Short Description:

The Digital Constellations Residency offers Indigenous digital media artists, filmmakers, and animators dedicated time and a supportive environment to advance the video and audio production and post-production aspects of their projects. With guidance from faculty and support from our Media Production team, participants will refine their work, create high-quality samples, and further develop their projects throughout the program.

Applicants may apply as individuals or with a collaborator.

Description

This residency provides space to experiment across production and post-production phases, including: Digital media, Narrative film, Animation. The post-production phase includes: Sound design, Audio and music recording , Color correction, Editing. 

The program offers:

Participants will engage with Media Production Training: Digital Constellations 2026 professional training  participants, fostering collaboration and shared learning.

Requirements

Indigenous digital media artists, filmmakers, and animators working in the production or post phases of their project who want to focus on a component of their project with the support of our facilities. 

Applicants may apply as individuals or with a collaborator.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date. 

Domestic and international applications are welcome.

Visa Eligibility Information: 

  • Please note that Banff Centre programs do not meet the eligibility requirements for a Canadian Student Visa.
  • If you are accepted into our program, you must obtain a Visitor Visa to enter Canada. Accepted participants are responsible for identifying and complying with the immigration requirements to enter Canada as a visitor from their country of origin. If you require a Visitor Visa please check the current expected processing times well in advance of applying.

Program Benefits or Awards:

Banff Centre offers a range of scholarship and funding opportunities for each residency. If you would like to be considered, please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials through the application portal. 

Please visit the Fees & Financial Aid section of the program page to learn more about individual program’s specific fees and funding availabilities. 

Standard scholarship: covers 100% of tuition fees and meals and accommodation costs

Residency Length: 5 days – 6 months

 Entry Fee: 35 Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Location: Alberta, Canada

Deadline: September 10, 2025

Website link: 

https://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/indigenous-arts/digital-constellations-production-post-production-residency-2026?utm_medium