$20K grants available: TELUS STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Edition opens applications April 1
TELUS STORYHIVE is launching their inaugural Pan-Asian Storyteller Edition, which will help tell important and often underrepresented voices from Alberta and B.C. This program is designed to help empower new and emerging filmmakers of Pan-Asian descent by providing them with substantial resources and opportunities to bring their content dreams to life. This program is a reflection of the rich diversity of narratives from Pan-Asian creatives in Canada.
TELUS STORYHIVE aims 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 from across all regions of continental Asia.
Starting April 1, you can apply to be part of this new STORYHIVE program.
Applications for the TELUS STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Storyteller Edition open on April 1, 2025. If your story idea is selected, you will receive $20,000 in production funding, training, and professional mentorship (in partnership with the National Screen Institute) to produce a narrative short film or documentary. Gain access to over one million new viewers on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+ and over 162,000 subscribers on STORYHIVE’s YouTube channel.
“Representation is crucial in shaping cultural identity, especially for the Pan-Asian diaspora whose stories in Canada span multiple generations impacted by migration and cultural adaptation,” says Kent Donguines, TELUS STORYHIVE Program Manager. “Our goal is to uplift untapped unique voices and authentically portray the depth of Pan-Asian Canadian experiences that resonate across Western Canada and beyond.”
Please refer to this program’s Submission Rules and FAQ.
Join us for a Filmmaker Chat with Wesley Chan of Wong Fu Productions on March 27
To kick off this brand new program. TELUS STORYHIVE is hosting a filmmaker chat with Wong Fu Productions. Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear from Wesley Chan, a co-founder of Wong Fu Productions, trailblazers in independent filmmaking and Pan-Asian storytelling. From their early filmmaking days in 2003, even before the launch of YouTube, to becoming a leading voice in Asian American culture, their storytelling has pioneered authentic portrayals of Pan-Asian stories. For more than 20 years, their work continues to inspire generations of storytellers. Moderated by Natasha Jung, Founder, CEO & Executive Producer of Cold Tea Collective and a STORYHIVE alumni. Tune in on March 27 from 4-5pm PT on TELUS Optik TV channel 9 and STORYHIVE’s YouTube channel. Register for the event here.
For more information on the Pan-Asian Storyteller Edition, visit STORYHIVE.com. Applications open on April 1, 2025.
