This June, the DSO will be at the Banff World Media Festival 2026 with a delegation of disabled creatives. We’re excited to reconnect with our community and to continue supporting BANFF’s accessibility efforts through our Screen Festival Accessibility Program.

North America's largest genre film festival, Fantasia explores the diverse realms of genre cinema, creating bridges between the cutting edge and the mainstream, and providing a festive but professional environment where emerging artists are given exposure alongside their more established counterparts, both locally and internationally. They showcase the best in Canadian and world cinema, discovering and nurturing exciting new talents and offering a platform through which artists and audiences can connect. 



The Montreal Just For Laughs Festival presents ComedyPRO, a global comedy marketplace bringing together the industry’s top buyers, sellers, and creators for an unmatched week of dealmaking, discovery, networking, and celebration. The event features curated pitching, market-driven showcases, and opportunities to buy, sell, package, and develop comedy across film, television, digital, and live. It’s also home to the Just For Laughs Awards Show, celebrating the biggest names shaping comedy today. 

The Racial Equity Screen Office’s annual EXNW Summit returns to Vancouver in 2026, bringing together creatives, producers, funders, executives, and policymakers from across film, TV, gaming, streaming, and animation. The event focuses on advancing equity in media by supporting racialized creators, fostering industry connections, and creating opportunities for original and thoughtful storytelling. *DSO Executive Director, Winnie Luk, will be attending. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..