Publications

iNdigital Landscapes

Through the support provided by the Canada Council, this study examines how imagineNATIVE has worked towards the original goals to create working environments that are culturally sensitive and accessible to creative teams working with Indigenous-driven digital projects. Over the four-year course of the project, imagineNATIVE has developed the iNdigital Space as a hybrid presentation space to showcase the works of Indigenous artists working in new media, as well as dedicated year-round programming for these diverse creatives. This programming reflects a range of opportunities for Indigenous artists working in a unique field to grow their skills, broaden their practice, showcase their work, and make connections with each other and larger industry. The communities served by this programming are designed to activate Indigenous artists at all levels in their careers with cross-disciplinary applications, and a strong focus is placed on youth and emergent artists as future voices of cultural expression.

Our process was dynamic by necessity, with key personnel and committee changes developing concurrently with a global pandemic. Digital + Interactive at imagineNATIVE has found its permanent place within our Programming team and is operating with organizational sustainability as we move into a post-pandemic setting.

ON-SCREEN PROTOCOLS + PATHWAYS: A Media Production Guide to Working with First Nations, Métis and Inuit Communities, Cultures, Concepts and Stories

The Media Production Guide is commissioned by imagineNATIVE and prepared by Marcia Nickerson with support from Communications MDR. This highly-anticipated guide provides filmmakers, production companies and funders with cultural principles, key findings from a national consultation process and best practices for both depicting Indigenous content on screen and showing how communities can be collaborative partners.

This guide was made possible through the support of the Canada Media Fund, the National Film Board of Canada, Ontario Creates, Telefilm Canada, Creative BC and the Inspirit Foundation. The hard copy includes English and French in 180 glossy pages, 9.5” x 7.5”.

PATHWAYS TO THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET FOR INDIGENOUS SCREEN CONTENT: Success Stories, Lessons Learned from Selected Jurisdictions and a Strategy for Growth

This study examines the current state of Indigenous feature film production in Canada and demonstrates the potential for growth in this burgeoning sector of the nation’s film industry. Indigenous Feature Film Production in Canada: A National and International Perspective focuses primarily on dramatic feature film production during the five-year period leading up to 2012.

This report documents the rise of Indigenous cinema worldwide and examines Canada’s public funding landscape, identifying barriers and significant opportunities for Indigenous content creators in Canada.

Commissioned by the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, this report was researched and written by consultants Danis Goulet and Kerry Swanson. Funding was provided by the Ontario Media Development Corporation’s (OMDC) Research Grant Program and Telefilm Canada.

INDIGENOUS FEATURE FILM PRODUCTION IN CANADA: A National and International Perspective

This study examines the current state of Indigenous feature film production in Canada and demonstrates the potential for growth in this burgeoning sector of the nation’s film industry. Indigenous Feature Film Production in Canada: A National and International Perspective focuses primarily on dramatic feature film production during the five-year period leading up to 2012.

This report documents the rise of Indigenous cinema worldwide and examines Canada’s public funding landscape, identifying barriers and significant opportunities for Indigenous content creators in Canada.

Commissioned by the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, this report was researched and written by consultants Danis Goulet and Kerry Swanson. Funding was provided by the Ontario Media Development Corporation’s (OMDC) Research Grant Program and Telefilm Canada.