Applications are open for the Manitoba Directors Lab! 🎬
A five-day, in-person lab in Winnipeg from March 23 – 27, 2026 for Manitoba-based directors, led by Karen Lam.
Hands-on training, mentorship and on-set skill building.
Learn more at nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...
Congratulations to the first recipient of the Joy Loewen Storytellers Award, Métis-Canadian creator Matthew Shoup!
This award honours individuals from equity-deserving communities who inspire connection and courageously share their stories.
Watch interview: nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...
A maroon graphic featuring ten circular headshots arranged in three rows, showing participants of the NSI Intro to Production – Manitoba Indigenous Youth Edition. Each person is photographed from the shoulders up against simple indoor or outdoor backgrounds, wearing casual clothing. The program title appears below the collage on a white background.
NSI Intro to Production – Manitoba Indigenous Youth Edition starts today! 🎉
Congratulations to the 10 participants selected to be part of this hands-on, culturally grounded training program that explores careers in the screen industry.
Learn more at: nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...
Left side of photo: An Indigenous person with long dark hair wearing a black sweater and colourful beaded earrings, looking to the side in an indoor setting with a blurred background. Right side of photo: A person with short gray hair wearing a dark suit jacket and navy shirt with white polka dots, posing against a plain gray background.
The National Screen Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its board of directors: Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and David Errington. 🎉
Learn more about Elle-Máijá and David at: nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...
Tune in to the world premiere of a one-hour #APTN special celebrating 10 incredible years of NSI IndigiDocs!
Broadcast: Saturday, October 18 at 7 p.m. ET on APTN (Check your local listings.)
Stream: Available on APTN lumi starting October 19.
Learn more about at nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...
Promotional graphic for the “NSI Intro to Production – Manitoba Indigenous Youth Edition” program by the National Screen Institute. The text explains the program is for Indigenous youth aged 18–22 in Manitoba to explore film and TV careers by making a short film. The application deadline is November 6, 2025. On the right, a photo shows three people silhouetted in a production studio setting, surrounded by lights and equipment. Colorful geometric design elements frame the image.
Manitoba Indigenous youth ages 18–22 interested in film and TV!
Apply now for NSI Intro to Production. This culturally grounded program blends online workshops and in-person production experience in Winnipeg.
Apply by Nov 6, 2025 at noon CT.
Learn more and apply at nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...
Through ProdAccess, the #DisabilityScreenOffice and @nsicanada.bsky.social are working together to formalize a new role dedicated to integrating accessibility into TV and film productions in Canada.
Learn more at: nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...
#ProdAccess
Twelve people pose together on a stage in front of a projection screen displaying the GIFF and RBC logos. Two people kneel at the front near a blue director’s chair labeled 'Ande Brown.' The rest of the group stands behind them. On Screen Manitoba, RBC and Gimli International Film Festival banners flank both sides of the group.
The 25th anniversary of the #GimliInternationalFilmFestival wrapped on July 27, where Ande Brown was named the winner of the RBC $15,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition.
Congrats to Ande and all of the finalists!
@nsicanada.bsky.social is thrilled to provide mentorship to the winner.
Graphic featuring a flowing Canadian flag with bold text that reads: 'We've signed on – Canadian Screen Industry Statement of Values.' The National Screen Institute logo appears at the bottom right.
Graphic titled 'Canadian Screen Industry Statement of Values' overlaid on a waving Canadian flag. A list of 11 values appears: 1. Representation 2. Reflection 3. Showcase 4. Reconciliation 5. Diversity 6. Access 7. Support 8. Collaboration 9. Sustainability 10. Accountability 11. Equity A QR code is placed in the bottom right corner.
We’re proud to be a founding signatory of the Canadian Screen Industry Statement of Values—a sector-wide commitment to building a screen industry rooted in inclusion, accountability and care.
Read the statement and join us: canadianvalues.my.canva.site
#CanadianScreenValues #Banff2025
#BanffWorldMediaFestival is underway and we’re celebrating the amazing alumni featured in the Indigenous Screen Summit, Netflix-BANFF Diversity of Voices, panel talks and Rockie Award nominations!
Congratulations to all!
Read more at: nsi-canada.ca/banff-world-...
Study up on imagineNATIVE's 25th anniversary! The 2025 Festival Catalogue is available now on Issuu. Print copies will be available on-site at the in-person Festival in Toronto from June 3-8, 2025 with pay-what-you-can pricing.
📖 issuu.com/imagineNATIVE/docs/2025_imagineNATIVE_catalogue
A young girl in pajamas sits on a bed talking with an adult who is sitting beside her. They are warmly lit by a pink lamp on a nightstand, which is surrounded by plush toys and drawings.
#imagineNATIVE2025 is underway!
In Toronto from June 3-8 and online from June 9-15, join in this massive celebration of Indigenous storytelling.
Official selections include films, digital and interactive works and audio works.
Read more at: nsi-canada.ca/imaginenativ...
#festivalpartner
CBC New Indigenous Voices 2025 is underway!
Welcome to the 10 creators in this year's program. Each brings a unique perspective, passion and story to tell.
Learn more at: nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...
@cbcradiocanada.bsky.social is the Title, Presenting and Tuition Sponsor of this program.
Graphic with the CRTC logo over a digital rendering of Earth at night, featuring glowing networks. Bold text reads: 'CRTC Hearings'
Canadian stories must be led by Canadian creatives.
We're pleased to work closely in a trifecta with @cfccreates.bsky.social and L'INIS urging the CRTC to invest in talent development.
Without a strategic investment, we risk losing our unique cultural authority.
