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ConneKt Film is a film community that helps filmmakers at all levels to connect, grow, and succeed by centralizing all film opportunities in Toronto, including networking events, festivals, grants, and job openings, right in your inbox!

We aim to reduce the time spent searching for film opportunities and provide you with the crucial information you need to focus on what matters the most - your career!

Industry Updates

Hey ConneKt Film Community,

Happy Pride, and happy Canada Day! This month is packed with festival partnerships, industry opportunities, funding, jobs, and resources to help you grow. Let's get into it.

Festival Partnerships

We're proud to partner with Toronto Turkish Film Festival for a special short film program on July 1st at 7:00 PM at CineCycle. Our founder Anya Vagabova will be moderating the Q&A as well. Screening and social - all in one night. Come celebrate Canada Day with us! Use code CONNEKT20 for 20% off tickets, valid for the full festival run (July 1–5). Get your tickets here.

We're a proud Media Partner at Vaughan Film Festival! Join us for International Screenings on July 7 & 8 and use code CONNEKT for 20% off your tickets. Get them here.

Industry Opportunities

TIFF is hiring with events in June and July, and applications open until July 3rd. If you've been thinking about joining one of Canada's most iconic film institutions, now's your chance. See open roles and apply here

In the “Grants” section below, you'll also find programs that can help you level up your career.

Congratulations

Congrats to the Bell Fund 2026 Production Program recipients and the 2026 CSC nominees - we're so proud of you all!

As always, there's a lot happening in our community and we're grateful to be part of your journey. See you out there!

Scroll down for grants, events, workshops, and jobs - all curated for you. ✨

Join us on July 1st for a wonderful night of films and networking!

Check out these amazing funding opportunities, call for submissions and programs that are coming up.

Deadline	Link
30 June	TAC - Animating Historic Sites
2 July	Sundance - From Script to Screens: Writing Your Micro-Series
6 July	Reel Asian TV Writing Program
6 July	POV - Media Training Program
7 July	Telefilm - Feature Films - Production - French
7 July	Telefilm - Medium to Large-Scale Festivals
8 July	ISO - Sector Development
9 July	AccessCBC - Scripted (Drama & Comedy)
9 July	AccessCBC - Kids (Animated or Live-action)
9 July	AccessCBC - Podcast
10 July	CMF - Sector Development Support: Organizational Advancement Stream
15 July	Design in Action: ADC National Assistant Design Program
15 July	Design Futures: ADC’s National Mentorship Program
20 July	Academy Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting
22 July	Ontario Creates - Industry Development Program
23 July	Canadian Academy - Women in Post
25 July	Tasveer Film Fund
27 July	WGC - The Cohort
31 July	NOHFC - Film & Television
31 July	IFFSA Talent Fund
1 Aug	City of Toronto - Creative Industries Funding: Film
4 Aug	TAC - Visual/Media Arts Projects: Presentation
4 Aug	TAC - Creative Communities Projects
7 Aug	Forest City Film Festival Project Pitch
17 Aug	TAC - Creative Enquiry Lab
19 Aug	Rogers Documentary Fund
27 Aug	Ontario Creates - Enterprise Fund
11 Sep	Telefilm - Feature - Development
14 Sep	Ontario Creates - IP Fund - Interactive Content
15 Sep	CMF - Interactive Digital Media: Innovation & Experimentation Program
22 Sep	Ontario Creates - IP Fund - Linear Content
24 Sep	CMF - Interactive Digital Media: Commercial Projects Program - Main Stream
25 Sep	Telus Fund - Development
25 Sep	Telus Fund - Production
25 Sep	Telus Fund - Post-Launch
29 Sep	Ontario Arts Council - Arts médiatiques – projets francophones
1 Oct	CMF - Digital Creators Pilot Program
7 Oct	CCA - Circulation and Touring
8 Oct	Ontario Creates - Media Artists Creation Projects
10 Oct	NFB - Filmmaker Assistance Program
15 Oct	TAC - Media Artists Program: Creation
21 Oct	CCA - International Residencies
31 Oct	Telefilm - General Admission Festivals
31 Oct	NOHFC - Film & Television
Oct	IPF - Short Form Series Production
10 Nov	CMF - Interactive Digital Media: Prototyping Program
12 Nov	CMF - Linear: Slate Development Pilot Program: Track Record Applicants
17 Nov	Telefilm - Career Development Initiatives
Rolling Deadline	CCA - Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities Fund
Rolling Deadline	CCA - Representation and Promotion
Rolling Deadline	CCA - Micro-grants
Rolling Deadline	CCA - Artistic Creation
Rolling Deadline	CCA - Sector Support, Innovation and Development
Rolling Deadline	TAC - Black Arts Projects
Rolling Deadline	CISF - Bespoke Business Clinics
Rolling Deadline	IPF - Industry Development
Rolling Deadline	MPI - Filmmaker Grant
Rolling Deadline	RBC - BIPOC Emerging Producer Lending Program

