APTN brings Indigenous stories to audiences across Canada and around the world.
We are looking for those special and moving stories that are universally themed and will entertain viewers. Travel off the beaten path and seek out the stories that inspire and move you. Think big characters, personalities and story, while remembering humour, drama and conflict.
Here are the current Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Deadlines will vary for each RFP:
General Entertainment Programming – Series 2022-2023
Deadline for submissions: This submission will stay open until depletion of funds
Feature Doc RFP 2022-2023
Deadline for submissions: This submission will stay open until depletion of funds
Scripted Feature Film RFP 2022-2023
Deadline for submissions: January 13, 2023
English Digital Originals for APTN lumi and APTN 2022-23
Deadline for submissions: January 6th, 2023
APTN lumi Kids Content – for 2022-23 Season
Deadline for submissions: January 6th, 2023
Indigenous Language Programming RFP 2023
Deadline for submissions: March 24th, 2023
Indigenous Language Predevelopment & Development RFP 2023
Deadline for submissions: March 24th, 2023
French Documentary Series RFP 2023-2024
Deadline for submissions: March 24th, 2023
Submissions received after the deadline will not be accepted or considered and incomplete submissions will be automatically declined by APTN.
All submissions must be accompanied by the following:
• APTN Proposal Submission Agreement Form
• Declaration as to Indigenous Descent for Individual or
• Declaration as to Indigenous Descent for Company