Training

Pacific Screenwriting Program unveils Develop BC showrunners

The second iteration of the program has expanded eligibility requirements to include one showrunner outside of B.C.

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.

BIPOC TV & Film selects eight for Unscripted Producers Lab

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

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.

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.

In Brief: Numeris, NLogic unveil two executive appointments

Plus: Nova Scotia’s Hideout Studios rebrands its Dartmouth location, and two Canadian South Asian filmmakers are among the participants in the India-based QueerFrames Screenwriting Lab.

SES launches Sustainable Practitioners training program

The Sustainable Entertainment Society and the CBC are partnering on the green production initiative.

WFF unveils 2025 Indigenous Filmmaker Fellowship cohort

The latest edition of the Whistler Film Festival fellowship focuses on longer-form episodic content.

CMPA reveals 2025/26 Mentorship Program cohort

This year’s iteration marks the 30th anniversary of the CMPA’s training program for emerging and mid-level producers.

In Brief: ISO partners with YouTube on Podcasting Program

Plus: PSP expands the eligibility for its Develop BC program, and Ben Meinhardt’s We’re Kinda Different wins at Spark Animation.

QEPC reveals 2025 cohort of Producers Mentorship Program

The fourth edition of the program has more than doubled its cohort size to include 17 emerging and mid-career producers.