Event Date	Link
25 June - 19 July	ICFF - IncluCity Festival
26 June - 23 August	Toronto Outdoor Picture Show
29 June	Canadian Academy - Info Session - Women in Post
1 July	TTFF x ConneKt Film - Showcase & Social - Out of Comfort Zone
1-5 July	Toronto Turkish Film Festival
6-9 July	Vaughan International Film Festival
18 July	CAFTCAD Wardrobe Sale
18 July	VOICE OVER: Performances in response to films
23-26 July	Future of Film Showcase
24 July - 1 August	Toronto Arab Film Festival
27 July - 2 August	Peruvian Film Festival
13-16 August	Windsor International Black Film Festival
4-12 September	CaribbeanTales International Film Festival
8-13 September	CaribbeanTales International Film Festival
10-20 September	TIFF
10-16 September	TIFF: The Market
14-16 September	Access Canada Summit

Workshop date (registration by)	Link
11, 18 July (by July 5)	WIFT - Business Booster
7 July	LIFT - Art Direction for Film
9 July	Sundance - Bridging Divides Through Storytelling
11 July	LIFT - Bolex 16mm Cameras
13, 15 July	LIFT - Assistant Directing
14, 16 July	LIFT - Voice Over Techniques
20, 22 July	LIFT - Script Supervision
21, 28 July	LIFT - Storyboarding
24 July	CCE - The Animation Editor’s Café
25 July	LIFT - Location Sound Recording
25-26 July	CSC Masterclass: Luc Montpellier CSC ASC & Mark Kueper, Colourist
27, 29 July	LIFT - The Art of the Interview

