Spring Film Industry Resources✨

Feb 26 - April 30, 2025

February 25, 2025

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 mailbox!

We want to cut down the time spent in looking for film opportunities and deliver this crucial information to you, so you can focus on what matters the most - your career!

Updates

Hey there, wonderful filmmaker!

Can you believe we are approaching spring? Time flies when you're surrounded by creativity and inspiration, right? Imagine this: Toronto's skyline setting the stage for a new era of storytelling, with your unique vision taking the spotlight. 🎬

ConneKt Film’s Panel at Pendance Film Festival - Mar 2nd at 12.30pm
ConneKt Film presents a "Beyond the Frame: AI, VR and Virtual Production in Modern Cinema”, a panel discussion at the Pendance Film Festival, Carlton Cinema (20 Carlton St., Toronto). Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming filmmaking and storytelling. Join us on Sunday, March 2nd, at 12.30 PM to hear from industry experts and explore the future of cinema. Theis free event has limited spots - secure your ticket now!

We also prepared a nice perk for you! With the code CONNEKT4PFF25, the first 35 people will get 35% individual tickets for the Pendance Film Festival.

Ontario's Film Renaissance
Our wonderful province is buzzing with excitement as both local and international projects light up the scene. It's a beautiful reminder of the resilience and passion that define our community. The stories we tell are more important than ever, and it's thrilling to see them come to life.

Insights from the DGC Report
The latest DGC report is a bit of a wake-up call, highlighting a decline in funding for Canadian film and television. But hey, challenges are just opportunities in disguise, right? This is our moment to innovate and advocate for the stories that matter. Together, we can ensure Canadian tales continue to thrive.

As we navigate through this year, let's embrace the opportunities ahead with open hearts and bold ideas. Whether you're in the midst of crafting your next masterpiece or exploring new horizons, remember that your voice is essential to the future of film.

P.S. We are curious - what's sparking your creativity these days? Let's chat about it on Instagram @connekt_film!

With warm hugs and best wishes,
The ConneKt Film Team

Grants & Programs

Deadline	Link
3 Mar	IPF - Short Form Series Development Program
3 Mar	TAC - Visual & Media Arts Annual Operating
3 Mar	ArtWorks TO - Skills for a Creative Future
3 Mar	TAC - Visual & Media Arts Projects: Presentation
3 Mar	CFF - You-CAN Pitch Competition
5 Mar	OAC - Media Arts Organizations: Operating
13 Mar	OAC - Media Arts Projects
13 Mar	Canadian Academy - The Executive Residency
17 Mar	Telefilm Canada - Production Program (under 3.5M)
21 Mar	Short Film Face Off
31 Mar	LATAFF Filmmaker Lab
1 Apr	Bell Fund - Slate Development Program
1 Apr	TAC - Visual/Media Arts Multi-Year Operation Mid-Cycle Report
1 Apr	OAC - Media Artists Creation Projects
2 Apr	Telefilm Canada - Theatrical Documentary
3 Apr	OAC - Visual & Media Arts crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers
7 Apr	Ontario Creates - Interactive Content Stream
8 Apr	The Writers Lab Int’l
10 Apr	Telefilm Canada - Production Program (3.5M+)
15 Apr	Bell Fund - TV Program
15 Apr	Ontario Creates - Linear Content Stream
16 Apr	IPF - Cogeco TV Production
23 Apr	Rogers - Documentary Fund
25 Apr	Telus Fund - Development Financing
25 Apr	Telus Fund - Production Financing
25 Apr	Telus Fund - Post-launch Financing
30 Apr	Telefilm Canada - Talent to Watch
30 Apr	CFC - CBC Actors Conservatory
Rolling Deadline (until full)	WSC - Coaching Program
Open	Shaw Rocket Fund - Brand Building Program
Rolling Deadline	MPI - Filmmaker Grant
Rolling Deadline	NFB - Filmmaker Assistance Program
Rolling Deadline	BSO - Workforce Career Accelerator
Rolling Deadline	BSO - Office Hours Mentorship

