Advocacy, Policy and Research 2023 Round Up
We’ve been doing a lot of reflecting as we wind down operations for the year. Let's revisit a few of these pivotal moments in our Advocacy, Policy and Research Round-Up of 2023.
Five Filmmakers Selected for 2023 Whistler Content Summit + Film Festival Delegation
BIPOC TV & Film selects 5 Canadian filmmakers for its 2023 Whistler Content Summit and Film Festival delegation: Amir Kiani, Jessica Brown, Andrew Chung, Shakil Jessa and Tamara Gobez Dawit. This initiative is part of BIPOC TV & Film Festival and Market Initiative and supported by the Inspirit Foundation.
Via Playback: BIPOC TV & Film discusses system inequities at CRTC hearings
Representatives of BIPOC TV & Film call for systemic change at the CRTC hearings on the modernization of the Canadian broadcasting system (November 24, 2023 | Gatineau, QC).
BIPOC TV & FILM’s NEW Insider Newsletter: November Edition
Check out the November edition of our new BIPOC TV & Film Insider: your passport to staying connected, informed, and empowered.
Paramount+ in Canada, BIPOC TV & Film, and the National Screen Institute Partner for new ELEVATE program
The new business development initiative will support the growth and stability of BIPOC-owned production companies in Canada. Additional partners include the Canada Media Fund, Telefilm Canada, the Government of Manitoba, the Manitoba Arts Council, and academic partner, The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Sharp Magazine article: Empowering the Next Generation of BIPOC Filmmakers
Recap of TIFF 2024 panel with Indeed, BIPOC TV & Film, and filmmakers Tristin Greyeyes, Miguel Angel Caballero, and Julien Christian Lutz (aka Director X). Article by Rick Mele for Sharp Magazine.
TIFF 2023 Gathering
We returned to 401 Richmond for a second year to celebrate TIFF and BIPOC excellence in cinema. Thanks to our volunteers, and event sponsors and partners, the Racial Equity Media Collective (REMC), Lost Craft & Local Spirits Distilling Co, Reel Asian Film Festival, and King Catering.
WGC, IATSE strike deal to represent script coordinators
Three years after BIPOC TV & Film circled a petition for the inclusion of script coordinators in the Writers’ Guild of Canada, an agreement was reached between the Guild and IATSE to extend union representation to script coordinators working in Canada.
Indeed Joins Forces with BIPOC TV & Film, Hillman Grad and TIFF to Launch Rising Voices Career Accelerator in Canada
“Talent is universal; opportunity is not.” Presented by Indeed in partnership with BIPOC TV & Film, Hillman Grad, and TIFF, the Rising Voices Canada Mentorship Program is a career accelerator that will provide mentorship, networking and industry access to emerging BIPOC Canadian filmmakers.
Meet the second cohort of the Canadian Academy Executive Residency Program
Meet the 2023 cohort of the Canadian Academy’s Executive Residency Program. This year, the program is matching seven participants with program Advocates for shadowing and observational placements focusing on project development, organizational governance and peer-to-peer mentorship. BIPOC TV & Film is proud to be Community Partner with the Executive Residency Program.