Full remarks: bit.ly/3GVFoqK
Three people—an older man wearing a turban, a young woman holding a printed photo and an older woman—sit on a couch smiling and looking at the photo together. The image promotes the 'STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Storyteller Edition,' a filmmaking program that honours cultural heritage. Text on the image includes the program title and credits Press Breaker with Project Lead: Paneet Singh
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED:
Due to a surge in interest, STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Storyteller Edition is now accepting applications until midnight PT on Thursday, May 15!
Head to STORYHIVE.com/apply to submit your pitch.
Collage of three photos from a National Canadian Film Day 2025 watch party at the National Screen Institute. Top left: A group of seven people pose smiling in front of a National Screen Institute banner, some seated and holding film posters, including one for The Difference Between Us. Top right: A close-up of film-themed swag items on a table, including buttons, sticky notes, pens and stickers with slogans like “Don't Moose with Us!” Bottom: A cozy screening setup with plants and film-themed decor where several people sit and watch The Difference Between Us on a large screen.
We're celebrating #CanFilmDay at the National Screen Institute office!
We had a great time watching The Difference Between Us followed by a Q+A with the film’s writer/director Dabi Anele.
The film and Q+A are available to stream until 11:59 p.m. CT tonight at: nsi-canada.ca/national-can...
A promotional image for National Canadian Film Day, featuring a large moose in the foreground and an old-fashioned film camera on a tripod in the background, casting a spotlight on the moose. The text reads: "April 16" in teal and "National Canadian Film Day" in bold red letters below it. The background has a colour gradient from sky blue at the top to warm yellow at the bottom.
Movie poster for The Difference Between Us, featuring a close-up of a white woman with pale skin and dark hair gazing intently at a Black man, whose face is partially visible. The title appears in bold white text: “The Difference Between Us.” Above the title are the actors' names: Diana Botelho Urbanski and Keishon Joseph. Below the title, it reads: “Written and Directed by Daberechi ‘Dabi’ Anele.” At the bottom, logos for supporting organizations are displayed, including the National Screen Institute Intro to Production program, Manitoba Film & Music, Telefilm Canada, Reel Canada, Access Canada, Warner Bros. Discovery, On Screen Manitoba and Winnipeg Arts Council.
It's @canfilmday.bsky.social!
We’re proud to share The Difference Between Us, a short by Dabi Anele, created with co-participants from NSI Intro to Production – Manitoba Edition.
Today only — stream it from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. CT at nsi-canada.ca/national-can...
More at: CanFilmDay.ca
This year’s #CanFilmDay theme, Something to Believe In, is a reminder that our stories give us strength.
This celebration isn’t just about films—it’s about all of us. Join the biggest Canadian film festival in the world on April 16 and find your screening at canfilmday.ca
@canfilmday.bsky.social
A promotional graphic for “Canada’s Screen Industry Survey on Disability” by the Disability Screen Office (DSO). The DSO logo is centered beneath the title and features a colorful play button icon. A red filmstrip curves diagonally across the image, displaying white icons representing various disabilities and accessibility features. From the top down, they include a wheelchair user, a brain with an infinity symbol (neurodiversity), closed captioning (CC), and hands signing (sign language). The overall design uses red and white tones.
Did you know you can help make the Canadian film and television industry more accessible and inclusive?
Take Canada’s Screen Industry Survey on Disability to share your thoughts on disability representation and inclusion!
Click here to start: dso-orphe.ca/survey
Open through June 2025.
Applications are open for the first-ever TELUS STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Storyteller Edition!
It offers $20,000 in production funding, training, professional mentorship and distribution to over 1 million viewers on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+ and online platforms.
Apply by May 8 at storyhive.com/apply
Are you thinking about applying for the CBC New Indigenous Voices program but want to know more about it?
Register now for tomorrow’s Q+A webinar:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
⏰ Tuesday, March 18 at 12 p.m. CT
Applications open!
CBC New Indigenous Voices is back! This full-time training program is for Indigenous storytellers ready to launch their careers in film, TV and digital media. Plus, @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social has renewed its support for 2 more years!
More info: nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...
The ISO is inviting Indigenous producers (who have produced at least one feature-length film commercially) to participate in a delegation for The Producers Network at Cannes International Film Festival.
Festival dates: May 13-24, 2025
📌 Deadline to apply: March 7, 2025
🔗 iso-bea.ca/industry-ini...
Year 3 of Access BIPOC Producers is underway!
We are honoured to introduce you to the 20 talented producers who make up this year's cohort.
To meet the participants and read the participant announcement, visit nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...
We are thrilled to introduce you to the producers selected for NSI Business for Producers – Saskatchewan Edition!
This program for Saskatchewan-based mid-career producers started on January 27.
To learn more about the participants and the program, check out: nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...
@cbcradiocanada.bsky.social Presents: AccessWorks, celebrating accessibility and inclusion in our content.
Wednesday, January 20, 12 - 2 p.m. CST
Learn about the Disabled Producers Lab with National Screen Institute executive director Christine Kleckner.
Info: www.eventbrite.ca/e/cbc-presen...
We are hiring a finance coordinator!
We're looking for someone who brings a strong foundation in financial reporting, excellent communication and organizational skills and a passion for problem-solving.
Application deadline: Monday, January 6, 2025
More info at: nsi-canada.ca/finance-coor...
Kema Joseph has joined the National Screen Institute Board of Directors!
As a board member, Kema will play a critical role in shaping the National Screen institute’s mission to serve as a launchpad for creators.
Read more at nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...
Welcome to the participants in the fourth edition of the TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators, presented by the National Screen Institute!
This year’s cohort of 300 incredible participants brings together a creator group full of talent, passion and innovation.
nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...
