Academy Programming.

The Women in Post program provides higher-level industry access and professional development for emerging to mid-level women-identifying and non-binary creatives working in all areas of post production. Programming includes strategic learning modules, creative and technical skills building, and hands-on mentorship at a post production company and/or shadowing a post production-related role.

The Women in Post program is presented by Netflix and supported by RBC Foundation and the City of Toronto, alongside industry partners Noodle Factory Post and SPINVFX, and community partners the Canadian Cinema Editors, the Screen Composers Guild of Canada, Vancouver Post Alliance, and WIFT-AT.

This is a bilingual program: upon request, translation to French will be offered whenever possible, and placements will be made in both English and French environments, based on availability, and the preferences of each participant.

The Music Video Production (MVP) Project, with support from the RBC Foundation, was established to promote the intersection of emerging Canadian Recording Artists and Filmmakers through Music Video Production Grants valued between $5,000 and $15,000.

The MVP Project, a joint RBCxMusic & Prism Prize initiative, is committed to supporting emerging artists. The MVP Project is administered by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.

This is a bilingual grant program that supports both English and French music video projects.

Misdirect: The Nick Nemeroff Comedy Grant, is a new grant administered by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television that will see a Canadian comedian awarded $10,000.00 cash, meant to be put towards their next television special, album, or other related comedy initiative.

The project will prioritize emerging comedians who worked within the tradition of the late Nick Nemeroff, a young comedian who used misdirection, word play, and other techniques to push the boundaries of comedy.

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.

An annual five day industry conference during Canadian Screen Week featuring networking, panels, and conversations with our industry’s most forward-thinking minds.

Welcome to Cinema Reignited, a new podcast by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, powered by Telefilm Canada, explores a different Canadian film that’s been digitized as part of the Canadian Cinema – Reignited initiative.

In May and June 2021, the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television hosted a symposium dedicated to discussing and debating the future of feature filmmaking and distribution in Canada. Distinguished panelists and experts from across the sector explored domestic and international approaches to new distribution mechanisms and discussed the challenges and strategies for Canadian film to thrive alongside the rise of streaming platforms.

The Where to Watch initiative, supported by Hollywood Suite, spotlights diverse Canadian content available to be streamed online, shedding new light on remarkable films, television shows, and digital media. With a new theme each month, these lists will feature new releases, upcoming festival selections, and Canadian classics.

An ongoing screening series showcasing pre-releases and premieres from the best in world film and television. Screenings are free and exclusive to Academy members.

The Moose Knuckles Heatmakers x Prism Prize Music Video Production Grant is a production support initiative launched to encourage high-quality music video content from the Canadian hip-hop community, produced by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.

The Canadian Academy Directors Program for Women bolsters the professional development of Canadian directors by providing hands-on experience in a wide range of activities, including an exclusive professional development symposium, a six-part online learning module, and curated on-set director observer placements with established production companies and high-profile directors.

The Canadian Academy Directors Program for Women is presented with the generous support of Netflix, Pinewood Toronto Studios, Canada Media Fund, RBC Emerging Artists Project, Company 3, William F. White International Inc., and the Toronto International Film Festival.

The Academy Deep Dive: Global Strategies Conference, presented by Netflix, was a two-day in-person event in Toronto, which took place on October 28th and 29th, 2022. It consisted of six producer-focused sessions, and was open to a curated audience of 21 attendees.

Through a series of interactive discussions, emerging and mid-level producers and filmmakers were invited to learn how to expand their creative and business strategies, to reflect a more global approach and perspective. Guest speakers shared insight into how filmmakers can position themselves and their content for broader appeal in the international streaming marketplace.