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Presented by CBC, CAVCO and the CMPA on November 17 and 18 (in person), this free two-day workshop will provide independent producers and content creators with practical information about the business and financing side of content creation. We especially want to connect with producers from traditionally underrepresented groups in the media industry (Indigenous, Black, people of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and women). However, all producers and creators are welcome. 

Do you have a story you really want to tell?  Could you use guidance from industry-leading IBPOC professionals on how to produce your own content? Join this exclusive workshop online on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm MT. Featuring Ron E. Scott (Prairie Dog Film + Television), Andrew Phung (AP Entertainment), Michelle Wong (Seven24 Films) and Jennifer Irons (META Talent Agency). Participants must be Alberta residents, 18 years of age or older, and self-identify as Black, Indigenous and/or a Person of Colour / racialized. 

The Black Screen Office is currently inviting executive leaders, employers, managers and mentors to register for its Winter 2027 Anti-Black Racism Training, taking place January 14 (Part 1) and February 23 (Part 2). The training is designed to help leaders move beyond good intentions and build the skills to address Anti-Black racism in their organizations.

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. 

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). 

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. 

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: 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. 

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 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.