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Our programs are designed for zero to emerging experience content creators
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Empowered Filmmaker 2024
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.
Video Podcast 2025
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.
Youth Community Stories 2024
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.
Edition: Asian and Pacific Islander Storyteller
Scripted Edition 2024
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.
Video Podcast 2024
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.
Voices 2024
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!
On Location 2024
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.
Edition: All Access
Looking for local stories about community builders, health and wellness leaders, innovative local technology, the environment and more.
Edition: Indigenous Storyteller
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.
Edition: Anniversary
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.