Indigenous Digital Accelerator

📣 APPLICATIONS CLOSE TONIGHT @ 11:59pm PST!

🎥 If you haven't yet submitted your application to FILMBA, today is the day! Applications close tonight - space is still available! Get more info and apply through the link on our website here: https://www.capilanou.ca/programs--courses/capu-for-you/indigenous-digital-accelerator/ida-workshops/filmmakers-in-indigenous-leadership--management-business-affairs-filmba/ Indigenous Screen Office

📣 Let your Indigenous filmmaker friends know, our FILMBA program is open for applications! 🎥

🎥 FILMBA is back! 🎥

The landscape of Indigenous storytelling is evolving, and the need for producers has never been more vital. We are thrilled to unveil our edition of the program, this time focused on training for Indigenous producers ready to jump into their first feature-length project!

What we’re covering:
💼 The Business Foundation: Mastering Movie Magic budgeting, securing financing, union labor relations (DGC/IATSE/ACTRA), and provincial co-production deal-making.

⚖️ Authenticity & Value: Navigating the "Protocols & Pathways" framework and protecting Cultural Intellectual Property.

🌎 Markets & Growth: Building festival strategies, securing sales agents, and understanding the mechanics of "Selling the World."

📣 PR & Presence: From "Producer Branding" and media training to high-stakes public speaking and award season strategy.

🎶 The Technical Finish: Deep dives into SOCAN, music licensing, and post-production delivery.

🌱 Career Longevity: Reclaiming your "Why," mastering the "Strategic No," and sustaining a life-long journey in the industry.

We are bridging the gap between Western industrial standards and Indigenous community values. As you navigate your first feature film, FILMBA is built to ensure your voice and your business thrives!

Join the next generation of Indigenous Industry Leaders. See the poster below for more information and email us/message us for the link to apply!

Have you heard? We're on Instagram! ✨📱😁 Be sure to give us a follow: instagram.com/indigenousdigitalaccelerator

We had a great time at our Spring Pop-Up Market at the Friendship Centre on April 17th! ✨ Thanks to all of our great vendors for joining us and making it a fantastic day 🙌 And special shout out to Tony Robinson Photography for snapping these great shots of everyone!

We would like to once again thank the participants that took part in our cellphone photography workshop and especially those who completed our feedback survey. Today we are mailing out this ring light to one of our survey responders as a thank you for their input. We hope it helps on their entrepreneurial journey!

💐 April is here, which means we’re getting closer to our Spring Pop-Up Market! Be sure to mark April 17th on your calendars 📅 or RSVP ✅ to our event page here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DAJSRb8dT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

See you there!

📸 Earlier this week we ran our Cellphone Photography Workshop for Indigenous Artists, led by artist, Carmen Redunante. Thank you to all of the fabulous artists and entrepreneurs who joined us! 🙌

📸 Level Up Your Lens: Cellphone Photography for Indigenous Artists

Are you an Indigenous artist, crafter, or giftware producer looking to make your work shine online? We're hosting a free virtual workshop specifically designed to help you master professional product photography using nothing but your smartphone. No fancy gear required - just you and your talent!

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 24th
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM PST
📍 Location: Live via Zoom
✅ Registration: Send us a message or email ida @ capilanou.ca for the link to sign up

📢 Did you miss out on applying to our Indigenous Business Incubator? Well good news - we've extended the deadline! You now have until 🌟February 8th🌟 to apply. If you're looking to kickstart your new business venture, check out the details below! 👀

📢 The deadline to apply for our Indigenous Business Incubator is coming up soon! Interested in applying? Send us a message or request a link to the application by emailing us: inded @ capilanou.ca💫