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How can I help make my production more accessible-friendly?
January 31, 2026
Online
Free
We often overlook the real impact on Deaf and disabled creators and professionals when their accommodation needs are not considered. Below are some resources designed to support you in fostering accessibility, whether in production settings or everyday meetings. Thoughtful planning from the outset helps create a genuinely inclusive environment.
Sundance Institute’s Story Forum
January 29, 2026
Online
Free
Join us for Story Forum: Exploring Art and Innovation (ONLINE)
BSO’s Winter 2026 Anti-Black Racism Training
January 20, 2026
Online
Free
Join us for the Black Screen Office's online workshop, "Disrupting Anti-Black Racism: A Call for Action for Non-Black Industry Leaders and Mentors," led by renowned consultant Natasha Tony.
Setwork Applications Open – Apply Today!
January 12, 2026
Online
Paid
Apply for a trainee position on a television series filming in British Columbia from mid-January to April 2026.
DOXA Film Festival: Submissions are open!
January 8, 2026
In-person
+CA$30
DOXA is an international documentary film festival featuring new work selected by a committee, as well as thematic programming presented by independent curators. We are seeking submissions of short to feature length documentaries for our 25th annual festival, happening April 30 thru May 10, 2026. This call for submissions is for recently completed documentary films. Awards categories include Feature Documentary, Short Documentary, Canadian Documentary, BC Documentary and Nigel Moore Award for Youth Programming.
VPA: Coffee with a Mentor
January 1, 2026
In-person & Online
Free
A commitment from our Mentor and Mentee to a one-time virtual or in-person meeting of approximately 1-2 hours.
CBC: One Stop Business Workshop Canada Now series!
January 1, 2026
Online
N/A
Canada Now series!
Kelowna Film Studios: Submit Your Scripts
December 31, 2025
Online
TBD
At Kelowna Film Studios, we're on the lookout for fresh and compelling narratives across a variety of genres. Currently, our spotlight is on sourcing scripts, script treatments, and succinct 2-pagers in the domains of Christmas Romantic Comedies and Thrillers, among others poised to captivate and resonate with audiences.
Webinar: IMDbPro Deep Dive
December 31, 2025
Online
Free
In this 15min webinar, we share useful tips and strategies to optimize your IMDbPro membership and advance your career in the entertainment industry.
VES: Retooling Your Career Transferable Skills and Industry Shifts
December 31, 2025
Online
Free
Visual Effects Society Webinar
STORYHIVE Video Podcast: $10K grants
December 11, 2025
Online
$10K grants
Calling all aspiring podcasters! It’s time to get your locally-inspired video podcast project off the ground—no video production experience required!
DSO: Prime Time 2026 Delegation
December 7, 2025
In-person
Free
The Disability Screen Office is thrilled to share that thanks to generous support from the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA), Ontario Creates, and On Screen Manitoba, we will bring a delegation of disabled creatives to Prime Time 2026 (January 28-30, Ottawa, ON), to access curated conversations, masterclasses, case studies and networking sessions.
