The six-month program provides networking and training for transgender, non-binary, two-spirit and gender-diverse Canadian filmmakers.
The second year of the national program for Deaf and disabled creators includes a new kids stream.
The 12-week training initiative will be led by Anthony Q. Farrell as story room showrunner.
The second iteration of the program added five new training streams for emerging Black media professionals.
Plus: NSI selects four teams for its Series Incubator, Paramount+ Canada and BSO partner to boost support for Black filmmakers, and more.
Five emerging talents will be selected under the career accelerator program, launched in partnership with BIPOC TV & Film, Hillman Grad and TIFF.
The report analyzed more than 200 professional development programs and surveyed members about their experiences.
Plus: Several Canadian series have been shortlisted for the Content Innovation Awards at MIPCOM, Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation rebrands, and more.
The 22 producers will gain access to training and mentorship to develop their production companies and original IP.
The program, now in its second year, supports underrepresented creators seeking experience directing episodic television.
A special edition of the BANFF Spark Accelerator for Women in the Business of Media will feature five women-led businesses and program alumni.