Academy Talks events are designed for film, television, and digital media professionals looking to engage with contemporary creatives and ideas and are open to participation by individuals with a range of experience. Events are open to the public and available digitally from anywhere, with tickets available for purchase online.
They are free for all Academy members.
Upcoming Talks.
This virtual conversation brings together the series leads and showrunners of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent and The Office Movers to discuss what it takes to bring Canada’s biggest city to the small screen.
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As audiences embrace new ways of watching content, a new generation of creators are rewriting the rules of storytelling to capture attention and tell compelling stories in less time. This conversation will explore strategies that independent creators can use to successfully navigate the landscape in an era of narrative brevity.
(Virtual Info Session) Are you planning to submit your work to the 2027 Canadian Screen Awards? Join our comprehensive webinar designed to break down the submission process from start to finish.
With the streaming market becoming increasingly crowded, the rules of content distribution are being rewritten. Hear from the minds shaping what’s next in streaming as they explore the rapidly evolving entertainment landscape and the strategies defining the future of film, TV, and digital media in Canada and on the global stage.
This dynamic conversation will shatter outdated myths and dive into the platform’s evolution into a powerhouse for premium long-form storytelling, growing into both a creative studio and a global distribution tool.
This dynamic panel discussion explores how screen-based content creators at all career stages can leverage nominations and awards to create new opportunities, build networks, and enhance their professional presence.
This panel discusses the interactions between marginalized and/or disenfranchised identities and the arts worlds they enter into. How did you find comfort when entering these spheres? What was the process of cultivating confidence in self-expression? How have you seen the environment change since you’ve first announced yourself as an artist, and how have you seen yourself change since then?
Explore the ethical dilemmas that can arise when funding and producing documentaries. This panel will discuss the challenges of maintaining editorial independence while securing funding from various sources, including NGOs, corporations, and public grants. Experts will share strategies for balancing financial support with maintaining the integrity of the documentary’s message.
In an era of rapidly evolving distribution platforms and digital content creation, this panel will explore innovative financing models for film and TV projects. From short-form content for online platforms to interactive storytelling, experts will discuss emerging opportunities for financing and producing content in the digital age, while also addressing associated financial challenges.
This panel will focus on the financial intricacies of international co-productions, exploring how collaborations between countries can provide both creative and funding advantages.
The Canadian Academy, in collaboration with the Atlantic International Film Festival is pleased to present the newly restored print of the 1987 Atlantic classic “Life Classes”, as a special edition of Academy Talks: Close-Up presented by Telefilm Canada.
