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Alumni at BANFF World Media Festival 2025

National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Aug 7

The 25th anniversary of the #GimliInternationalFilmFestival wrapped on July 27, where Ande Brown was named the winner of the RBC $15,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition.

Congrats to Ande and all of the finalists!

@nsicanada.bsky.social is thrilled to provide mentorship to the winner.

Twelve people pose together on a stage in front of a projection screen displaying the GIFF and RBC logos. Two people kneel at the front near a blue director’s chair labeled 'Ande Brown.' The rest of the group stands behind them. On Screen Manitoba, RBC and Gimli International Film Festival banners flank both sides of the group.

National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Jun 11

We’re proud to be a founding signatory of the Canadian Screen Industry Statement of Values—a sector-wide commitment to building a screen industry rooted in inclusion, accountability and care.

Read the statement and join us: canadianvalues.my.canva.site

#CanadianScreenValues #Banff2025

Graphic titled 'Canadian Screen Industry Statement of Values' overlaid on a waving Canadian flag. A list of 11 values appears:

1. Representation
2. Reflection
3. Showcase
4. Reconciliation
5. Diversity
6. Access
7. Support
8. Collaboration
9. Sustainability
10. Accountability
11. Equity

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National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Jun 9

#BanffWorldMediaFestival is underway and we’re celebrating the amazing alumni featured in the Indigenous Screen Summit, Netflix-BANFF Diversity of Voices, panel talks and Rockie Award nominations!

Congratulations to all!

Read more at: nsi-canada.ca/banff-world-...

Celebrating alumni participating in this year’s Banff World Media Festival including Sonya Ballantyne, Jessica Landry and Ravi Steve.

CBC New Indigenous Voices 2025: participants announced

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · May 23

Study up on imagineNATIVE's 25th anniversary! The 2025 Festival Catalogue is available now on Issuu. Print copies will be available on-site at the in-person Festival in Toronto from June 3-8, 2025 with pay-what-you-can pricing.

📖 issuu.com/imagineNATIVE/docs/2025_imagineNATIVE_catalogue

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National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Jun 3

#imagineNATIVE2025 is underway!

In Toronto from June 3-8 and online from June 9-15, join in this massive celebration of Indigenous storytelling.

Official selections include films, digital and interactive works and audio works.

Read more at: nsi-canada.ca/imaginenativ...

#festivalpartner

A young girl in pajamas sits on a bed talking with an adult who is sitting beside her. They are warmly lit by a pink lamp on a nightstand, which is surrounded by plush toys and drawings.

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National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · May 27

CBC New Indigenous Voices 2025 is underway!

Welcome to the 10 creators in this year's program. Each brings a unique perspective, passion and story to tell.

Learn more at: nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...

@cbcradiocanada.bsky.social is the Title, Presenting and Tuition Sponsor of this program.

The 2025 edition welcomes 10 new participants to the program, which kicks off this week and runs until August.

National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · May 21

Canadian stories must be led by Canadian creatives.

We're pleased to work closely in a trifecta with @cfccreates.bsky.social and L'INIS urging the CRTC to invest in talent development.

Without a strategic investment, we risk losing our unique cultural authority.

Full remarks: bit.ly/3GVFoqK

National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · May 7

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED:

Due to a surge in interest, STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Storyteller Edition is now accepting applications until midnight PT on Thursday, May 15!

Head to STORYHIVE.com/apply to submit your pitch.

Three people—an older man wearing a turban, a young woman holding a printed photo and an older woman—sit on a couch smiling and looking at the photo together. The image promotes the 'STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Storyteller Edition,' a filmmaking program that honours cultural heritage. Text on the image includes the program title and credits Press Breaker with Project Lead: Paneet Singh

National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Apr 16

We're celebrating #CanFilmDay at the National Screen Institute office!

We had a great time watching The Difference Between Us followed by a Q+A with the film’s writer/director Dabi Anele.

The film and Q+A are available to stream until 11:59 p.m. CT tonight at: nsi-canada.ca/national-can...

Collage of three photos from a National Canadian Film Day 2025 watch party at the National Screen Institute.
Top left: A group of seven people pose smiling in front of a National Screen Institute banner, some seated and holding film posters, including one for The Difference Between Us.
Top right: A close-up of film-themed swag items on a table, including buttons, sticky notes, pens and stickers with slogans like “Don't Moose with Us!”
Bottom: A cozy screening setup with plants and film-themed decor where several people sit and watch The Difference Between Us on a large screen.

National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Apr 16

It's @canfilmday.bsky.social!

We’re proud to share The Difference Between Us, a short by Dabi Anele, created with co-participants from NSI Intro to Production – Manitoba Edition.

Today only — stream it from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. CT at nsi-canada.ca/national-can...

