Past Events

A session at All Access 2020 (January 13-15, 2020 in Winnipeg)
Presented by the Bell Fund and the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television

Academy Talks: Success features in-depth discussions with leading independent industry executives who are taking risks and innovating in order to stay ahead of the curve. This session will highlight how the cultural diversity of our country can be a differentiator in the global marketplace.

Exclusive First-Look at Crave’s Original Series NEW EDEN
December 18, 2019 6:00 PM
Check-in 6:30 PM
Screening of the first two episodes will be followed by an exclusive Q&A with creators Evany Rosen and Kayla Lorette, hosted by Sarah Hagi.
FREE POPCORN will be served.

Monday, December 9, 2019, at 7:00 PM

Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
259 Richmond St. W.
Toronto, ONM5V 3M6

As viewing habits change from traditional broadcast and theatrical models, how do creators stay one step ahead in ensuring their content reaches the right audience? Our panel takes a look at the companies that are engaging with audiences in new and unique ways and what’s next for them. 

Monday, November 25, 2019

A fundraiser in support of the Canadian Academy’s Filmmaker Development Programs, with a portion of proceeds going to The Remix Project

Academy Talks: Success 

Presented by Bell Fund
With the support of CMPA & Creative BC.

Our first Academy Talks: Success event will take place in Vancouver on:
Thursday, November 14, 2019

Presented by Boat Rocker Media.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Centre for Social Innovation Spadina
192 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2C2 

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
259 Richmond St W
Toronto, ON M5V 3M6

Our panel discusses the technologies and techniques that go into creating a vibrant and distinct look for your next project: memorable cinematography, cameras and lenses, and colouring. 

Toronto City Hall – Members Lounge
5:30 PM

Monday, July 15, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Scotiabank Theatre Toronto

Academy Members Only*

*Members may bring a guest

The Academy is proud to be co-presenting the Toronto screening on July 14 of WEIRDOS (2017 Canadian Screen Award winner), with short films MY DEAD DAD’S PORNO TAPES (2019 Canadian Screen Award winner) and YOUR MOTHER AND I.

Prism Prize is proud to be co-presenters of the July 10th Open Roof Festival’s screening of Max Minghella’s stylish directorial debut, Teen Spirit, starring Elle Fanning!

Academy Talks: In the Room with Feature Film Distributors
Presented by Boat Rocker Media

Our panel discusses the future of feature film distribution in Canada: tips and tricks to pitching and selling your next project, what distributors are looking for, how to find the sales agent for your project, and much more.

After he’s attacked on the street at night by a roving motorcycle gang, timid bookkeeper Casey (Jesse Eisenberg) joins a neighborhood karate studio to learn how to protect himself. Under the watchful eye of a charismatic instructor, Sensei (Alessandro Nivola), and hardcore brown belt Anna (Imogen Poots), Casey gains a newfound sense of confidence for the first time in his life. Audacious and offbeat, The Art of Self-Defense is an original dark comedy that takes toxic masculinity to absurd extremes.

Monday, June 3, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Academy Members Only*
*Members may bring a guest

Our panel discusses how best to identify and maximize these opportunities for collaboration, including advice on: business affairs, taking advantage of international and interprovincial tax credits, and nurturing these international relationships in service and treaty co-productions.

Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Free for Academy Members, $30 for Non-Members

Academy Talks: In the Room will put you in the room with high level development executives across all genres and platforms. This series of conversations will provide strategies to sell your work locally and internationally, including tips and tricks for pitching to production companies, broadcasters, and distributors, and advice to determine which platform your work is best suited to. The inaugural session will feature development executives discussing pitching interactive and linear projects to OTT media services and selling your work digitally.