and finally…

Deadline	Link
30 June	TSN - Multi-Media Content Creator
2 July	The Morning Show (TMS 2) - Producer
2 July	The Morning Show (TMS 2) - Show Producer
2 July	The Morning Show (TMS 2) - Morning Show Host & Anchor
2 July	Bell - Mgr. Finance
3 July	TIFF - Coordinator, Ground Transportation
3 July	CBC - Executive Producer, Live & Daily News
3 July	TIFF - Airport Greeter Supervisor
3 July	DSO - Bookkeeper
3 July	Global News - Control Room Technician
3 July	Global News - TV Assistant
3 July	CBC - Environmental Sustainability Lead, Business & Rights
3 July	Corus - Traffic Coordinator
5 July	CBC - Sr. Manager, Acquired Content & Feature Film, B&R
5 July	Inside Out - Director of Development
6 July	Dome Productions - Flex Operator
6 July	The Morning Show - Entertainment Reporter/Producer - Digital Broadcast Journalist
6 July	TVO - Vice President, Strategy and Planning
7 July	CBC News Network - Sr. Writer
7 July	CBC - Business Sr. Reporter
7 July	CBC - Administrative Assistant, Office of General Manager, Entertainment
7 July	TIFF - Coordinator, Market Event Production
8 July	Bell Media - Sr. Business Affairs Lead
8 July	The Morning Show (TMS 2) - Video Editor
8 July	CBC - Producer, Front Burner
9 July	CBC - Content & Production Manager (French)
9 July	CBC - Producer-Host (French)
9 July	Corus - Broadcast Technician - News Technology
9 July	Corus - Office Services Coordinator - News Technology
10 July	TIFF - Coordinator, Market Event & Programming
10 July	TIFF - Coordinator, Market Screening Sales
10 July	TIFF - Coordinator, Market Exhibition Sales
10 July	TIFF - Coordinator, Advertising & Promotions
13 July	Global News - Producer/Editor
13 July	TAC & TAF - Director, Development & Engagement
14 July	CBC News - Sr. Producer, Late Dayside
14 July	CBC News - Sr. Producer, Early Dayside
15 July	Corus Radio - Swing Announcer
17 July	CBC - Sr. Broadcast Technologist
31 July	TIFF - Project Manager, Market
31 July	TIFF - Finance & Procurement Lead
31 July	Blue Ant Media - Content Deliveries Coordinator
31 July	Blue Ant Media - Language Assets Coordinator
31 July	Blue Ant Media - Integration Asset Coordinator
27 Aug	Sony - Business Manager
Open until filled	Amazon MGM Studios - Post Production Executive
Open until filled	Amazon MGM Studios - Coordinator, Canadian Originals
Open until filled	Prime Video Marketing - Sr. Program Manager, Commercials
Open until filled	Amazon Prime Video - Head of Content Acquisition
Open until filled	Amazon Prime Video - Sr. O&O Marketing Mgr
Open until filled	Amazon Prime Video - Sr. Marketing Manager
Open until filled	Ajax Creative - Director
Open until filled	Archipelago Productions - Office Intern
Open until filled	Avid - Enterprise Customer Success Manager
Open until filled	Bespoke Audio Visual - Production Manager
Open until filled	Blue Ant Media - Associate Editor
Open until filled	Blue Ant Media - Marketing Mgr. Studios and Rights
Open until filled	Blue Ant Media - Media Asset Technician
Open until filled	Blue Ant Media - Marketing Mgr. Canadian Television
Open until filled	Blue Ant Media - Master Control Operator
Open until filled	Blue Ant Media - Marketing Manager, Consumer Shows
Open until filled	Blue Ant Media - Marketing Specialist
Open until filled	Blue Ant Media - Senior Strategist, YouTube
Open until filled	Boat Rocker - Executive Assistant
Open until filled	Canada Film Equipment - Camera Tech
Open until filled	Canon Canada - Sales Consultant
Open until filled	Canon Canada - Inventory Planning Associate Analyst
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Head of Production
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Sr. Producer, Digital Originals
Open until filled	Collider - Movie List Writer
Open until filled	Collider - Movies & TV Features Writer
Open until filled	Collider - High-Performance Writer (TV)
Open until filled	Collider Network TV Writer
Open until filled	Company 3 - Sr. Engineering Director, Post-production & VFX
Open until filled	Company 3 - Supervisor Data I/O
Open until filled	Dentsu - Coordinator, Audio & Video
Open until filled	Division 88 - Video Editor
Open until filled	DSO - Facilitators
Open until filled	DULCEDO Management - Talent Agent
Open until filled	Film & Event Solutions - Two-Way Radio Technician & Field Specialist
Open until filled	FOLKS - Sr. FX Artist
Open until filled	FOLKS - Asset Generalist Sr. Artist
Open until filled	Guru Studio - 3D FX Artist
Open until filled	Guru Studio - YouTube Channel Manager
Open until filled	Hotsets Film - Painters / Scenic Painters
Open until filled	IMAX - Designer, Theatre Design
Open until filled	IMAX - Installation Coordinator, Theatre Operations
Open until filled	Inside Out - Fundraising Committee Member (Volunteer)
Open until filled	Leo - Account Supervisor
Open until filled	Lionsgate - Sr. Accountant, Content Finance
Open until filled	Lionsgate - Senior Accountant, Reporting Finance
Open until filled	Media Entertainment Network - Sr. Colourist
Open until filled	Media Entertainment Network - Comedy Screenwriter/Story Producer
Open until filled	Mr. X - Animator
Open until filled	Muse Entertainment - Development Assistant - Unscripted & Documentary
Open until filled	New Metric Media - YouTube Channels Coordinator
Open until filled	NBCUniversal - Executive Assistant
Open until filled	NBCUniversal - Media Manager
Open until filled	NFB - Director General, Indigenous Programming & Strategy
Open until filled	Paramount - Vice President Sales, Theatrical Distribution
Open until filled	Pelmorex - Producteur Media MM- Temps partiel
Open until filled	Rodeo FX - Post-Production Producer
Open until filled	Roku - Sr. Account Executive Media & Entertainment
Open until filled	Sony Canada - Business Manager
Open until filled	Spin Master - Film Editor
Open until filled	Spin Master - Administrator, Accounts Payable
Open until filled	Spin Master - Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Open until filled	Spin VFX - Creative Director
Open until filled	Spin VFX - Systems Administrator
Open until filled	Sportsnet - Production Manager
Open until filled	Sportsnet - Content Specialist
Open until filled	Sportsnet - Graphics Operator
Open until filled	Starcom - Director, Media Planning
Open until filled	Street Voices - Program Assistant - Media Training Program
Open until filled	TFO - Assistant principal à la production ONFR
Open until filled	TFS - Program Advisor
Open until filled	TFS - Employer Engagement & Partnerships Specialist
Open until filled	Tendril - Sr. Artist
Open until filled	The Pub - Assistant Editor
Open until filled	TSC - Show Host
Open until filled	Untold Studios - Runner - VFX
Open until filled	Untold Studios - Producer - VFX
Open until filled	Untold Studios - Production Manager - VFX
Open until filled	Untold Studios - CG Supervisor - VFX
Open until filled	Untold Studios - Lighting Artist
Open until filled	Untold Studios - FX Artist
Open until filled	Untold Studios - Compositor
Open until filled	Untold Studios - Production Coordinator
Open until filled	Untold Studios - Production Assistant - VFX
Open until filled	WildBrain Studios - Line Producer (Feature)
Open until filled	WildBrain - Manager, Payroll & Benefits
Open until filled	WildBrain - Legal Counsel
Open until filled	680 NewsRadio - Anchor Reporter
General Application	Company 3 - Production Coordinator
General Application	Company 3 - FX Artist
General Application	Company 3 - Digital Matte Painter
General Application	Company 3 - Compositor
General Application	Company 3 - CG Generalist
General Application	Company 3 - Head of CG
General Application	Company 3 - VFX Producer
General Application	Company 3 - Lighter

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