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BIPOC TV & Film
Production wraps in B.C. on The Beehive
The sophomore feature from Metis filmmaker Alexander Lasheras has secured deals with CBC, APTN and Hollywood Suite.
Panel tackles actionable solutions to Asian racism
Creators lament inaccurate depictions of cultural norms, lack of opportunities to work on creating authentic Asian stories and how internalizing racism impacted their careers.
BIPOC TV & Film launches showrunner training bootcamp
The non-profit plans to train up to 50 Canadian BIPOC writers under the leadership of writer and executive producer Anthony Q. Farrell.
BIPOC TV & Film panel breaks silence on discrimination in Canadian TV
The panel, which is the first of two planned discussions, tackled the complicated issues around reporting discrimination when it comes to creative decisions and microaggressions.
EXCLUSIVE: BIPOC TV & Film names Kadon Douglas as executive director
The communications professional catches up with Playback Daily to discuss her vision for the organization.
In brief: Akilla’s Escape, Queen of the Andes earn prizes at VFF
Plus, the recipients for WIFTV’s From Our Dark Side and BIPOC TV & Film’s Black + Indigenous Drama Writers Intensive.
In brief: Project 10 partners with BIPOC TV & Film on comedy accelerator
Plus: Wattpad readies production for three original series in Indonesia and Shaftesbury supports a new creative writer residency at Victoria College.
Playback’s 10 to Watch: Christopher Yip
The Edmonton-born writer/director has made a splash with his writing, advocacy and work towards upcoming project Fish Boy.
CMF doubles COVID relief funding available to BPOC-owned companies
Black and people of colour (BPOC) producers and creators will now have access to $8 million in COVID support, up from the $4 million announced previously.
Broadcasters partner on HireBIPOC launch, create new greenlight mandate
Bell Media, CBC, Corus Entertainment and Rogers Sports & Media are foundational partners on the hiring database from BIPOC TV & Film with commitments to use the resource for original productions.
ISO lifts lid on Solidarity Fund and other funding initiatives
The Indigenous Development Grants Program offers support for Indigenous individuals and majority Indigenous-owned companies, while the Partnership Program addresses the business continuity needs of Indigenous creators during the pandemic.
In brief: NSI launches production program for COVID age
Plus, Just For Laughs moves online for its 38th year, BIPOC TV & Film launches a new short film initiative, and WFF sets the lineup for its Adventure Film series.
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