Commonly asked questions
All topics
Community Programs
- When do applications open for the 2021 Community Stories program?
- What’s the deadline to apply for the 2021 Community Stories program?
- What will each selected Participant receive for 2021 Community Stories?
- Do I need any filmmaking experience to participate in 2021 Community Stories?
- How will successful Participants be selected for 2021 Community Stories?
- How do I apply for 2021 Community Stories?
- Am I able to screen my Project at festivals or online before my final delivery to TELUS?
- When does the Youth Community Stories project have to be completed?
- What happens if my Youth Community Stories application is successful?
- When will I know if my application is successful?
- Who is eligible for Youth Community Stories?
- My documentary topic is or may be viewed as being political in nature. How do I make it “balanced”?
- I have not yet completed Production, and we require a Letter of Intent (LOI) to Distribute from TELUS in order to be eligible for funding from other agencies/groups. How can I get this LOI from TELUS?
- Once I deliver my project for STORYHIVE Showcase, how long does it take to be made available on TELUS’ Optik TV On Demand platform?
- How do I know my application has been received?
- Will you run a show if it has already been aired on another community channel?
- Does my submission screener need to meet the A/V technical requirements?
- Am I able to include advertising within my project?
Edition Questions
- What is the STORYHIVE 2023 Anniversary Documentary Edition?
- When do applications open for the STORYHIVE 2023 Anniversary Documentary Edition?
- What is the deadline to apply for the STORYHIVE 2023 Anniversary Documentary Edition?
- How many projects will be selected for the STORYHIVE 2023 Anniversary Documentary Edition?
- What will each selected project receive for the STORYHIVE 2023 Anniversary Documentary Edition?
- How will successful projects be selected for the STORYHIVE 2023 Anniversary Documentary Edition?
- What is the STORYHIVE 2022 Indigenous Storytellers Edition?
- When do applications open for the STORYHIVE 2022 Indigenous Storytellers Edition?
- What is the deadline to apply for the STORYHIVE 2022 Indigenous Storytellers Edition?
- How many projects will be selected for the STORYHIVE 2022 Indigenous Storytellers Edition?
- What will each selected project receive for the STORYHIVE 2022 Indigenous Storytellers Edition?
- How will successful projects be selected for the STORYHIVE 2022 Indigenous Storytellers Edition?
- What is the STORYHIVE 2022 All Access Documentary Edition?
- When do applications open for the STORYHIVE 2022 All Access Documentary Edition?
- What is the deadline to apply for the STORYHIVE 2022 All Access Documentary Edition?
- How many projects will be selected for the STORYHIVE 2022 All Access Documentary Edition?
- What will each selected project receive for the STORYHIVE 2022 All Access Documentary Edition?
- How will successful projects be selected for the STORYHIVE 2022 All Access Documentary Edition?
- What is the STORYHIVE 2021 Game Changers Documentary Edition?
- When do applications open for the STORYHIVE 2021 Game Changers Documentary Edition?
- What is the deadline to apply for the STORYHIVE 2021 Game Changers Documentary Edition?
- How many projects will be selected for the STORYHIVE 2021 Game Changers Documentary Edition?
- What will each selected project receive for the STORYHIVE 2021 Game Changers Documentary Edition?
- How will successful projects be selected for the STORYHIVE 2021 Game Changers Documentary Edition?
- What is the STORYHIVE 2021 Black Creators Edition?
- When do applications open for the STORYHIVE 2021 Black Creators Edition?
- What is the deadline to apply for the STORYHIVE 2021 Black Creators Edition?
- How many projects will be selected for the STORYHIVE 2021 Black Creators Edition?
- What will each selected project receive for the STORYHIVE 2021 Black Creators Edition?
- How will successful projects be selected for the STORYHIVE 2021 Black Creators Edition?
- What is the STORYHIVE 2020 Podcast Edition?
- When do applications open for the STORYHIVE 2020 Podcast Edition?
- What is the deadline to apply for the STORYHIVE 2020 Podcast Edition?
- How many projects will be selected for the STORYHIVE 2020 Podcast Edition?
- What will each selected project receive for the STORYHIVE 2020 Podcast Edition?
- How will successful projects be selected for the STORYHIVE 2020 Podcast Edition?
- What is the STORYHIVE 2020 Local Heroes Documentary Edition?
- When do applications open for the STORYHIVE 2020 Local Heroes Documentary Edition?
- What is the deadline to apply for the STORYHIVE 2020 Local Heroes Documentary Edition?
- How many projects will be selected for the STORYHIVE 2020 Local Heroes Documentary Edition?
- What will each selected project receive for the STORYHIVE 2020 Local Heroes Documentary Edition?
- How will successful projects be selected for the STORYHIVE 2020 Local Heroes Documentary Edition?
- What is the STORYHIVE 2019 Web Series Edition?
- Am I able to screen my project at festivals or online before my final delivery to TELUS?
- When do awarded projects in the 2019 Web Series Edition have to be completed?
- How long does my web series have to be?
- What happens if my 2019 Web Series Edition application is successful?
- When will I know if my 2019 Web Series Edition application is successful?
Applications + Grant Details
- Privacy Policy
- How do I apply for STORYHIVE funding?
- How does STORYHIVE work?
- What is a Project Lead?
- What are my responsibilities as the Project Lead?
- What does the training and mentorship look like?
- Who can be a Project Lead?
- Who can participate in STORYHIVE?
- Who can apply for grants from STORYHIVE?
- Who does STORYHIVE consider to be a Creator?
- What communities are eligible for a STORYHIVE grant?
- I do not live in a community that is eligible for STORYHIVE funding. Can I still participate in a STORYHIVE Edition?
- How do I apply for STORYHIVE funding?
- What’s the rationale behind STORYHIVE’s application requirements?
- What steps must applicants take to apply for funding?
- Can I submit more than one project as the Project Lead?
- Do I need a team to apply for funding ?
- Can I apply on my own?
- We were awarded a grant, what do I do now? How do I get the money?
- How soon can I receive my first cheque after I am awarded a grant?
- Can I pick up my cheque, send a courier, or do direct deposit?
- Do I need to submit a cost report?
- Can I have other sources of funding?
- What if I am awarded project funding and do not complete a video?
Screening
- Where will my project be shown?
- When will my project be on TELUS Optik TV and online?
- Can I launch my project on my own channels before the official launch date?
- Can I submit to film festivals?
- Will STORYHIVE provide a link to my project that I can use for festival submissions?
- Does STORYHIVE provide any funding for festival submissions?
- What format do I need to deliver in?
- What is required for my delivery?
- What are the artwork specs for my delivery?
- What format is required for the transcription?
- What are the specs required for video files?