Events…

Event Date	Link
26 Feb - 2 Mar	Kingston Canadian Film Festival
26 Feb	BAO February Open Studio+
26 Feb	WIFT - Orientation
27 Feb	Full Haus Productions - Living Room Sessions
27 Feb	Frames Per Second - A Programmer’s Practice
27 Feb	The Film Mercenaries - Toronto Film & TV industry Social Evening
27 Feb - 2 Mar	Pendance Film Festival
28 Feb	LIFT - Film Performance with Paola Fernanda Guzman Figuero
28 Feb	CCE - The Animation Editor’s Cafe
2 Mar	ConneKt Film at the PFF - AI, VR and Virtual Production in Modern Cinema
1 Mar	CAFTCAD Awards Nominee Night
2 Mar	CINSSU - 97th Annual Oscars
5-16 Mar	TOsketchfest
5 Mar	Echoes of Southeast Asia: A Film Showcase
6 Mar	CSV - Video Chuck
7 Mar	CCE - The Animation Editor’s Cafe
8 Mar	Leverage Lens - Through Her Lens: Celebrating Women in Film
8 Mar	Water Docs Film Festival
8 Mar	The Youth Takeover Film Festival
8 Mar	MAC - The Indie Filmmaker’s Amplifier
12 Mar	Echoes of Southeast Asia: A Film Showcase
12-16 Mar	Toronto Short Film Festival
13 Mar	Victory Social Club with CCE
14 Mar	CCE - The Animation Editor’s Cafe
15 Mar - 5 Apr	Toronto Serbian Film Festival
17 Mar	Invest Durham Film Durham - Career Fair
21 Mar	CCE - The Animation Editor’s Cafe
23 Mar	Toronto International Women Film Festival
23 Mar	Firecracker Department Comedy Cafe
24-29 Mar	Canadian Film Fest
24 Mar	CSI Directors’ Panel
25 Mar	Couch Film Festival
28-30 Mar	Toronto Irish Film Festival
28 Mar	CCE - The Animation Editor’s Cafe
31 Mar	Splice Screening with Magali Simard
1 Apr	Alternative Film Festival
1-4 Apr	Toronto Indie Horror Festival
4-6 Apr	Toronto Int Spring of Horror and Fantasy
4 Apr	CCE - The Animation Editor’s Cafe
9-13 Apr	Toronto Animation Arts Festival International
10-13 Apr	TIFF Next Wave Film Festival
10-13 Apr	Sine Film Fest
11 Apr	Reelworld Ally Award Luncheon
12 Apr	Leverage Lens Film + Art Festival
21-24 Apr	Toronto Film Week
24 Apr - 4 May	Hot Docs
24-27 Apr	Toronto Ukrainian Film Festival
26 Apr	Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift
27 Apr	Firecracker Department Comedy Cafe
28 Apr	WGC Screening Awards

