RESOURCES

ADVOCACY

BIPOC TV & Film

Grounded in a commitment to social justice, decolonization and reconciliation, BIPOC TV & FILM is a community-centric non-profit organization advocating […]
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Independent Media Arts Alliance

The Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) is a member-driven non-profit national organization working to advance and strengthen the media arts […]
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Racial Equity Media Collective (REMC)

The Racial Equity Media Collective (REMC) is a national not-for-profit organization committed to equity for Black, Indigenous, and People of […]
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ANALOGUE FILM

MELS

Minutes from downtown Montreal, the MELS campus was designed specifically for film production. It comprises 20 soundstages ranging from 10 […]
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CAST/CREW

ACTRA

ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) is the national union of professional performers working in recorded media […]
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ACTRA Diversity Performers

ACTRA’s online searchable database of Diverse Professional Talent. This service is offered at NO COST to ACTRA members and partner […]
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ACTRA Toronto

ACTRA Toronto is the largest branch of ACTRA (the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists), the union representing […]
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Backstage Casting Database

Founded in New York City in 1960 as a weekly trade newspaper, Backstage quickly became an indispensable resource for up-and-coming […]
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Film in Colour

Film in Colour is an online tool intended for users to discover, hire, and collaborate with Film/TV industry professionals of […]
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HERe

HERe is a Canadian female film crew directory. This initiative strives to connect productions with skilled women in underrepresented technical […]
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Hire Higher

Hire Higher aims to connect BIPOC-focused film initiatives, foundations, and talent with the commercial production industry through outreach, education, advocacy […]
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IATSE 873

IATSE 873 is a part of IATSE International, the largest union in the entertainment industry. IATSE 873 represents the thousands […]
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NABET 700-M UNIFOR

NABET 700-M UNIFOR represents over 3000 Film, Television and New Media Technicians in the province of Ontario.
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ReelWorld

Launched in July 2020, Access Reelworld is a fully transparent and searchable recruiting platform for Canadian creatives in the screen […]
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DOCUMENTARY

DOC Ontario

The Ontario Chapter of the Documentary Organization of Canada is the organization’s oldest and largest chapter. Formerly known as the […]
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Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC)

The Documentary Organization of Canada is the collective voice of independent Canadian documentary creators and the nation’s premier organization for […]
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FINANCING

Canada Council for the Arts

The Canada Council for the Arts is Canada’s public arts funder, with a mandate to “foster and promote the study […]
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Ontario Arts Council

OAC is an agency that operates at arm’s length from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. The OAC’s grants and services to […]
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Ontario Creates

Ontario Creates is an agency of the provincial government whose mandate is to be a catalyst for economic development, investment […]
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Toronto Arts Council (TAC)

Toronto Arts Council (TAC) is the City of Toronto’s funding body for artists and arts organizations. Since 1974, TAC has […]
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PRODUCTION

Habibi Film Rentals

Habibi is based in Toronto, with a primary focus on the rental of professional-level motion picture cameras, lenses, lighting & […]
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Liaison of Independent Filmmaker of Toronto (LIFT)

The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT) is an artist-run charitable organization dedicated to facilitating excellence in the moving […]
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Trinity Square Video (TSV)

Founded in 1971, Trinity Square Video is one of Canada’s first artist-run centres and its oldest media arts centre. For […]
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Canadian Film Centre

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is a charitable organization that empowers Canadian talent and advances opportunities for them to thrive […]
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Cinephilia Productions

Founded in 2010, Cinephilia Productions has produced numerous award-winning films that can be seen on Sundance Channel, BBC, The New […]
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Toronto Media Arts Centre (TMAC)

In the heart of Toronto’s Art and Design District, TMAC is a diverse and collaborative environment where everyone can engage […]
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Women in Film & Television Toronto

Founded in 1984, WIFT+ Toronto is a member-based, not-for-profit organization. We are passionate individuals who are dedicated to the education, […]
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WRITING

Ink Canada

Canadian Screenwriters & Their Sketchy Friends’ Facebook Group is a public online community originally founded in 2007 on Kanien’keha:ka territory, by […]
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Open Screenplay

Our goal at Open Screenplay is to make the exclusive world of screenwriting and storytelling inclusive and to create opportunities […]
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Toronto Screenwriting Conference

The TSC hosts over 450 professional screenwriters, showrunners, producers, and creative executives working in television, film, and digital media. Over […]
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