The National Screen Institute recently wrapped the first edition of NSI Intro to Production, a unique initiative designed for 10 newcomers and refugees in Manitoba. The program was delivered in two parts focusing on working in film and TV production and culminating in the creation of a short film. Part 1 was delivered as a series of three online workshops in late January and early February 2024. Participants learned the essential elements of scriptwriting and engaged in group discussions, sharing and refining ideas on each other’s story ideas through constructive feedback. With each workshop ..read more

The National Screen Institute and BIPOC TV & Film, in partnership with The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University, are proud to present an eight-module business course designed for BIPOC film and TV industry professionals and BIPOC-owned production companies seeking entrepreneurial development. The Elevate Learning Modules, led by entertainment law expert Steve Levitan, focus on executive-level education in content production and business, combining in-depth knowledge with practical insights in people management, entertainment law, business strategy, financing and marketing. Yo ..read more

Questions about our program, CBC New Indigenous Voices? Watch our Q+A webinar recapping what to expect from the program and how to apply. Program manager Sarah Simpson-Yellowquill and program coordinator Grace Bruinooge provide an overview of the CBC New Indigenous Voices program, answer questions from potential applicants and are open to receiving and answering additional questions via email. Contact information is below. This Q+A webinar was recorded on Monday, March 4, 2024. CBC New Indigenous Voices is a full-time, 14-week training program for up to 10 Indigenous creators aged 18+ to ..read more

This year, the National Screen Institute and TELUS STORYHIVE mark a decade of collaboration, a journey that began in 2014 with a shared mission to nurture and elevate emerging content creators and filmmakers. Over these years, STORYHIVE has allocated more than $59 million in production funding to storytellers across British Columbia and Alberta, while the National Screen Institute has dedicated thousands of hours to personalized mentorship and training. Jennifer Park, manager of STORYHIVE and community content says, “The goal of STORYHIVE is to create a safe space to allow content creators to ..read more

The TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators wrapped in December 2023 with dozens of Indigenous content creators from across Canada participating in training. Presented by the National Screen Institute, the program offered free, online, part-time sessions over six weeks. It was developed with traditional and spiritual elements to empower Indigenous creators in growing their online presence and learning the essential skills for a thriving digital career.   Returning program advisor Sherry Mckay (@sherry.mckay), an Ojibway Anishinabe creator from Treaty 1 Territory, led the training ..read more

Hi, I am Abiola Agbayewa, the new programs outreach manager with the National Screen Institute. My academic background is in psychology. I have been fascinated by human behaviour, emotions and ways of being for as long as I can remember. My love of movies, TV shows and, as an adult, podcasts, stems from that. They provide beautiful glimpses of the spectrum of humanity and experiences outside of my own. That is why I am so passionate about what the National Screen Institute does — bringing the work of underrepresented creators to light. I am interested in growing to achieve true equity and equa ..read more

Position: Executive Director Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Reports to: NSI Board of Directors Direct reports: Director of Operations, Director of Partner Support, Business Support Manager, Controller Application deadline: January 28, 2024 All enquiries: NS*@se**********************.com The organization Propelled by a visionary network of donors, private and public organizations, staff and board, the National Screen Institute supports diverse creators from across Canada to tell unforgettable stories. Headquartered in Winnipeg, our vision is that storytellers create a culturally equitable world ..read more

Roger Boyer, with the support of LA Skins executive director Patricia Gomes, has curated a special program of Manitoba films by Indigenous creators for the 17th edition of the festival. The Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmakers Collective film program screens on Saturday, November 18 at 2 p.m. PT, in Hollywood. Starbound (pictured) by Madison Thomas (NSI nomination for Telefilm Talent to Watch) The Tomahawk developed through NSI New Northern Voices by Steven Bignell and Stuart Matheson Zombies Don’t Eat Stupid People developed through NSI Series Incubator by Darcy Waite (CBC New Indigenous Voices, N ..read more

NSI IndigiDocs alumni Keisha Erwin from Spiritwood, Saskatchewan, celebrates the world premiere of pî-kiwîk (Come Home) at imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival on October 19. The short documentary screens at 7 p.m. at TIFF Bell Lightbox 3 as part of the Queerdom shorts program sponsored by the National Screen Institute. In this heartfelt film, produced through the NSI IndigiDocs training program, Keisha shares their transformative journey of reconnecting with their family and culture in Northern Saskatchewan, demonstrating the power of healing through reconnection. pî-kiwîk also screens at ..read more

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is back for its annual celebration of cinema. TIFF stands as one of Canada’s most esteemed film festivals, uniting storytellers from around the globe. The 48th edition takes place from Thursday, September 7 to Sunday, September 17, 2023. The festival will showcase a diverse array of contemporary films with works by National Screen Institute alumni, participants, faculty and associate faculty including Close To You (pictured) by producer Daniel Bekerman. See the lineup highlights below. Feature films In Flames In present-day Karachi, a medical st ..read more