Join our board / visioning committee!
We are currently looking for 2-3 new board members. If you are committed to anti-racism, reconciliation and shaking up Canada’s TV and film industry, submit a nomination/proposal by March 4, 2022.
BIPOC TV & FILM is a national movement championing and advocating for Black People, Indigenous People, and People of Colour working, creating and leading in Canada’s film and television industry. For 10 years, BIPOC TV & FILM has been a vocal advocate for representation in front and behind the camera, racial equity and justice in the TV and film industry. We are passionate about the advancement and empowerment of Indigenous, Black and People of Colour in the industry – from aspiring to emerging to established professionals.
Over the years, BIPOC TV & FILM has grown from being a 100% volunteer-run grassroots collective, to a registered non-profit in 2020. We hired our first Executive Director in January 2021!
As we continue to evolve and grow, we are building on our advocacy work, expanding our programming, and developing new partnerships with community and industry.
We are currently looking to add 2-3 people to our board or Visioning Committee, as we like to call it, who are committed to anti-racism, reconciliation and shaking up Canada’s TV and film industry.
It’s important to us that our Visioning Committee (Board) reflect our community and align with our values.
We are specifically looking for people who meet the following criteria:
Identify as Black, Indigenous or as a Person of Colour
Work in the Canadian screen sector (film, TV, interactive digital media)
Be at least 19 years old
Be familiar with BIPOC TV & Film’s activities, work and community
Have expertise in production, creative leadership, movement-building, organizing, human resources, labour/employment rights, nonprofit or entertainment law or government relations and advocacy
What you can expect as a board member:
To attend up to 5 board meetings per year
To join committees (advocacy, programming, fundraising, governance or other ad hoc committees as needed)
To help guide and strategize to maximize our impact
To care for the financial wellbeing of the organization
To represent the organization on industry advisory committees or at consultations
To make a financial and/or time commitment with your expertise as an in-kind contribution to the organization
To propose/nominate yourself as a candidate, please complete this form. If you have any questions, please contact admin@bipoctvandfilm.com.