and finally…

Workshops

Workshop date (registration by)	Link
27 Feb	A - Project Makerspace: Converting Your Old Films to Digital (Ajax)
27 Feb	CSV - Introduction to 16 mm Filmmaking
27 Feb	CSV - Introduction to Screenwriting
1 Mar	LIFT - Cinematography Fundamentals
1 Mar	CSC - On Set to Finishing Colour
4 Mar	LIFT - Director Actors for Narrative
6 Mar	TPL - Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
8 Mar	LIFT - Super 8 Filmmaking Intensive
10 Mar	LIFT - Storyboarding
11 Mar	LIFT - The Art of the Interview
11 Mar	CSV - Documentary focus: Unlock the Art of Interviewing
11 Mar	TPL - Video Editing with DaVinci Resolve
12 Mar	AFC - Exploring the Juggling Act
15 Mar	Gallery 44 - B&W Darkroom: Shooting, Processing & Printing
15 Mar	SPIRECORE - Demo Reel Workshop
17 Mar	LIFT - Script Supervision
18 Mar	LIFT - Arri SRII 16 mm and Aaton XTR Prod Super 16 mm Cameras
18 Mar	TPL - Colour Grading Video with Da Vinci Resolve
18 Mar	TPL - Video Editing with Adobe Premiere
22 Mar	LIFT - Camera Assisting
23 Mar	LIFT - Intro to Production Management and Accounting
24 Mar	LIFT - Smartphone Filmmaking
25 Mar	LIFT - Starting a Production Company
25 Mar	AGB - Radical Darkroom: Greening the Darkroom
27 Mar	CSV - Intro to Cinematography
29 Mar	LIFT - Darkroom Play with 16mm Colour Film
29 Mar	LIFT - DIT Intensive
30 Mar	LIFT - Voice Over Techniques
11-12 Apr (due Mar 30)	WIFT - Business Booster
1 Apr	LIFT - Visual Research for Documentaries
5 Apr	LIFT - 35 mm Production
6 Apr	LIFT - Hand Processing Colour Film
7 Apr	LIFT - Digital Colour Grading with DaVinci Resolve
8 Apr	LIFT - Experimental Animation on 16 mm Film
12 Apr	LIFT - Editing on Film
12 Apr	LIFT - Intro to Location Sound Recording
13 Apr	LIFT - Editing with Adobe Premier Pro
13 Apr	LIFT - Grip and Electric Fundamentals
14 Apr	LIFT - Creating Inclusive and Accessible Productions
15 Apr	LIFT - Developing Pitch Packages
23 Apr	LIFT - Intro to Post Production Sound
26 Apr	LIFT - Eco-Processing 16 mm Film
27 Apr	LIFT - RED Komodo and Canon C500 Production Cameras
27 Apr	LIFT - Super 8 Filmmaking Intensive
28 Apr	LIFT - Sound Design with Pro Tools
29 Apr	LIFT - The Business of Film Distribution

