Since 2020 with the new Government initiatives, funding and programs for Black creators what important advances have been made in the industry if any? Has there been a significant increase in the number of Black leadership and decision-making roles, and of Black and Racialized Artists appearing in film, television, behind the scenes, directing and producing? This discussion will feature some of Toronto's top Black industry Creatives who will talk about the changes and advancements if any that have been made and what they have been able to accomplish over the last year and a half.

Moderator: Furqan Mohamed (Writer)

Panellists:

• Anthony Q Farrell, Showrunner and Executive Producer (Overlord and the Underwoods)

• Joan Jenkinson, Executive Director (Black Screen Office)

• Kadon Douglas, Executive Director (BIPOC TV and Film)

Get more info at torontoblackfilm.com. The 10th annual Toronto Black Film Festival runs from February 16-21, 2022.