Submissions have officially opened for the 2024 edition of Playback‘s 10 to Watch.

The annual celebration of Canada’s up-and-coming behind-the-scenes talent is back, with Playback accepting self-nominations or third-party submissions until Aug. 15.

New this year, submissions are now being accepted via a dedicated application portal on the 10 to Watch website.

Eligible candidates are emerging voices from the following categories: writers, directors, producers, executives, agents, as well as other rising talents at companies working in the domestic screen-based industry.

Recipients will be announced this fall in Playback Daily.

WHO QUALIFIES?

Those who have shown entrepreneurial ingenuity and significant promise in the first few years of their career in film and TV. Age is not a restriction, but the length of time a nominee has been working in their field is. Mid-career and well-established professionals will not be eligible. Nominees should be in the early stages of their career; just beginning to grab industry attention, awards and accolades within the last few years. Submissions are carefully reviewed and selected by Playback‘s editorial team.

Playback is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and translates that into all aspects of our editorial work, including those considered for the 10 to Watch. If you are comfortable, please provide any supplementary information of any underrepresented groups you/they identify with. We encourage those of all races, genders, and identities to apply.

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION HERE

All nominations are due by Aug. 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Questions? Please contact Kelly Townsend (ktownsend@brunico.com).