Professional Development Programs
Offered in partnership between Creative Pathways™ and Elevate Inclusion Strategies
Inclusive Leadership
for Film & Television
2-Day Intensive Online Retreat for Supervisors and Leaders
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Inclusive Leadership
October 26 and 27, 2024 Session
December 2 and 3, 2024 Session
About the Program
Designed for leaders and supervisors, this collaborative, impactful two-day series equips participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to build productions and crews that are more inclusive. Participants strongly committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace culture and who wish to develop intercultural communications and leadership skills will benefit most from the retreat.
Using a human rights and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) lens, topics include discrimination and harassment and its impacts, cultural awareness, unconscious bias, psychosocial health, and informal and formal grievance processes. Following this foundational session, the retreat moves onto the knowledge and tools needed to empower crews with inclusive leadership practices. This includes examining workplace conflict through a restorative lens, inclusive hiring for film crews, authentic allyship, and the power of coaching and mentoring.
Details
Cost: Free
Delivery: Online
Schedule: Facilitated 2-day Workshop Schedule: 9:30am – 4pm PT with a 1-hour lunch and 15-minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.
Prerequisites
• Must be B.C.-based
• Must be already working in a leadership capacity or in the process
Upon successful completion, participants will receive
• Certification of Completion
• Social Media Badge
Who should take this course?
Experienced B.C.-based supervisors and leaders already working in a leadership capacity or in the process (e.g. Producers, Directors, Heads of Department and Keys such as Location Manager, Production Manager, 1st Assistant Camera, 2nd Assistant Camera, 1st Assistant Director, 2nd Assistant Director, Assistant Set Decorator etc.).
Session Dates
• Saturday October 26 and Sunday, October 27, 2024
• Monday, December 2 and Tuesday, 3, 2024
• Wednesday, January 15 and Thursday, January 16, 2025
• Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2, 2025
• Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16, 2025
Registration Details
Register now for 2024 sessions. Registration for 2025 sessions will open in November 2024.
Inclusive Workplaces
for Film & Television Workers
1-Day Online Training
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Inclusive Workplaces
October 19, 2024 Session
November 6, 2024 Session
About the Program
Everyone has the right to work in a psychologically safe work environment free from discrimination, bullying and harassment, where people work collaboratively and cross-culturally.
This full-day session will deepen film workers’ understanding of anti-discrimination, unconscious bias and cultural awareness. Using an OH&S lens, participants will complete the training with a knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities in creating an inclusive workplace.
Who should take this course?
This course is 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.
Details
Cost: Free
Delivery: Online
Schedule: Facilitated 1-day Workshop Schedule: 9:30am – 4pm PT with a 1-hour lunch and 15-minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.
Prerequisites:
Must be B.C.-based
Upon successful completion, participants will receive:
Certification of Completion
Social Media Badge
Session Dates
• Saturday, October 19, 2024
• Wednesday, November 6, 2024 *8:30am to 3:00pm PT
• Saturday, January 25, 2025
• Friday, February 21, 2025
• Saturday, March 1, 2025
• Friday, March 21, 2025
Registration Details
Register now for 2024 sessions. Registration for 2025 sessions will open in November 2024.
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About Natasha Tony
Natasha Tony, CEO of Vancouver-based Elevate Inclusion Strategies, is a sought-after labour relations specialist, consultant, leadership coach, trainer, and speaker. In 2022, Natasha was recognized as a Black leader in Vancouver by the Vancouver Economic Commission.
Natasha is committed to applying an intersectional, human rights, and reconciliation lens to all that she does. Her deep experience in mediation, negotiation and conflict resolution supports leaders in helping them navigate the stages toward sustainable inclusion.
Natasha works with corporations, businesses, crown corporations, all levels of government, labour unions, and social justice organizations. Her work requires a deep understanding of organizational structure, strategic initiatives, inclusive leadership, and human resources.
Prior to establishing Elevate Inclusion Strategies, Natasha worked for 15 years as an Extras Casting Director in the British Columbia film industry. Following that, she worked as a Labour Relations Specialist, also in the film industry. During this time, Natasha gained a reputation for working collaboratively with unions and Hollywood studios on complex workplace issues.
Natasha also championed and developed the renowned Inclusive Leadership and Inclusive Workplace Training Program for the film industry delivered across Canada and the US. She was recognized for her training by Women in Film + TV Vancouver with a Spotlight Award.
In collaboration with Creative Pathways™ at Creative BC, Natasha was honoured to contribute to the Creative Equity Roadmap for the recruitment-focused Creative Pathways™ website. Creative Pathways aims to increase equity and improve diversity in the British Columbia motion picture workforce.
Natasha has always prioritized giving back to the community where she lives and works. She is currently a board member of Black Women Film! Canada and an Appointed Bencher with the Law Society of British Columbia and Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
To learn more about Natasha’s work, visit her website by clicking here.
