Manitoba Indigenous Short Film Fund

The Manitoba Indigenous Short Film Fund is a new initiative designed to increase Indigenous-made projects by supporting the production of a short film. This Fund aims to amplify the unique voices of Indigenous storytellers and creative prairie-based talent, contributing to the professional development of emerging and mid-career writers, directors, and producers.

Each selected team will receive up to $20,000 in production financing provided by Manitoba Film & Music and the Indigenous Screen Office to complete a short film. A maximum of three projects / teams will be selected.

· Applications open: Monday, June 8, 2026

· Applicant Profiles must be created in the portal no later than: Monday, July 13, 2026

· Applications close: Monday July 20, 2026 (early submissions are encouraged)

· Notification: Successful applicants will be notified by September 25, 2026

· Delivery: Completed films must be delivered by August 2027