Training

NFB, ISO select two Immersive/Interactive fellows

The placements will be at NFB interactive studios: Claudia Skunk in Vancouver and Neegan Siouï Trudel in Montreal.

Telus Fund launching free, national workshops for producers

The Funding Forward! workshops will run from May 16 to June 2 and offer guidance on financing and building audiences for “well-being content.”

Netflix, imagineNATIVE partner on mentorship program

Netflix has supported the on-set training opportunity for Indigenous creatives through its Fund for Creative Equity.

YMA launches children’s content internship program

The program provides $4,500 to prodcos and broadcasters working in kids programming to launch a 12-week internship.

Seneca College launches film training institute

The Seneca Film Institute has a focus on “innovation in storytelling forms and technologies,” in front of and behind the camera.

Yasmine Mathurin wins TIFF-CBC Films Screenwriter Award

The Haitian-Canadian multi-hyphenate landed the honour for her screenplay Sorry Pardon Madame.

Netflix boards Norman Jewison Film Program as a lead supporter

The CFC film program supports the careers of emerging to mid-level Canadian directors, writers, producers and editors.

Manitoba’s Access to Markets & Festivals program gets rebranded

The Manitoba Film & Music program will now be administered by On Screen Manitoba under three support programs.

Creative Saskatchewan, WFF launch market accelerator

The eight-month intensive program gives Saskatchewan-based producers market training in the lead-up to the Whistler Film Festival.

CSAs ’23: Canadian Academy CEO Tammy Frick outlines her goals

Frick, who took the helm last October, discusses her vision for the organization’s future, and potential areas of expansion.

In Brief: Three new faces join PSP board

Plus, Kari Skogland rolls on Wind River sequel in Calgary, and Canadian features score big wins across Quebec film festivals.

In Brief: Sarah Polley’s Women Talking nabs several honours

Plus: Telefilm’s Talent to Watch program implements a few changes, Frances-Anne Solomon’s CineFam launches training program, and more.