Mentorship

BSO selects 12 writers for script development fund

The Rogers-BSO Script Development Fund offers Black and racialized mid-career writers development and networking support.

PSP sets cohort for 2026 Scripted Series Lab

Diggstown creator Floyd Kane is the showrunner-in-residence for the latest edition of the Pacific Screenwriting Program’s flagship training initiative.

In Brief: ‘The Pink Pill’ claims DOC NYC Audience Award

Plus: Queering the Screen launches a national survey for 2SLGBTQIA+ screen industry professionals, Telefilm is relocating its headquarters, and more.

NFB, TIFF reveal first cohort of {re}defined doc initiative

The program pairs five young filmmakers from across Canada with NFB producers to create short documentary projects.

OYA Black Arts Coalition names first executive director

Kadon Douglas has joined the not-for-profit charity dedicated to training and mentorship for Black creatives.

Whistler Film Festival sets 2025 Women in Focus cohort

Five B.C.-based filmmakers will take part in the mentorship and project development program.

BIPOC TV & Film selects eight for Unscripted Producers Lab

The lab began on Nov. 17 with a four-day intensive at Bell Media Studios.

Two Canadians tapped for Hallmark mentorship program

The Make Her Mark women’s directing program offers on-the-job mentorship on the set of a Hallmark movie.

Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, David Errington join NSI board

The CSA-winning filmmaker and AMI president and CEO are the newest additions to the National Screen Institute’s board of directors.

WIDC selects eight directors for Story & Leadership program

The flagship program from Women in the Director’s Chair will provide the cohort with mentorship and assistance as they advance their careers and develop their projects.

QEPC launches first diverse OLMC producers program

Eight producers have been selected for the inaugural cohort of the mentorship initiative.

In Brief: Canadian screen sector to join Mexico trade mission

Plus: ISO selects two Indigenous creators for CBC/APTN pre-development program, New Media Manitoba receives federal funding for AI training, and more.