The Disability Screen Office is thrilled to share that thanks to generous support from Ontario Creates and the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), we will be bringing a delegation of disabled creatives to VIFF 2026 to access curated conversations, masterclasses, case studies and networking sessions.
We’re pleased to provide this opportunity to both Metro Vancouver-based disabled creatives for whom the cost of an industry pass would otherwise be a barrier to attendance and to one Ontario-based disabled creative.
Our Metro Vancouver-based delegates will receive one complimentary Artist & Industry pass to VIFF, valid for the length of the festival. Our Ontario delegate will receive one (1) complimentary Artist & Industry pass valid for the length of the festival, as well as flights, 6 nights’ accommodations (October 4 to 10, 2026), ground transportation, and a per diem. All delegates will receive any accessibility services required to fully participate in the festival.
This program is offered to persons with disabilities who historically, statistically, and currently face barriers in accessing opportunities in the screen industry. This delegation opportunity is best intended for producers, writers, and individuals working in business affairs in the screen industry. The Disability Screen Office jury will be evaluating applicants based on your current role in the industry, how you will benefit from attending the festival, and how participating in this delegation will support your future goals. Recognizing the multiple barriers that persons with disabilities with intersecting identities experience, we strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities across all dimensions of diversity.
To apply, please fill out this form by 11:59:59pm ET on August 16, 2026.
If you have any accessibility needs or require accommodations to complete this form, please contact Elspeth Arbow, Operations Manager/EA, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All respondents will be notified about the status of their application by August 25, 2026.
Thank you to Ontario Creates and VIFF for enabling this opportunity for disabled creatives.
