Training

Spindle Films Foundation selects nine for mentorship program

The six-month program provides networking and training for transgender, non-binary, two-spirit and gender-diverse Canadian filmmakers.

CBC, Disability Screen Office partner for AccessCBC

The second year of the national program for Deaf and disabled creators includes a new kids stream.

CFC names 2024 Comedy Story Room Intensive cohort

The 12-week training initiative will be led by Anthony Q. Farrell as story room showrunner.

Black Academy, Insight name 2023 cohort for skills development program

The second iteration of the program added five new training streams for emerging Black media professionals.

In Brief: DGC unveils long list for Discovery Award

Plus: NSI selects four teams for its Series Incubator, Paramount+ Canada and BSO partner to boost support for Black filmmakers, and more.

Indeed launches Rising Voices program for BIPOC filmmakers in Canada

Five emerging talents will be selected under the career accelerator program, launched in partnership with BIPOC TV & Film, Hillman Grad and TIFF.

New CMPA report takes stock of indie development programs

The report analyzed more than 200 professional development programs and surveyed members about their experiences.

In Brief: CMPA sets 40 producers for mentorship programs

Plus: Several Canadian series have been shortlisted for the Content Innovation Awards at MIPCOM, Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation rebrands, and more.

NSI, CMF, EAVE set cohort for Access BIPOC Producers program

The 22 producers will gain access to training and mentorship to develop their production companies and original IP.

WBD, Canadian Academy select 10 for directors program

The program, now in its second year, supports underrepresented creators seeking experience directing episodic television.

Four projects set for Canada-France Series Lab at BANFF

Producers from Canada and France will participate in their first workshop under the coproduction initiative.

BANFF reveals 2023 Spark All Stars participants

A special edition of the BANFF Spark Accelerator for Women in the Business of Media will feature five women-led businesses and program alumni.