Since its launch in October 2024, over 197 British Columbians have participated in Creative PathwaysTM and Elevate Inclusions Strategies’ Professional Development Program. Attendees have represented countless departments and levels of experience in above-the-line, below-the-line, animation, visual effects, and post, and film-adjacent roles, including Producers, Directors, Heads of Departments, Film Commissions, Film Festivals, and more. Lead by recognized industry Leader and Facilitator Natasha Tony (Elevate Inclusion Strategies), these highly interactive sessions build skills and confidence, foster knowledge sharing, and cultivate networking between burgeoning and experienced leaders, new entrants, and allies keen to shift the motion picture industry towards a more inclusive culture. There are two streams on offer:
Inclusive Leadership for Film & Television (2-Day Intensive Online Retreat)
Open to experienced B.C.-based supervisors, leaders and heads of department already working in a leadership capacity or in the process of upgrading.
Inclusive Leadership for Film & Television Attendee Feedback “I’m immensely grateful for all of the guidance, solutions, examples and resources. I’ve received numerous mentorships training in producing, 1st AD’ing and running my production company, this is my first experience receiving mentorship and training for normalizing policies, safer communication, leading crews and projects I work with. Adapting my own thinking of having power with not having power over people makes me feel safer as a producer and CEO of my company, I never knew that was an option before.” “First off I just want to thank Natasha for such an incredible 2 days. The slides with the information, as well as describing them in detail, were exceptional. I learned so much about topics I was familiar with but gained a deeper understanding of every single one during this workshop. I will say, coming from the disability community, you gave me hope on how our industry can change for the better. So for that, I can’t thank you enough. Appreciate you and everyone at Creative BC for putting this on.” “Such an insightful and enlightening course with truly profound impact— I’m leaving equipped with widely applicable skills, strategies, knowledge, and resources that happen to inform leadership conflicts I am actively engaged with. Natasha is a spectacular facilitator.”
Inclusive Workplaces for Film & TV Workers (1-day Online Training)
Open to experienced and new industry workers, students, and B.C.-based individuals getting into, or who are currently working in, the motion picture industry.
Inclusive Workplaces for Film & Television Workers Attendee Feedback “A very empowering tool set to have to speak up for myself and others in an industry that can at times be tense and stressful. I felt supported and encouraged to take accountability for my welfare in my workplace and set boundaries on unacceptable/toxic behaviour.” “I am thankful that there are more trainings like this. It was great to connect with other people in the industry coming from different backgrounds and sharing their stories. I learned a lot and look forward to taking these tools with me in the workplace or when I am in a leadership position.” “It was a wonderful workshop and the supplementary information will help me grow the skills I’ve been looking for to foster a more inclusive and empathetic work environment.” “I feel more certain of the best ways to address microagressions while de-escalating a potential conflict than I have done in the past. I feel that I now have better tools in my arsenal to feel more confident in my ability to do so, while standing my ground, with less fear.”
Register Today
Become a part of the Professional Development Program community and sign-up today! Due to popular demand, additional dates have been added for both Leader and Workers sessions:
- Leaders: May 26 and 27, 2025 (2-day, online intensive)
- Workers: June 10, 2025 (1-day, online intensive)
Private sessions can be booked with Elevate Inclusions anytime for your crew or organization. Please contact info(at)elevate-inclusion.com. Professional Development Courses that run through Creative PathwaysTM are offered free of charge to attendees thanks to public provincial funding. Professional Development Programs will resume its second season after a brief summer hiatus, July-August 2025.
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Hear more from our training partner, Natasha Tony: Elevate Inclusion Strategies Podcast: Narrative Shift Calltime Mental Health Podcast: The Emotional Toll of Exclusion: A Call for Workplace Accountability
