A Seat at the Table: An Accessibility Series
The Film Festival Alliance is hosting a new accessibility webinar series highlighting the experience of disabled patrons at film festivals and the impact that good (and bad) accessibility can have on a patron with a disability.
Call for Applications: Participation in the 2026 Trouville International Short Film Market
SODEC offers financial support to Quebec distribution companies for their participation in the Trouville International Short Film Market. Quebec short films and their distributors will be in the spotlight during Quebec Day, organized by the Market team on September 9, 2026. Apply by August 14, 2026. Learn more (in French).
Relaxed Screening: King Arthur's Night
King Arthur's Night is a medieval musical documentary inspired by the critically acclaimed play of the same name created by an amazing company of artists with and without Down syndrome, including award-winning playwrights Niall McNeil and Marcus Youssef; visionary director James Long; and iconic musician Veda Hille. Screening August 9 at 3:00 pm - TIFF Lightbox, Toronto, ON.
National Survey on the Cultural Sector’s Readiness for Artificial Intelligence
Canadian Heritage is developing a $50 million initiative designed to support the cultural sector’s adaptation to technological change, including advances in artificial intelligence. To support the design of this program, they're launching the National Survey on the Cultural Sector’s Readiness for Artificial Intelligence. Deadline: September 15. Learn more.
Pride in Production
Pride in Production: Allyship Skills for Screen Professionals and Organizations is an initiative by Pink Triangle Press supported by CMF that provides the Canadian screen sector with research‑based, industry‑led training and certification to build inclusive workplaces.
Call for applications: IP Fund
Applications are now open for the Ontario Creates IP Fund, which supports the development, pre-production, and production of feature films and digital series. The deadline for the Linear Content Stream is September 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Information sessions will be held on July 28 and August 12.
Teeny Tales
Teeny Tales is a new short-form preschool series developed specifically for children aged 4 to 6 who communicate using American Sign Language (ASL). To ensure authentic representation, the show was written, directed, and performed by creators from the Deaf community. The series is available now on CBC TV, CBC Gem, and the CBC Kids YouTube channel.
Call for Submissions - Women In the Director’s Chair
Celebrating its 30th year, Women In the Director’s Chair (WIDC) is calling for submissions for three programs: Story & Leadership, Career Advancement Module, and Feature Film Award. These are three separate programs that require separate applications.
VIFF Catalyst, Co-Pro Forum, Works-in-Progress
VIFF's Institute for the Moving Image currently has three opportunities open for applications: VIFF Catalyst (deadline June 29, 2026, at 12 PM PT), Co-Production Forum and Works-in-Progress (deadline July 13, 2026, at 12 PM PT). These programs offer opportunities to advance projects and careers through mentorship, industry access, and professional connections.
STORY TO ACTION
Our friends at Story Money Impact have a call for applications open for their program, STORY TO ACTION. They'll select three documentary films that address pressing social and environmental issues and support those projects with the creation of impact strategies, outreach to community partners, and the hosting of screenings and panels with the goal of using the film as a tool to create positive change.