Racial Equity Facilitator Training (REFT) Program
The Racial Equity Consultant Training program is a special project designed by BIPOC TV & Film to advance justice and anti-racism and anti-oppression practices in the screen sector.
Screen Nova Scotia Diversity Mentorship Program
The Screen Nova Scotia Diversity Mentorship Program offers selected interns a 4-week paid experience on a professional film/television set in Nova Scotia in a crew trainee position.
Rising Voices Canada
The Rising Voices Canada Mentorship Program is a career accelerator for emerging Canadian Black, Indigenous and Persons of Colour (BIPOC) filmmakers offering them tangible skills, resources and networks to build their careers in film.
The Canadian Academy Executive Residency Program
Now in its second year, this program aims to provide industry access to mid-career individuals and pairs seven participants with advocates from the industry to help advance their careers with shadowing and observational placements focusing on project development, organizational governance, and peer-to-peer mentorship.
Festival & Market Access Initiative
The BIPOC TV & Film Festival and Market Access Initiative aims to increase the presence and success of diverse creators at industry events across Canada and internationally.
CISF Business Affairs Webinars & Clinics
Book a free one-on-one consultation with a business affairs professional. The CISF for BPOC creators will evaluate your needs and team you up with an industry professional
Showrunner Bootcamp
The Showrunner Bootcamp is a 4-day intensive workshop series for mid-level to senior writers, led by Anthony Q. Farrell and co-developed with Jinder Oujla-Chalmers.
Film Completion & Marketing Support
This initiative provides financial support to BIPOC filmmakers from across Canada who are seeking assistance with the post-production, marketing and promotion of short and feature-length films.
Kids' TV Writing Incubator
The Kids’ TV Writing Incubator is a 16-week interactive online intensive for aspiring and emerging kids’ content writers.
Episodic TV Writers' Lab
The Episodic TV Writers’ Lab is a 4-month program designed to mentor and train BIPOC writers working towards getting their first job on a comedy or drama series.
The CBC-BIPOC TV & Film Showrunner Catalyst
The CBC-BIPOC TV & Film Showrunner Catalyst, developed in collaboration with the Canadian Film Centre (CFC) to support the career development of mid-career to senior-level Black, Indigenous and racialized writers.
