Paid Work + Programs
May 22, 2026
Online
Grant of $25,000
Awards are made to 15-20 projects once a year in the fall, for screenwriting, development, or post-production. In addition to a cash grant of up to $25,000, recipients receive access to the FilmHouse (located in SOMA in San Francisco) and benefit from SFFILM’s comprehensive and dynamic artist development programs.
Skills + Training
June 1, 2026
In-person & Online
$55 plus 5% GST non-refundable fee per application + Tuition: $2950 CDN plus 5% GST, non-refundable
Valued at $15,000, the WFF Producers Lab is an intensive, multi-phase project development program designed to accelerate the careers of up to six mid-level, independent Canadian producers. Participants advance their original scripted feature projects while strengthening the creative and business skills needed to build a sustainable career across all media.
Paid Work + Programs
June 12, 2026
In-person
TBD
The CMPA’s diverse mentorship programs are a launch pad for the next class of Canadian media producers.
Skills + Training
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.