More at: CanFilmDay.ca

A promotional image for National Canadian Film Day, featuring a large moose in the foreground and an old-fashioned film camera on a tripod in the background, casting a spotlight on the moose. The text reads: "April 16" in teal and "National Canadian Film Day" in bold red letters below it. The background has a colour gradient from sky blue at the top to warm yellow at the bottom.

Movie poster for The Difference Between Us, featuring a close-up of a white woman with pale skin and dark hair gazing intently at a Black man, whose face is partially visible. The title appears in bold white text: “The Difference Between Us.” Above the title are the actors' names: Diana Botelho Urbanski and Keishon Joseph. Below the title, it reads: “Written and Directed by Daberechi ‘Dabi’ Anele.” At the bottom, logos for supporting organizations are displayed, including the National Screen Institute Intro to Production program, Manitoba Film & Music, Telefilm Canada, Reel Canada, Access Canada, Warner Bros. Discovery, On Screen Manitoba and Winnipeg Arts Council.

National Canadian Film Day

National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Apr 10

This year’s #CanFilmDay theme, Something to Believe In, is a reminder that our stories give us strength.

This celebration isn’t just about films—it’s about all of us. Join the biggest Canadian film festival in the world on April 16 and find your screening at canfilmday.ca

@canfilmday.bsky.social

canfilmday.ca

National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Apr 8

Did you know you can help make the Canadian film and television industry more accessible and inclusive?

Take Canada’s Screen Industry Survey on Disability to share your thoughts on disability representation and inclusion!

Click here to start: dso-orphe.ca/survey

Open through June 2025.

National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Apr 2

Applications are open for the first-ever TELUS STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Storyteller Edition!

It offers $20,000 in production funding, training, professional mentorship and distribution to over 1 million viewers on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+ and online platforms.

Apply by May 8 at storyhive.com/apply

National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Mar 17

Are you thinking about applying for the CBC New Indigenous Voices program but want to know more about it?

Register now for tomorrow’s Q+A webinar:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

⏰ Tuesday, March 18 at 12 p.m. CT

National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Feb 24

Applications open!

CBC New Indigenous Voices is back! This full-time training program is for Indigenous storytellers ready to launch their careers in film, TV and digital media. Plus, @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social has renewed its support for 2 more years!

More info: nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...

Participants announced for third year of Access BIPOC Producers

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Indigenous Screen Office | Bureau de l’écran autochtone @iso-bea.bsky.social · Feb 18

The ISO is inviting Indigenous producers (who have produced at least one feature-length film commercially) to participate in a delegation for The Producers Network at Cannes International Film Festival.
Festival dates: May 13-24, 2025
📌 Deadline to apply: March 7, 2025
🔗 iso-bea.ca/industry-ini...

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National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Feb 6

Year 3 of Access BIPOC Producers is underway!

We are honoured to introduce you to the 20 talented producers who make up this year's cohort.

To meet the participants and read the participant announcement, visit nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...

Welcome to the producers selected for this training program by Canada Media Fund, European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs and National Screen Institute.

National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Feb 6

We are thrilled to introduce you to the producers selected for NSI Business for Producers – Saskatchewan Edition!

This program for Saskatchewan-based mid-career producers started on January 27.

To learn more about the participants and the program, check out: nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...

CBC Presents: AccessWorks

National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Jan 20

@cbcradiocanada.bsky.social Presents: AccessWorks, celebrating accessibility and inclusion in our content.

Wednesday, January 20, 12 - 2 p.m. CST

Learn about the Disabled Producers Lab with National Screen Institute executive director Christine Kleckner.

Info: www.eventbrite.ca/e/cbc-presen...

Get ready for CBC Presents: AccessWorks, where we'll dive into all things accessibility and inclusion in a fun and informative online event!

www.eventbrite.ca

National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Dec 16

We are hiring a finance coordinator!

We're looking for someone who brings a strong foundation in financial reporting, excellent communication and organizational skills and a passion for problem-solving.

Application deadline: Monday, January 6, 2025

More info at: nsi-canada.ca/finance-coor...

Job opportunity: join our team as finance coordinator

The National Screen Institute is seeking a detail-driven, tech-savvy individual to join our non-profit organization as finance coordinator.

National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Dec 12

Kema Joseph has joined the National Screen Institute Board of Directors!

As a board member, Kema will play a critical role in shaping the National Screen institute’s mission to serve as a launchpad for creators.

Read more at nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...

Participants announced for 2024 TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators

National Screen Institute - Canada @nsicanada.bsky.social · Dec 3

Welcome to the participants in the fourth edition of the TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators, presented by the National Screen Institute!

This year’s cohort of 300 incredible participants brings together a creator group full of talent, passion and innovation.

nsi-canada.ca/media_releas...

We welcome 300 participants to the fourth edition of the program, an increase from previous cohorts of up to 40 participants.