Video Podcast 2025

We’re looking for original, compelling local stories and voices from your community with a blend of solo or interview style audio with visual elements.

Create a video podcast with community conversations, candid discussions and deep dives on the topics you are excited about.

Examples of eligible video podcast formats include:
• An interview-based series
• A solo series

The following types of formats are ineligible for the STORYHIVE Video Podcast:
• Fictional projects including Mockumentaries
• Music Videos
• Animation
• Video games and other applications; and Websites
• Non-Canadian content
• Slow television, or any programming genre without sound, action, or people (bird cams, yule logs, traffic cameras, silent films, etc.)
• Audio-only content
• Web series
• Documentaries
• Docusoaps
• News or reporting (current event style coverage)
• Web Series Pilot
• Scripted narrative fiction or radio style; Drama, Comedy, etc.
• Promotional and advertorial content
• Religious-themed content