Prime Video has unveiled the Reelworld Training Lab presented by Amazon Studios, a new training program aimed at Canadian producers and writers with the Reelworld Screen Institute.

The initiative will offer training and upskilling opportunities to racially diverse and Indigenous talent in Canada, based on Reelworld’s expertise in educating, empowering and employing talent in the Canadian screen industry.

The program, expected to begin in winter, aims to foster a pipeline of Canadian production talent and help support Amazon Studios’ projects in Canada. More details about the program will be announced in the coming months.

“We are looking for producers and writers to help develop their skills and fill more roles on our Amazon Studios series developed and filmed in Canada. We believe Reelworld is the perfect organization for this given their track record in advocacy and training,” said Brent Haynes, head of local originals, Prime Video, Canada, in a statement. “We want this program to deliver results, with more producers developing the skills and knowledge to work on our productions; new writers in our writers’ rooms, and have it create a deep and connected pipeline to our development and productions in Canada.”

“By leveraging the global reach and influence of Amazon, we have the opportunity to drive positive change in the Canadian entertainment industry,” added Tonya Williams, founder and executive director of Reelworld Screen Institute. “Amazon and Reelworld firmly believe that programs alone are insufficient in effecting real progress. Our shared goal is to establish a concrete path to actual jobs, as this is the key to achieving the impact we all desire and ensuring genuine change in inclusion and equity within our industry.”

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