October Opportunities: Elevate Your Film Career & BIG Announcement 🚀

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 there, wonderful filmmaker! 🎬

How are you feeling as we step into October? Whether you’re riding a creative high or navigating a few bumps, remember: you’re never alone on this journey. Our ConneKt Film community is here to lift each other up, share opportunities, and cheer for every milestone - big or small.

We’re rolling out something truly special for you: the ConneKt & Thrive Mentorship. Our goal is simple - to support you with encouragement, guidance, and meaningful connections that help you move forward with confidence.

✨ We’ll be sharing all the details very soon, so stay tuned for your chance to get involved!

A message from our founder, Anya Vagabova:
“As someone who’s navigated the ups and downs of the film industry (and started over in a new country!), I know how powerful it is to have people in your corner. That’s why I’m so excited to connect with you through this mentorship - to provide the support and connections you need to reach your goals and dreams faster. Let’s dream big together - and make those dreams real.”

And if you’ve loved our past events, don’t miss your chance to connect and recharge at Film Flow on October 18th! Grab your ticket by Wednesday, October 8th to enjoy the early bird discount. Let’s make memories and new connections together.

Our team is always here to listen, support, and help you shape a brighter film industry together. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create next! 🌟

ConneKt Film Launch Party - Photo credit: Lu Chau @Photagonist

As always, below you’ll find a handpicked collection of the latest grant deadlines, job opportunities, industry events, and curated resources to help you make the last of the summer (and beyond). Thank you for being such an essential part of our community. Let’s keep growing, creating, and conneKting together!

Deadline	Link
8 Oct	OAC - Media Artists Creation Projects
9 Oct	BANFF Spark Accelerator for Women in the Business of Media
10 Oct	ISO - Production Program
14 Oct	ISO - Sector Development Program
15 Oct	TAC - Media Artists Program: Creation
16 Oct	CMF - Interactive Digital Media - Digital Creators Pilot Program
16 Oct (first closing date)	CMF - Broadcaster Envelope Program (Diverse Languages)
16 Oct (first closing date)	CMF - Broadcaster Envelope (English & French): Development
16 Oct (first closing date)	CMF - Broadcaster Envelope (English & French): Production
17 Oct	Canadian Academy - Misdirect: The Nick Nemeroff Comedy Grant
20 Oct	ISO x YouTube - Podcasting program
27 Oct	TAIS - Digital Artist in Residence
29 Oct	Rogers Series Fund
31 Oct	Telefilm - Festivals Program
31 Oct	NOHFC - Film & Television Program
14 Nov	NFB - Filmmaker Assistance Program
16 Nov	Lyons - Canadian Film Scholarship
20 Nov	CMF - Slate Development Pilot Program: Track Record Applicants
20 Nov	CMF - Slate Development Pilot Program: Alternative Access Applicants
20 Nov	CMF - Sector Development Support
24 Nov	Telefilm - Promotion Program - Industry Initiatives
2 Dec	Bell Fund - TV MPF Stream
8 Dec	CMF - Interactive Digital Media: Conceptualization Program
8 Dec	CMF - Interactive Digital Media: Iteration Program
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Francophone Minority: Development
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Northern Incentive: Development
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Northern Incentive: Production
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Predevelopment Funding
8 Dec	CMF - Program for Black and Racialized Communities: Development & Predevelopment
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Quebec French Regional Development
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Quebec French Regional Production Incentive
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Broadcaster Envelope (English & French): Development
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Broadcaster Envelope Program (Diverse Languages)
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Broadcaster Envelope (English & French): Production
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Linear - Anglophone Minority
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Linear - English Regional Production Bonus
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Linear - Francophone Minority: Production
18 Dec	Ontario Creates - Marketing and Distribution Initiative Program
01 Mar, 2026	ISO - Travel Program
Mar, 2026	IPF - Short Form Series Development Program
Rolling Deadline (until full)	WSC & IPF - Coaching Program (English & French)
Rolling Deadline	Film Independent - Fiscal Sponsorship
Rolling Deadline	Film Independent - Sloan Distribution Grant
Rolling Deadline	IPF - Industry Development
Rolling Deadline	CISF - Bespoke Business Clinics
Rolling Deadline	RBC - BIPOC Emerging Producer Lending Program
Rolling Deadline	MPI - Filmmaker Grant
Rolling Deadline	BSO - Mid-Career Accelerator
Rolling Deadline	BSO - Office Hours Mentorship
Rolling Deadline	Toronto Arts Council - Black Arts Projects
Open till 31 March 2026	CMF - Accessibility Support

