This April, STORYHIVE is hosting six information sessions around BC and Alberta for filmmakers and musicians to learn about the new Music Video Edition and network with creators in their community. These workshops will be an opportunity for musicians and directors interested in applying to ask questions and get more informed through presentations and videos led by Prem Gill and Rob Calder.

Calling all music fans,

Are you known for having a creative eye? Do you like music? Are you located in Western Canada?

If you answered yes then we’ve got an exciting opportunity for you! STORYHIVE is a community-powered funding program from TELUS that gives production grants and distribution opportunities to local creative talent in Western Canada – that means you! Use your fresh ideas to receive grants and make your video productions come to life.

Season 2 winners are receiving two grants of $50K to run a web series production and STORYHIVE is back with season 3 – STORYHIVE Music Video Edition! On April 6, 2015 TELUS is asking all musicians and directors to get together and make a pitch for one of 20 chances at $10K to fund a full music video.

Still not convinced? Watch the #STORYHIVE youtube teaser

Please help us spread the word to your music-savvy and creative friends about this awesome project!

Click here to tweet the news to your network!

How it works:

Phase 1: April 6 – 26, 2015 – Pitch & plan

Phase 2: May 4 – May 15, 2015 – Vote & promote

Phase 3: Awards & screen time

The 20 finalists receive:

• $10k to fund the production of your team’s music video

• A chance at an additional $20k for a second music video and $10k for a music documentary

• Training and mentorship from top industry professionals

• Distribution on Optik TV On-Demand

Winners will be determined by a jury, who will consider artistic merit, fan voting, and social scores.

Both directors and music artists can create their own profiles in the STORYHIVE Creative Directory today at STORYHIVE.com.

To help you get started, STORYHIVE is providing workshops in BC & Alberta –

VENUES & LOCATIONS

VANCOUVER
April 7, 6­8pm
Electric Owl, 926 Main Street

KELOWNA
April 8, 6­8pm
Streaming Cafe, 596 Leon Ave

VICTORIA
April 9, 6­8pm
Rifflandia HQ, 1501 Douglas Street

GRANDE PRAIRIE
April 13, 6­8pm
Second Street Theatre, 10130 98 Ave
SH3 ­ Information Sessions

EDMONTON
April 14, 6­8pm
Rocky Mountain Icehouse, 10516 Jasper Ave

CALGARY
April 15, 6­8pm
National Music Centre, 134 11th Ave SE

PROPOSED PROGRAM ­ TBC
6:00​­ Intake and networking
6:30​­ Intro and teaser video
6:45​­ Presentation and info session with Prem Gill
7:00​­ Featured local videos and Q&A moderated by Rob Calder 7:30​­ Networking (refreshments)

EVENT PAGES (P/W ­ STORYHIVE)

Vancouver: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/storyhive­vancouver­information­session­tickets­16111648374
Kelowna: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/storyhive­kelowna­information­session­tickets­16131368357
Victoria: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/storyhive­victoria­information­session­tickets­16131379390
Grande Prairie: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/storyhive­grande­prairie­information­session­tickets­16131501756
Edmonton: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/storyhive­edmonton­information­session­tickets­16131527834
Calgary: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/storyhive­calgary­information­session­tickets­16131556921