The Executive Residency Program is a Canadian Academy initiative dedicated to providing industry access for mid-career professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous, or persons of colour, in order to influence a change in the next generation of executives and decision makers.

Telefilm Canada is currently accepting applications by Canadian companies for the Canada Pavilion at the Marché du Film in Cannes, taking place May 14 to 22, 2024 (onsite and online). 

On Thursday, April 11, 2024, the Black Screen Office (BSO) and the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) will host the 2nd edition of our networking event between producers and writers from the Rogers-BSO Script Development Program.

Telefilm Canada and its partners are currently accepting applications from Canadian companies working in the animation sector companies interested in participating in MIFA 2024. 

Is your production company on the hunt for industry-leading crew talent for your future projects? Join us in shaping an inclusive future in film by partnering with OYA Career Leap to empower Talented Black Youth in the industry.

The Research Project Working Group (RPWG) is established by the DSO to provide strategic oversight of Phase II of the DSO’s major research project, titled “Mapping Representation and Barriers to Participation by People with Disabilities in the Screen-Based Media and Broadcasting Sectors.”

The ElevateUs Mentorship program, spearheaded by Screen Australia’s Gender Matters Taskforce and Women In Film and Television Australia, invites members of the Canadian Media Producers Association to become mentors in an empowering program for women and gender-diverse talents in the Australian screen industry.

AccessCBC is a national CBC initiative for Deaf and disabled creators that will provide training, mentorship, and, on select projects, financing support to create scripted, unscripted, and kids screen-based content.

The CMPA is calling for interested producer members to join us for our eighth annual DGC/CMPA Meet Your Match event, which connects producers with new directing talent. The event will employ a “speed networking” format that will be held virtually through Zoom.

The Slate Development Program is designed to support the company growth of mid-level and experienced B.C. based production companies who have a significant track record of owned and controlled independent production in the province.

Telefilm Canada would like to inform its clients of the opening dates and important changes to the International Promotion Program for fiscal year 2023-2024.

The Production Program provides financial support to B.C.-based independent creators in the production of commercially ready and market-viable longer-form motion picture projects that reflect and enhance the cultural diversity of the province.