Edition: Pan-Asian Storyteller 2025

STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Storyteller Edition is offering new and emerging Asian filmmakers $20,000 in production funding to produce a 20-45 minute locally reflective documentary or scripted film or series pilot. In addition to the funding, selected projects will also receive mentorship from the National Screen Institute and distribution on TELUS Optik TV and the STORYHIVE YouTube channel.

The Pan-Asian Storyteller Edition is a reflection of the rich diversity of narratives from Pan-Asian creatives in Canada. TELUS STORYHIVE’s aim is to be inclusive of the breadth and depth of experiences of new and emerging filmmakers in B.C. and Alberta who are of Asian descent, across all regions of continental Asia.

Program Dates

Applications open: April 1, 2025, 9:00 AM PT
Applications close: May 8, 2025, 11:59 PM PT
Recipients announced: Sep 10, 2025, 12:00 PM (noon) PT
Production starts: Nov 5, 2025
Production ends: Nov 30, 2026

Project Requirements

Each project will consist of a 20-45 minute locally reflective documentary or scripted film or series pilot plus 30-60 minutes of Bonus Content. For more info, see our FAQs.

Before you start

• Please read the Submission Rules & FAQs.

• Please sign up on storyhive.com and create your STORYHIVE creator profile or simply login if you already have an account.

• Please review the application to determine all of the materials you will need to submit.

• NOTE: You do not need to submit everything at the same time (Click "Save application" to save your work as you go). We recommend that you start your application early and submit it at least 24 hours before the deadline to avoid last minute snags. If your completed application is not submitted by the deadline, it will not be eligible for funding.

• It costs $0 to apply.

• If you have any questions at anytime, please email storyhive@telus.com. Our team will be happy to help you.