RESO: Canada-Asia Pacific Co-Production Mentorship Lab (CAPCOM)

CAPCOM Program

This six-month virtual program supports mid-career racialized Canadian producers seeking to develop international co-production opportunities for their scripted television or streaming projects. Four (4) participants will be selected to gain hands-on experience and expand their professional reach into the Asia-Pacific market.

Applications are open from May 6 through June 1, with the program beginning in late June 2026.

Who Should Apply

This program is geared toward mid-career producers who:

• Have majority ownership of a strong, original serialized scripted project (TV or streaming) in development suitable for Asian and global markets
• Are committed to international collaboration, particularly in Asia-Pacific markets
• Are ready to engage deeply in a rigorous, cohort-based learning environment
• Available for a full-time 8 week internship in a production company (there will be some flexibility in placement schedule, $5,000 stipend will be provided by RESO)
• Want to develop and/or strengthen lead Producer/Showrunner knowledge and skills

Note – Applicants who traveled to an Asian market as a RESO delegate will unlikely be selected for this program.

About the Program

The CAPCOM program is structured around three integrated learning streams that combine training, hands-on experience, and project development.

At the core of CAPCOM are Individualized Development Plans, created through sessions with RESO Consultants, host companies, and mentors. These plans set individualized goals, milestones, and a clear pathway for each participant’s project and career advancement.

Program Benefits

• Specialized Training: In-depth workshops and seminars focusing on co-production agreements, writing and IP development, and pitching skills for scripted TV collaborations in Asia.
• Targeted Mentorship: Each participant will be matched with a CAPCA (Canada-Asia Pacific Co-Production Accelerator) participant with experience in taking Canadian projects to the Asia Pacific region.
• Market Access: Opportunities to pitch scripted TV projects to leading Asian studios, broadcasters, and digital platforms at EXNW 2026.
• Networking Opportunities: Build meaningful connections with industry leaders from Canada and Asia through curated events.
• Hybrid Program: Participate in both virtual sessions and in-person events (Singapore or Busan), EXNW 2026 (Vancouver).
• Program Stipend and Travel Support: Each project team will receive a $3,500 stipend, travel coverage for a trip to an Asian market, and a travel subsidy to attend EXNW 2026 in Vancouver.
• Industry Experience: Participants will have the opportunity to work in a production company for 8 weeks to apply knowledge gained from masterclasses and mentorship.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Experience requirement

• Have a minimum of two producer credits on completed projects (e.g., short film, television/streaming or web series, feature film, or documentary) OR
• Completed a recognized Producer Lab program (i.e. National Screen Institute Access BIPOC Producers, Reelworld Producer Program, etc). Confirmation Letter required.

Please note that we are prioritizing projects that align with Asian markets. Feel free to browse through our market intelligence reports here to understand key markets.

2. Canadian Requirement

Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Residents and must reside in the same city of the matched production company or be willing and able to temporarily relocate (no additional housing stipend will be provided if temporary location is required for the internship)

Submission Requirements

• A completed application form;
• A detailed project package (see Project Requirements)
• A professional resume and portfolio highlighting your experience in scripted television production, filmography
• A statement (500 words max.) outlining why you want to participate in CAPCOM, your familiarity with coproduction, and how this program will support your co-production goals; and
• A $25 application fee per pitch submission

To apply, please fill out and upload the requested submission materials to this form.