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Industry Updates

Hey there, wonderful filmmaker!

It was such a pleasure seeing everyone at our ConneKt Film Launch Party! You guys are absolutely UNREAL! We had hundreds of people from every single corner of the industry coming to our party! Just WOW! We had broadcasters, casting, production companies, post houses, studios, rental houses, unions, festivals and more. So exciting!

I hope everyone has recovered from TIFF and we are excited to see you at Film Flow on Oct 18th - let’s recharge together!

As we going to the next chapter of the ConneKt Film journey with our platform and more community perks and events, we are always here to listen to you and support your journey! We want to make the better industry with you!

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
30 Sep	NFB x TIFF - {RE}DEFINED
30 Sep	TAC - Artists In The Library
1 Oct	BITS - Horror Development Lab
2 Oct	OAC - Arts mediatiques - projets francophones
6 Oct	IPF - Short Form Series Production
6 Oct	MAC - Fall 2025 Microgrants
8 Oct	OAC - Media Artists Creation Projects
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
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
30 Sep	Alternative Film Festival
13 Sep - 13 Oct	CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (Online)
24 Sep - 3 Oct	Toronto Palestine Film Festival
26 Sep - 5 Oct	Greek International Film Festival
30 Sep	Couch Film Festival
30 Sep - 4 Oct	Toronto Indie Horror Fest
3-4 Oct	Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival
3-4 Oct	The Great Canadian Horror Film Festival
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
18 Oct	ConneKt Film - Film Flow
18 Oct	Luma - Toronto Film Plug
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
29 Oct	CSV - Artist Talk w Munro Ferguson and Midi Ono
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
7-9 Nov	Guelph Film Fest
7-15 Nov	Guelph Film Fest
17 - 22 Nov	Blood In The Snow Film Festival
24 Nov	SES - Sustainable Production Forum

and finally…

Workshop date (registration by)	Link
4 Oct	CSV - Directing Actors
4 Oct	BAO - Meet The Arts & Culture Funders
6 Oct	Hand Eye Society - Grant Writing for Creatives
7 Oct	Toronto Thrive - Pre-Production Planning
8 Oct	CSV - Pre-Production for DP’s
9 Oct	CSV - Producing Your First Short Film
7, 9 Oct	LIFT - Producing Dramatic Film
14, 16 Oct	LIFT - Directing Dramatic 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 (online)
25 Oct	LIFT - Cinematography Fundamentals
16 - 25 Oct (by 5 Oct)	WIFT - Lights! Camera! Learn!
27, 28, 30 Oct	LIFT - Directing Documentary Film
29 Oct	BAO Open Studio+
3, 5 Nov	LIFT - Directing Actors for Narrative
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
20 Nov	CSV - Rethinking Feature Filmmaking Methodologies

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
30 Sep	TIFF - Director, Sales
30 Sep	Corus - Inside Sales Rep
30 Sep	TIFF - Director, Digital
30 Sep	OCAD University - Seasonal Instructor: Documentary Media
1 Oct	Inside Out - Partnerships Manager
1 Oct	Inside Out - Grant Manager
2 Oct	Bell Media - Segment Producer Live Programming
3 Oct	Reel Canada - Production Mng, National Canadian Film Day
3 Oct	Bell Media - Account Executive, Brand Partnerships
3 Oct	Reelworld - Partnerships & Fundraising
3 Oct	Corus - Live Closed Captioner
5 Oct	Bell Media - Video Producer, Editor
6 Oct	Bell Media - Anchor, CP24
6 Oct	9story - Animation Revision Supervision
6 Oct	9story - Animation Revisionist
6 Oct	9story - Compositor
6 Oct	9story - FX Supervisor
6 Oct	CBC - Bilingual Coordinator, Talent Acquisition
7 Oct	CBC - Executive Producer, News & Public Affairs (French)
8 Oct	Bell Media - Sr. Producer, CP24
10 Oct	Corus - Intermidiate Accountant
10 Oct	CBC - Sr Mng, Digital Audience Research
10 Oct	Cossette - Post Producer
10 Oct	Cossette - Sr Art Director/ Copywriter Team
13 Oct	TIFF - Senior Director, Market Operations
13 Oct	U of T - Assistant Professor - Sound in Cinema & Media
16 Oct	Global News - Show Producer
24 Oct	Blue Ant Studios - Finance Manager, Global Channels and Streaming
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
1 Jan 2026	9story - YouTube Data Analyst
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 - 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 - Sales Coordinator
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Director, Post Production
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Production Intern
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - B2B Digital Marketing Specialist
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Coordinator, HR
Open until filled	Cineplex - AV Tech
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	Deluxe Media - Cinema Technician Operator
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	IMAX - Project Coordinator, DMR
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	Mubi - Sr. Marketing Mgr.
Open until filled	NBCUniversal - Director, Sales Planning
Open until filled	Netflix - Publicity Coordinator
Open until filled	Ontario Camera - Client Service Supervisor
Open until filled	Ontario Creates - Program Consultant
Open until filled	Orca Pacific: A Monks Company - Integrated Executive Producer
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 - Sales & Marketing 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 - Producer
Open until filled	Rogers - Presentation Coordinator
Open until filled	Rogers - Mgr, Business Affairs
Open until filled	Rogers - Broadcast Associate
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	TVO - Multi-Skilled Operations Technician
Open until filled	Vosyn - Video Editing Intern
Open until filled	WildBrain - Talent (HR) Systems & Reporting Sr. Specialist

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