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Call for Entries: Sunny Side of the Doc 2026 | Canada Pavilion
May 25, 2026
In-person
Telefilm Canada will offer a reduced rate of 475€ (excl. tax), a discount of 85€,
Showcase Your Documentary Projects on an International Stage in La Rochelle, France
The Whistler Film Festival Screenwriters Lab
May 25, 2026
In-person & Online
$2950 CDN per participant + GST due upon acceptance.
The 2026 edition of the WFF Screenwriters Lab is a unique, intensive, multi-phase script and industry development program. Designed to amplify innovative, diverse, and distinctly Canadian voices in a supportive, safe environment, the Lab encourages participants to explore and experiment while developing original feature-length projects. The Screenwriters Lab offers participants unparalleled access to key industry experts and indispensable lessons in the craft to fully explore and realize their scripts.
CAFTCAD Presents: The Art of Costume Design
May 24, 2026
In-person
+$13.00
Join us for a special afternoon celebrating the artistry, storytelling, and craft behind costume design for film and television. This in-depth panel and Q&A bringing together three internationally acclaimed, award-winning designers whose work has shaped some of today’s most iconic characters and cinematic worlds.
Film Industry Networking Event (FINE)
May 24, 2026
Online
$6.00
Join us for a F.I.N.E. evening of insights and information!
GEMS Reel Talks With Sara Wylie
May 22, 2026
Online
Free
Join us in a moderated conversation with Sara Wylie, producer of Blue Heron!
Apply for STORYHIVE’s Three-Part Docuseries Edition! $20,000 Grants Available
May 14, 2026
Online
Production Grant of $20,000 CAD to create a Project.
Create a three-episode documentary series that amplifies a story that’s meaningful to your local community.
CapU: Filmmakers in Indigenous Leadership & Management Business Affairs (FILMBA) Program
May 8, 2026
Online
Contact
The Filmmakers in Indigenous Leadership Management & Business Affairs (FILMBA) training program is designed to develop the skills of Indigenous producers who own their own film production company.
VIFF: Institute for the Moving Image
April 19, 2026
In-person
Free
Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is launching the Institute for the Moving Image — a new year-round hub for artist development, mentorship, industry innovation, and community building.
VFS School of Animation Program Preview
April 9, 2026
Online
Free
Dive into VFS’s award-winning 3D Animation & Visual Effects, Classical Animation, and Animation Concept Art programs
CBC Docs Industry Day in Collaboration with DOC Northwest
April 9, 2026
Online
Free
Join DOC Northwest & CBC for an industry day with Lucius Dechausay, Michelle McCree & Dahlia Thompson and more. Insights + roundtables.
Reel Green™ Screening Series: X TRILLION in Vancouver
April 9, 2026
In-person
By donation
Reel Green is partnering again with Surfrider Foundation Vancouver for a special screening of the documentary X TRILLION on Thursday April 9, 2026 at the Vancouver Maritime Museum.
Theatrical Documentary Program
April 2, 2026
In-person & Online
Free
The Theatrical Documentary Program finances feature-length documentary projects in production and post-production.
