The Indigenous Screen Summit (ISS) showcases Indigenous voices, creators and their unique stories, across a variety of genres. The ISS’s flagship event is the Indigenous Screen Summit Pitch Forum (Pitch Forum) offering Indigenous producers and creators an unique opportunity to pitch their in-development, Scripted, Non-scripted/Documentary content programs, to a panel of Canadian and international buyers, in front of an industry audience.

This half-day event takes place in person, on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the Fairmont Banff Springs as part of the Banff World Media Festival (BANFF)’s renowned conference and marketplace.

Attendance at BANFF provides participants with unparallelled access to the Canadian and international industry, giving them a platform to pitch their projects, gain insight into the key issues and trends affecting the industry today, and network with senior decision-makers with the power to move their projects and careers forward. Over the long term, the festival aims to foster a legacy of greenlights and international sales for the program participants and the partners who work with them.

The Indigenous Screen Summit Pitch Forum is open to residents of Canada who identify as Indigenous including: First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

The ISS is a Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) initiative, in partnership with the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO), and the Canada Media Fund (CMF).

Learn more about program Eligibility and Submission Guidelines.