Event Date	Link
13 Sep - 13 Oct	CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (Online)
3-8 Oct	Commffest
6-9 Oct	Toronto Arthouse Film Festival
8 Oct	The Latin Forum
9-19 Oct	IFFSA Toronto
9 Oct	CSV - Odea to Joyce: Opening Reception
10-13 Oct	Muslim International Film Festival
14-19 Oct	Female Eye Film Festival
14-26 Oct	Reelworld Film Festival
15-19 Oct	Toronto After Dark Film Festival
16-19 Oct	aluCine Latin Film + Media Festival
16-26 Oct	Toronto Latin American Film Festival
17-26 Oct	Hamilton Film Festival
18 Oct	ConneKt Film - Film Flow
18-26 Oct	Barrie Film Festival
21-26 Oct	Planet in Focus International Film Festival
23 Oct - 2 Nov	Windsor International Film Festival
23-25 Oct	Durham Region International Film Festival
24 Oct - 2 Nov	The Forest City Film Festival
28 Oct	The Forest City Youth Film Festival
29 Oct	CBC - Climate Storytelling Producer Learning Roundtable
29 Oct	CSV - Halloween Video Chuck
1 Nov	CSV - Artist Talk w Munro Ferguson and Midi Ono
1-2 Nov	Toronto Youth Shorts
5-15 Nov	Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
6 Nov	TAIS Animation Showcase
6-8 Nov	CineFAM Film Festival
6-8 Nov	Ottawa Canadian Film Festival
6-9 Nov	Diaspora Film Festival
7-9 Nov	Toronto International Music Video Festival
7-15 Nov	Guelph Film Fest
16, 20-30 Nov	Ekran - Toronto Polish Film Festival
17 - 22 Nov	Blood In The Snow Film Festival
21-23 Nov	Breakthroughs Film Festival
24 Nov	SES - Sustainable Production Forum
6-7 Dec	Filmi - Toronto’s South Asian Film Festival

Workshop date (registration by)	Link
7 Oct	Toronto Thrive - Pre-Production Planning
8 Oct	CSV - Pre-Production for DP’s
9 Oct	CSV - Producing Your First Short Film
15 Oct	CSV - Grant Writing Essentials
17 Oct	CSV - Empathetic Documentary: Cinematography + Directing
18 Oct	LIFT - Lighting Fundamentals
21, 23 Oct	LIFT - Assistant Director
25 Oct	LIFT - Cinematography Fundamentals
27, 28, 30 Oct	LIFT - Directing Documentary Film
29 Oct	BAO Open Studio+
3 Nov	Hand Eye Society - Grant Writing for Creatives
4, 6 Nov	LIFT - ARRI and Aaton 16mm Cameras
5 Nov	CSV - Intro to Screenwriting
8 Nov	LIFT - Super 8 Filmmaking Intensive
9 Nov	LIFT - Voice Over Technique
10, 12 Nov	LIFT - Directing Actors for Narrative: Part 2
13, 20 Nov	LIFT - Storyboarding
15 Nov	LIFT - Camera Assisting
20 Nov	CSV - Rethinking Feature Filmmaking Methodologies
20, 27 Nov	CSV - Independence under Austerity

and finally…

Some companies are hiring multiple positions: Ajax Creatives, Soho VFX, Company 3, Corus Entertainment, Blue Ant Media, Rogers Communications, CBC/Radio Canada, MLSE, Moonlight Studio, Fujifilm, Spin Master, Method Studios, Side FX, Guru Studio, Landmark Cinemas, IMAX, Cineplex and you can find more job opportunities below.

