Submissions are now open for Playback‘s 10 to Watch.

The annual feature spotlights 10 up-and-coming behind-the-scenes talents in Canada’s screen industry. We are accepting self-nominations or third-party submissions until July 24 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. For more on submission guidelines, click here.

The 2025 cohort will be announced this September 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 evaluated 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 July 24 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

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