DGC’s Black Creatives Spotlight Series

For Black History Month, the Guild's National Executive Board is spotlighting members on its Instagram account each week who've made an exceptional contribution to Canadian film & television. The focus is on creatives who are exciting emerging talent, have a current or upcoming production or a body of influential work in the industry or within BIPOC communities.

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Call For Applications for the 2022 Edition of the Being Black in Canada Program

"Part of the Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Youth and Diversity Program, Being Black in Canada was created to make up for the blatant lack of Black People in front and behind the camera in Canada. It gives a voice and a platform to creators who would not otherwise be seen or heard. In 2020, the program enabled 20 young Black Filmmakers (from Montreal, Toronto & Halifax), to create 20 shorts docs which will tour festivals and be broadcast on National Television."

Click here for more details. Please note that the deadline for submissions is March 6th, 2022.

Also, you have until Monday to view the 2021 shorts on the Toronto Black Film Festival website.

Focus on Black Filmmakers

The National Film Board of Canada has assembled a collection of films by Black Canadian filmmakers, "showcasing an extensive selection of stories told from Black perspectives".

Click here to see the free collection.

Submit a Film for the Montreal International Black Film Festival

There is still time to submit a film for the next edition of the Montreal International Black Film Festival, which will take place from September 21st to October 2nd, 2022! The deadline is May 31st, but you can get an early bird discount if you complete your submission before March 31st, 2022.

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Reelworld x RBC Presents Reelspeak: In Conversation with Women on Screen

In celebration of Black History Month, Reelworld and RBC are pleased to present Reelspeak: In Conversation with Women on Screen, featuring Chantel Riley (Daniel Spellbound, Frankie Drake Mysteries, Race) and Vinessa Antoine (Diggstown, Heartland, Haven, General Hospital). The event will be held online on February 26th.

This conservation strives to put Black actresses at the forefront. Speakers will discuss their creative process, experiences, give advice and more. This conversation will delve into the process behind each speaker’s journey, and give speakers an opportunity to provide valuable insight for aspiring and emerging actors.

Click here to register.