Industry Programming Coordinator Andy Marshall talks with Inspirit Foundation, the OAC, Ontario Creates and the Toronto Arts Council about new Funding Programs; developments and trends from a funder’s perspective; tips for grant applications; and how to stay informed of funding opportunities.

Showrunners truly are the creative force driving a television series.   Join Producer Joan Jenkinson as she talks with three vibrant Showrunners and Creators on the scene today: Marsha Greene (Mary Kills People, The Mighty Quinns); Ins Choi (Kim’s Convenience); and Samantha Wan (Second Jen).

A very special case study with Dan Lyon, Telefilm Regional Feature Film Executive for Ontario and Nunavut, Lenin Sivam (writer/director), Warren Sinnathamby and Raji Nair  (producers) about the development of Roobha, the first Canadian feature to explore a young transgender Tamil’s experience.

What does it take to breakthrough to the next level? Join Charles Officer, Cory Bowles, and Joyce Wong as they share what allowed them to leap from shorts to first feature, from shorts to directing TV, and from directing Canadian TV to US TV.  Moderated by Film and Industry Programming Manager Allison Wilson-Forbes.

The newly launched DHX-CMF Kids and Family Development program is bringing funding to projects in a genre that has decreased over the years. This panel brings together top-level leaders in children’s programming to discuss these challenges.

Shadowing is a great way to learn your craft from the inside out - but how does one get a foot in the door?

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Join us for a very special case study with Sedna Fiati as we take a deep dive into the production of Gloria Ui Young Kim’s feature debut, Queen of the Morning Calm, a film about a Korean sex worker trying to make ends meet while dealing with her rambunctious daughter.

If you are interested in being in a writing room, then getting an agent is crucial. Once you have that agent, you want to make sure you’re both on the same page. Learn how to pick a good agent for you and how to best communicate with your agent. Find out how best to strengthen that relationship, work together, and achieve both your goals.