DEADLINE: APRIL 25th, 2026
The Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Being Black in Canada program – Canada’s largest incubator dedicated to Black Filmmakers – is thrilled to be back with a call for applications for its 2026 edition. Thanks to the support of NETFLIX, the National Bank, Telefilm Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, and our local partners, the Program will support up to 21 promising Black filmmakers in Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Being Black in Canada program offers professional mentorship in the audiovisual production of a short film with the theme of “Being Black in Canada.” Up to 21 promising Black filmmakers in Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver will be guided through various stages of documentary scriptwriting and audiovisual production (screenwriting, directing, editing, etc…) with the goal of writing and directing a documentary short under the mentorship of industry professionals.
Their final work will be screened as:
- World Premiere at the Toronto Black Film Festival – February 2027
- Premiere at the Halifax Black Film Festival – February 2027
- Premiere at the Ottawa Black Film Festival – March 2027
- Premiere at the Calgary Black Film Festival – May 2027
- Premiere at the Montreal Intl Black Film Festival – September 2027
- Premiere at the Vancouver Intl Black Film Festival – December 2027
- Potential screenings at other festivals/events in 2027 and beyond (TBD)
The program is for emerging Black creators with a passion for Cinema.
Potential candidates dream of working in the audiovisual field, or to write and direct a short documentary, but have not yet had the opportunity
