYHIVE’s YouTube channel

STORYHIVE Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Storyteller Edition

Your Story, Your Narrative.

Screens need Asian and Pacific Islander stories, faces and voices. We are thrilled to announce the first-ever TELUS STORYHIVE Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Storyteller Edition, a program designed to empower new and emerging API filmmakers. Our mission is to amplify the diverse stories, voices and experiences of the next generation of API storytellers, fostering their growth and impact in the film industry. Get $20,000 in production funding, training, professional mentorship (in partnership with the National Screen Institute) and distribution through TELUS Optik TV for your narrative short film or documentary.

The Edition will be guided by members from API communities. The advisory committee, selection committee, external moderators and mentors will all be 100% composed of people who identify as API.

Save the date:

Intake opens: April 1 until May 8, 2025
Ask Us Anything webinar: April 8, 2025 and streamed on TELUS Optik TV channel 9 and STORYHIVE’s YouTube channel

Other STORYHIVE programs you can get involved with have rolling applications on our partner websites – take the time to review if you’re eligible! Stay tuned in Spring 2025 for more information:

Youth Community Stories in partnership with Reel Youth
Empowered Filmmaker in partnership with VoVo Productions

We look forward to reviewing your pitches!