The annual program offers roughly five months of training for writers, directors, producers and editors.
The Toronto fundraiser had a 1980s theme inspired by the decade the CFC was “born” 35 years ago.
The CFC film program supports the careers of emerging to mid-level Canadian directors, writers, producers and editors.
The program from CBC, BIPOC TV & Film and the Canadian Film Centre is for writers who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Colour.
The hands-on program integrates music creators into the onscreen storytelling process and furthers their opportunities in film, TV and digital.
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The program, offered to Black, Indigenous and/or racialized creators in Canada, will have Ins Choi as executive producer in residence.
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