Let’s Be Friends.

The work that we do wouldn’t possible without the relationships in the industry that we hold dear, and as we enter our 13th year - it’s time to make things official.

We invite Production Companies, Broadcasters, Funders, Unions, Guilds, and other Industry orgs to become an organizational member of BIPOC TV & Film.
As a Friend of BIPOC TV & Film, your annual membership will help sustain our ongoing work while simultaneously ensuring that your organization is fulfilling their own commitments to contribute towards a more equitable and inclusive Canadian creative industry.

Being FRIENDS comes WITH BENEFITS

  • Round Tables

    An invitation to quarterly round-table discussions to discuss industry issues, check in on DEIB goals, facilitate collaborations, seek feedback and more.

  • Consultation

    Access* to BIPOC TV & Film’s Staff and Board of Directors, who can answer industry questions and provide feedback on your initiatives (i.e. DEIB training, program development, program audits, respectful job descriptions etc.)

    * 1 hr included for friends contributing $4,999 or less / 2 hrs included for friends contributing $5k or more / 3 hrs included for friends contributing $10k+

  • Discounts

    A discounted rate for the sharing of job postings/work opportunities with our community on the upcoming HIRE BIPOC 2.0 platform.

  • More Discounts

    Discounted rates for BIPOC TV & Film’s services including Focus Groups, Workshops and Wide-scale Consultations

  • Recognition

    Your logo listed on our website, as a
    “Friend of BIPOC TV & Film”.

  • Eliminating Barriers

    Knowledge that you are subsidizing program fees for BIPOC Creatives by allowing us to keep our programming barrier-free, while continuing our important advocacy and community building work!

The suggested annual membership contribution is based on your organization’s yearly revenue:

$250k or less yearly revenue

$500/year

$251k to $500k yearly revenue

$1,000/year

$501k to $1M yearly revenue

$5,000/year

$1M+ to $2M yearly revenue

$2,500/year

$2M+ to $3M yearly revenue

$10,000/year

$3M and over yearly revenue

$15,000/year

Want to be BEST FRIENDS?

Whether you’re looking to support a specific initiative or form a long-term strategic partnership, there are many ways to become Best Friends with us, through working with us on a specific initiative.

We work best with partners who are committed to the principles of trust-based philanthropy and who demonstrate a commitment to anti-racism, reconciliation and social justice through their policies, practices, organizational culture and leadership.

Thinking of an initiative not listed here? Customized partnerships to suit your organization’s needs are also available. Please get in touch to discuss further!

  • Starting at $5,000

    Align your brand with thought leadership and support dialogues on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the screen media industry.

  • Starting at $10,000

    Obtain valuable feedback and market insights from the BIPOC community on your upcoming film or television show through a private feedback screening.

  • Starting at $25,000

    Be at the forefront of Canada’s creative future by partnering with us to host an in-person event such as a networking mixer or promotional or market test film screening.

  • Starting at $35,000

    Support one of our high-impact programs designed to develop talent, foster entrepreneurship, and promote diversity in the screen media industry.

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