Deadline	Link
7 Oct	CBC - Executive Producer, News & Public Affairs (French)
8 Oct	Bell Media - Sr. Producer, CP24
8 Oct	Inside Out - Partnerships Manager
10 Oct	Corus - Intermediate Accountant
10 Oct	Cossette - Post Producer
10 Oct	TIFF - Graphic Designer
10 Oct	TMU - Media & Instruction Technology Technician
13 Oct	TIFF - Sr. Director, Market Operations
13 Oct	TIFF - Coordinator TIFF Cinematheque Programming
13 Oct	U of T - Assistant Professor - Sound in Cinema & Media
15 Oct	Strut Entertainment - Project Manager, Music and Talent
16 Oct	Global News - Show Producer
17 Oct	Grayson Music - Client Reception & Service
17 Oct	TIFF - Senior Philanthropy Officer
19 Oct	Cineplex - AV Tech
19 Oct	TIFF - Usher
19 Oct	TIFF - Concessions Attendant
20 Oct	TIFF - Director, Sales
20 Oct	TIFF - Sr. Director - Market Operations, Administration & Enablement
20 Oct	TIFF - Director, Digital
20 Oct	CBC - Sr. Writer, About That
24 Oct	Blue Ant Studios - Finance Mgr., Global Channels and Streaming
26 Oct	McWood Studios - Scenic Carpenter Fabricator
26 Oct	Reelworld - Managing Director
8 Nov	Pink Triangle Press - Sales, Fundraising & Philanthropy Account Manager
14 Nov	DGC - National Executive Director
28 Nov	ACTRA - Associate Business Representative
Open until filled	2D House - Receptionist
Open until filled	2D House - Lighting and Grip Technician
Open until filled	2D House - Studio Representative
Open until filled	2D House - Driver/Swing
Open until filled	Ajax Creative - Producer
Open until filled	Ajax Creative - Post Producer
Open until filled	Ajax Creative - Finance Coordinator
Open until filled	Ajax Creative - Project Coordinator
Open until filled	Amazon MGM Studios - Theatrical Publicity Specialist
Open until filled	BBIC - Manager
Open until filled	Blue Ant Studios - Master Control Operator
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Executive Assistant
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Director, Post Production
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Production Intern
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Coordinator, HR
Open until filled	Company 3 - VFX Paint Artist
Open until filled	Company 3 - Compositing Supervisor
Open until filled	Company 3 - Match Move / Tracker
Open until filled	Company 3 - Sr. Flame Artist
Open until filled	Company 3 - Sr. Compositor
Open until filled	Company 3 - CG Pipeline TD
Open until filled	Critical Mass - Group Creative Director (Art)
Open until filled	Dentsu - Production Coordinator
Open until filled	DEPT - Sr. Copywriter
Open until filled	DEPT - Lead Motion Designer
Open until filled	DEPT - Sr. Motion Designer & Illustrator
Open until filled	Elevation Pictures - Accounting Associate, Royalties & Reporting
Open until filled	Elevation Pictures - HR & Operations Manager
Open until filled	Entertainment Partners - Intermediate Accountant
Open until filled	Festwave Institute - Film Festival Programmer
Open until filled	Festwave Institute - Film Festival Programmer Assistant
Open until filled	Guru - General Application
Open until filled	Guru - Sr. 3D FX Supervisor
Open until filled	Guru - Digital Design Lead
Open until filled	Guru - Project Mgr, Studio Relocation & Construction
Open until filled	Guru - Studio Office & Events Coordinator
Open until filled	Hogarth - Sr. Post Producer
Open until filled	Hogarth - Sr. Motion Designer
Open until filled	IMAX - Project Coordinator, DMR
Open until filled	Monks - Integrated Executive Producer
Open until filled	Monks - Sr. Media Planner
Open until filled	Monks - Director, Media Strategy & Planning
Open until filled	Monks - Social and Content Strategist
Open until filled	Monks - Content Manager
Open until filled	Moonlight Studio - Ads Manager
Open until filled	Moonlight Studio - Studio Stage Manager
Open until filled	Moonlight Studio - Social Media Manager
Open until filled	Moonlight Studio - Finance Management
Open until filled	Pixomondo VFX - Software Engineer
Open until filled	Pixomondo - General Application
Open until filled	Purple Dog Post - Jr Online Editor
Open until filled	Purple Dog Post - Post Production Coordinator
Open until filled	Rocket Science VFX - Compositor
Open until filled	Rodex FX - Mock-up Artist - Expression of Interest
Open until filled	Rogers - Field Camera Operator/Editor
Open until filled	Rogers - Presentation Coordinator
Open until filled	Rogers - Mgr, Business Affairs
Open until filled	Rogers - Broadcast Associate
Open until filled	Rogers - Digital Audio Producer
Open until filled	Rogers - Writer, Italian OMNI News
Open until filled	Roku - Sr. Content Acquisition Mgr.
Open until filled	Roku - Content Merchandising Mgr. International
Open until filled	Shaftesbury - Development Executive
Open until filled	SideFX - 3D Software Developer
Open until filled	SideFX - Sr Compositing Software Developer/Technical Director
Open until filled	Soho VFX - VFX Production Coordinator
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Houdini FX Artist
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Compositor
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Lighting Artist
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Animator
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Character Animator
Open until filled	Soho - Tracking Artist
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Rigger
Open until filled	SpinMaster - Design Lead
Open until filled	Spin VFX - Pipeline Supervisor
Open until filled	Spin VFX - Sr. Accountant
Open until filled	Spin Master - Production Coordinator
Open until filled	TFO - ONFR Director (French)
Open until filled	TFO - Sr Operations Technician (French)
Open until filled	Vosyn - Video Editing Intern
Open until filled	The Walt Disney Studios - Mgr., Publicity & Influencer Marketing
Open until filled	Warner Bros. Discovery - Director, Legal, Labor Relations
Open until filled	WildBrain - Talent (HR) Systems & Reporting Sr. Specialist
Open until filled	Y Media Group - Video Editor

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