In a moment when old models are collapsing and new ones are still undefined, this conversation brings together leading creators to reflect on an industry in profound transition.

Moderated by filmmaker Vincenzo Natali, the panel examines what is genuinely ending in film, television, animation, and emerging media, and what new creative possibilities are beginning to emerge from the upheaval. From shrinking budgets and shifting distribution ecosystems to technological disruption, audience fragmentation, and the rise of indie pathways, the discussion explores both the anxiety and the promise that define this era.

With insights from Miles Dale and Jeff King, the session looks ahead to the next decade of storytelling and considers how Canadian institutions like the CFC and the Academy can help creators navigate a landscape where every ending may also be the start of something new.

Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

Location: Zoom Webinar

FREE For Academy Members & CFC Alumni, $30 for Non-Members

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