We are happy to announce our recent partnership with SeriesFest, Denver, Colorado - a premier festival that celebrates the art of episodic storytelling.
Our 2022 Emerging 20 (E20) alumni had the opportunity to submit their pitches for consideration in the SeriesFest Pitch-A-Thon, and we are delighted to congratulate Qaseem Fazal and Mahlena-Rae Johnson on being selected. We are proud to see our E20 alumni making their mark in the industry, and we wish them all the best in their pitch presentations.
In addition to this exciting news, we are also proud to announce that we are sending a delegation to SeriesFest, consisting of four of our 2022 E20 alumni: Arshad Khan, Mostafa Shaker, Preeti Torul, and Diane Johnstone. Reelworld program manager Zaarin Bushra will be travelling with them. We are confident that they will represent Reelworld with distinction and make valuable connections within the industry.
"My time with the Reelworld E20 Program was a transformative experience. It not only helped me refine my skills as a writer but also introduced me to industry professionals that led me to being chosen for this year's SeriesFest Pitch-A-Thon, which I am excited to be a part of." - Qaseem Fazal
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Entering its 23rd year, the Reelworld Emerging 20 Program is an intensive screenwriter program for Black, Indigenous, South Asian, Asian and Writers of Colour. Writers will polish their scripts by working with a dedicated story editor, learn from industry professionals and perfect their pitches for producers.
Meet our writers and connect with them on Access Reelworld: Raine LeMay, Gavin Seal, Anaïsa Visser, Ganesh Thavarajah, Cole Forrest, Michael Hwang, Zena Schultz, Sara Rangooni, Alice Wang, Margarita Valderrama, Mitchell Saddleback, Léa Geronimo, Rosie Choo Pidcock, Amira Anderson, Brishkay Ahmed, Panta Mosleh, Nick West, Darla Contois, Jessica Powell, and Meara Khanna.
Special thanks to our funding partners RBC, Telefilm, Ontario Creates and Bell Fund.
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Announcing the Reelworld Black Entrepreneurs Program’s second cohort of Casting Directors, Agents, Managers, and Film Producers. Let us introduce you to Carline Zamar, Natanya Barrocks, Rodney Diverlus, Ryan Singh, Jadiel Dowlin, Michelle Francis-Smith, Patrick Smith Jr., Danielle Mitchell, Francine Buchner, Halen King, Andria Barrett, Daniel Mathias, and Brian Gibson.
With the support of the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, this initiative provides resources and opportunities to Black entrepreneurs, who often face systemic barriers to access and support. Over nine months, the cohort will participate in various workshops and events, including business development sessions, incorporation and website-building support, pitch sessions, and networking events with industry leaders. We welcome you to learn more about our cohort HERE.
You can connect with the participants on Access Reelworld.
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Join us as we partner with NABET 700-M UNIFOR for another great virtual session providing an in-depth understanding of how you can join different below-the-line departments within the screen industry! On Tuesday, April 18, at 1PM ET, we are joined by Adriano Morassut, VP of Hair at NABET, to explore the different roles and responsibilities in the Hair Department and what a typical day on set looks like. Registrants must create a profile on Access Reelworld prior to registering. To enlist, click HERE.
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Congrats to Thea Loo, alumni of the 2021 Producer Program, on her first feature film!
Produced by No More Productions, a partnership between Natalie Murao and Thea Loo, Inay explores how immigration from the Philippines to Canada impacts families and the trauma that separation creates. Joined by her husband, Jeremiah Reyes, as the Director of Photography, the documentary is set for broadcast on the Knowledge Network in the Summer of 2024.
"The process of making this film has been eye opening for my husband and I as we learn more about our parents' immigration and reflect on how that has affected our lives here in Canada." - Thea Loo
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The Reelworld Film Festival is back, and 50% Discounted Submissions are now open until TUE, APRIL 11, 2023. We will continue our successful hybrid in-person and virtual programming model for our festival, taking place this year from November 1 to 7. Feature Films or Short Films that are Canadian or Ontario Premieres will screen in competition and be eligible to win a $25,000 Cash Prize (Outstanding Feature Film) and a $10,000 Cash Prize (Outstanding Short Film).
For eligibility terms and a full list of awards, click HERE.
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If you missed our Going Digital: Empowering Women Through Web Series panel, you can watch it now on our YouTube Channel!
Listen to Zarqa Nawaz (Creator & Actor, Zarqa), Robyn Matuto (Actor, Gay Mean Girls), and 2023 Canadian Screen Award Nominee Connie Wang (Actor, Tokens) as they speak on their creative process, working with and for Women of Colour, and the importance of owning your own production. The panel was moderated by Safia Abdigir, Reelworld Industry Programming Manager, with additional research insight from our Protocol Guideline provided by Ronak Karami, Reelworld Research Manager. WATCH HERE.
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Be a part of something groundbreaking! Join us in our mission to address systemic issues that plague Canadian film and TV by taking part in our survey. Your expertise and insights are vital in creating a more authentic and inclusive portrayal of Black, Indigenous, Asian, and Women of Colour. Together, we can break free from the constraints of stereotypical depictions and pave the way for a diverse and equitable future for all women.
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Reelworld & Hot Docs Co-presentation:
The documentary film "The Lebanese Burger Mafia," directed by
Omar Mouallem will have its world premiere at the 2023 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
The film will be screened on May 3rd at 5:30 PM and 5th at 2:15 PM
Get more information and your tickets HERE.
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"IT COMES IN WAVES" Casting Call - Ottawa/Toronto
SEEKING RWANDESE, EAST AFRICAN, AND BLACK ACTORS
Union Featured Film - ACTRA, Non-Union Actors need to be permitted
View all 11 roles and apply HERE by April 7th, 2023, 6 PM ET
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"FORGIVENESS" Casting Call - Canada
SEEKING A JAPANESE-CANADIAN LEAD ACTRESS
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Ontario Creates Film Fund 2023-24 Development
The Ontario Creates Film Fund Development Stream is intended to support development activities that lead to the increase of domestic feature film production in Ontario. The Film Fund supports Ontario producers for all stages of development activities.
Visit ontariocreates.ca for more info.
Applications will be accepted continuously until November 30, 2023, at 5:00 PM ET
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Visit ACCESSREELWORLD.CA to sign up and apply now!
- Director, Screen Industries Research and Training Centre (SIRT), Sheridan College
- Program Director, Reelworld Screen Institute
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