Resources
At BIPOC TV & Film, we are committed to providing the tools, knowledge, and opportunities that empower Indigenous, Black, and racialized creators to succeed in the screen media industry. Whether you're an emerging filmmaker, a seasoned producer, or a media professional looking to take the next step in your career, our curated resources are here to support you.
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Documentary Organization of Canada
Canada Media Producers Association
ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists)
Canadian Actors’ Equity Association
AQPM (Association québécoise de la production médiatique)
Canadian Society of Cinematographers
AMPIA (Alberta Media Production Industries Association)
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Evaluating Racial Equity in Canada’s Screen Sector. Racial Equity Media Collective
Understanding Inclusive Business Practices Amongst Canadian Producers. I.M.P.A.C.T.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Report. Writers Guild of Canada
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set in black - a global directory of Black production designers and art department workers
Access Reelworld - a searchable database of Canadian BIPOC crew, production staff, talent and executives
Collective Bunch - an online database of above and below-the-line crew and talent
Directors.ca - discover the most talented directors in Canada
Black Women Film Directory - emerging and established Black filmmakers and media artists in Canada
POV Film Alumni - entry-level to established industry professionals
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DOC Business Concierge - provides BIPOC producers with the opportunity to sign up for a consultation session with a veteran producing and business affairs consultant to get project-specific advice, telling them exactly what they need to know, precisely when they need it most. You can learn more and book a session at docorg.ca. DOC Business Concierge is open to all DOC BIPOC members at no cost.
Creatives Empowered IBPOC Consultants Directory - is a directory and resource available for those seeking consultation for various expertise on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility. The free-to-access and free-to-register directory is designed for individuals + organizations who want to diversify their staff, contractors, membership, programming and audiences. Find the right expertise and sign up at creativesempowered.ca.
CISF Business Clinic, Free Templates & Webinars
Business Affairs Basics & Learn By Doing Series - a series of recorded webinars facilitated by producers Sidney Chiu and Michelle Wong. Watch and access slides for Business Affairs Basics and the Learn By Doing Series. These initiatives were led by the Canadian Independent Screen Fund (CISF)—with support from BIPOC TV & Film, Creatives Empowered, Vancouver International Asian Film Festival, Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative and Film PEI—to build capacity and strengthen the business acumen of BIPOC producers in Canada.
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ADVANCE RECONCILIATION
PACT (Pledge, Activate, Cultivate, Thrive), presented by The Shine Network Institute and the National Screen Institute
PACT is an online cultural humility and competency certificate course designed to educate and enlighten non-Indigenous partners within the Canadian screen sector, including unions, guilds, broadcasters, production executives, production companies, Showrunners, Directors, and Producers. The principles and values presented within the course are a launchpad on your journey to creating safer, more equitable and ethical spaces for your Indigenous partners and colleagues. This is a crucial step as Indigenous People redefine and reclaim space within a sector that has not been inclusive or respectful of Indigenous voices, processes, and protocols.
On-Screen Protocols & Pathways: A Media Production Guide to Working with First Nations, Metis and Inuit Communities, Cultures, Concepts and Stories
Indigenous Peoples in Toronto - An Introduction for Newcomers Guide
To help you better understand Canada’s Indigenous history, the City of Toronto, in collaboration with the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI), created the Indigenous Peoples in Toronto - An Introduction for Newcomers guide. The guide is an easy-to-understand introduction to the rich history, cultures and perspectives of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
In this guide, you will find:
information on Indigenous history in Toronto
teachings on the contemporary lives of the Indigenous populations of Ontario
tools to help you respectfully interact with different cultures (in particular with Indigenous Peoples) and gain cultural awareness
suggestions on places you and your family can visit to learn about Indigenous Peoples
ideas on how to build relationships with Indigenous communities