Congratulations to our DARC Media Art Production Fund recipients for 2025! 🎉
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) is proud to present Ayan Tani and Iyore Edegbe with the DARC Media Art Production Fund for 2025! DARC’s Media Art Production Fund supports Extended Access DARC members in the creation of independent video and media art projects.
Ayan Tani
Ayan Tani‘s mission is to make you believe another world is possible. Her method is film, with speculative attention to archives. She is a member of the Visual Researchers’ Society of Canada and a contributor to Spring Magazine. With support from DARC, she is producing BAASKIIL – a magical realist short film on memory, migration, and girlhood.
Iyore Edegbe
Iyore Edegbe is a visionary Nigerian-Canadian filmmaker whose craft transcends conventional narratives. She intricately weaves the profound experiences of underrepresented voices and celebrates diverse stories. Over the past four years, Iyore has directed a rich portfolio of films, establishing herself as a key advocate and creative force in the industry.
Her acclaimed documentary, “Cat Got Your Tongue,” which premiered across several provinces, including Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver, explores linguistic discrimination with a nuanced touch. The film’s insightful portrayal has garnered widespread acclaim and featured discussions on CBC Radio, highlighting its impact. In “Diaspora,” she delves into the complexities of identity and belonging, using each project to probe deeply into the human experience and reflect broader societal themes.
Iyore’s cinematic explorations extend into Afrofuturism, melding cultural heritage with speculative future visions. This thematic ambition has earned her multiple accolades and recognition at film festivals nationwide, emphasizing the critical role of diverse, inclusive storytelling in envisioning and shaping future narratives.
What is the Media Art Production Fund?
DARC’s Media Art Production Fund supports Extended Access DARC members in the creation of independent video and media art projects. The Media Art Production Fund was created to grant assist independent artists at any stage of their artistic practice. Extended Access members are invited to submit a detailed project proposal of any scale. Selected applicants will receive production support for their proposed project.
Grant support includes:
- Access to DARC technical support as required.
- Up to 80% of DARC equipment rental for the proposed project;
- Access to DARC’s equipment library;
- Access to DARC’s production facility (Soundstage) and post-production facilities (Digital Edit Suite, Recording Studio);
DARC is proud to have Ayan and Iyore as our 2025 Media Art Production Fund recipients, and we continue to be excited to support the work of independent artists through our resources, programming and education!