Jobs

There are companies that are hiring multiple positions: 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
25 Feb	Canadian Actors’ Equity Association - Executive Director
25 Feb	CBC - Specialist, Finance & Administration
26 Feb	CBC - Administrator Ontario Region Toronto
26 Feb	DGC Ontario - Executive Administrative Assistant
28 Feb	TIFF - Corporate Entertainment Manager
28 Feb	Method Studios - NExT Summer Intern - Post Production
28 Feb	Method Studios - NExT Summer Intern - VFX Art
28 Feb	Media Headquarters - Executive Assistant / Office Manager
28 Feb	Corus Entertainment - Video Podcast Producer
28 Feb	CIO North - Pre-Production Roles
28 Feb	imagineNATIVE - Industry Days Coordinator
28 Feb	Outsider Editorial - Senior Assistant Editor
2 Mar	DGC Ontario - Receptionist
6 Mar	CBC Kids - Host
7 Mar	BSO - Finance Coordinator
7 Mar	DSO - Programs Manager
7 Mar	Little Blackstone Studios - 3D Layout Artist
9 Mar	ACTRA Toronto - Director of Communications & Organizing
9 Mar	T.O. Short Film Festival - Volunteers
10 Mar	TIFF - Assistant Production Manager
10 Mar	TIFF - Production Coordinator
10 Mar	TIFF - Assistant Manager, Customer Relations
12 Mar	Reelworld - Managing Director
14 Mar	WIFT - Call for Board Members
14 Mar	BAO - Call for Board Members
14 Mar	imagineNATIVE - Communications Administrative Assistant
14 Mar	imagineNATIVE - Programming Administrative Assistant
14 Mar	imagineNATIVE - Events + Outreach Administrative Assistant
16 Mar	Canadian Academy - Coordinator, Partnerships
21 Mar	House of Cool - Story Internship
25 Apr	CIO North - On-Set Roles
Open until filled	Amazon - In-Theatre Manager, Theatrical Distribution, MGM
Open until filled	Apex Sound & Light Corporation - Project Manager
Open until filled	Archipelago Productions - Assistant Editor
Open until filled	Autodesk - Sr Business Strategy Manager
Open until filled	Benjamin’s Agency - Videographer
Open until filled	Blue Ant Media - Media Asset Technician
Open until filled	Boat Rocker Media - Coordinator, Brand Partnerships & Content Marketing
Open until filled	Boat Rocker Media - Graphic & Product Designer
Open until filled	Brown Bag Films - Project Manager, Interactive Production
Open until filled	Canada Film Equipment - Camera Department
Open until filled	Canon - Content & Event Production Associate Specialist (Brampton)
Open until filled	Channel Zero - Broadcast Technician
Open until filled	CHCH TV - Technology Operations Supervisor (Dundas, ON)
Open until filled	Dance Bug - Videographer / Camera Operator
Open until filled	Film Camp in A Box - Summer Instructor
Open until filled	Film Camp in A Box - Youth Media Literacy Camp Counsellor
Open until filled	Guru Studio - Shot Finaling Artist
Open until filled	Guru Studio - 3D Lighting/ Composing Artist
Open until filled	ICFF - Audiovisual Producer
Open until filled	IMAX - R&D Technologist
Open until filled	IMAX - Features Title Manager
Open until filled	IMAX - Project Coordinator, DMR
Open until filled	IMAX - Specialist, Support Engineering
Open until filled	Media Entertainment Network - Video Editor
Open until filled	Media Entertainment Network - Story Editor / Avid Editor
Open until filled	MPC - Jr Artist, Animation
Open until filled	MPC - Mid Artist, Animation
Open until filled	MPC - Supervisor, Compositing
Open until filled	MPC - Sr Artist, Animation
Open until filled	MPC - Lead Artist, Animation
Open until filled	MPC - Sr Artist, FX
Open until filled	MPC - Sr Artist, Lighting
Open until filled	MPC - Sr Artist, Layout
Open until filled	MPC - Sr Artist, CFX
Open until filled	MrBeast Freelance Camera Operator
Open until filled	Netflix - Associate Counsel, Original Series
Open until filled	OCAD University - Tenure -Track, Assistant Professor
Open until filled	Omnicom Media Group - Chief Media Officer
Open until filled	Omnicom Media Group - Online Flame Artist
Open until filled	Penske Media - Sales Director
Open until filled	Pixomondo - Associate VFX Production Supervisor
Open until filled	Pixomondo - Global Workflow Architect
Open until filled	Postmedia Network - Vice President, Small & Medium Business
Open until filled	PurpleDOG Post Production - Film Editor
Open until filled	Radioaktive - Bidding Producer
Open until filled	Reel One Entertainment - Digital Assets Technician
Open until filled	Reelworld - Film Programming Trainee
Open until filled	Rodeo FX - VFX Art Director
Open until filled	Rogers - Assignment Editor
Open until filled	Rogers - Mgr., Programming & Content
Open until filled	Rogers - Camera Studio Operator
Open until filled	Rogers - Associate MMCC
Open until filled	Rogers - Operations Scheduler
Open until filled	Rogers - Program Movement Specialist
Open until filled	Rogers - Casual Stager
Open until filled	Rogers - Sr Designer - Unreal Engine VR
Open until filled	Rogers - TV Specialist - Brand Integration
Open until filled	SideFX - Sr Technical Director
Open until filled	SideFX - Houdini Education Intern
Open until filled	SideFX - Quality Assurance Specialist - Houdini
Open until filled	SideFX - Sr Technical Director
Open until filled	SirusXM - Manager, Growth Marketing
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Compositor
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Houdini FX Artist
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Animator
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Character Animator
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Tracking Artist
Open until filled	Soho VFX - VFX Production Manager
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Rigger
Open until filled	Starcom - Media Planner
Open until filled	Starcom - Sr. Media Planner
Open until filled	Starcom - Media Planning Supervisor
Open until filled	Starline Production Rentals - Sr Relationship Manager - Film & TV
Open until filled	Starline Production Rentals - Sales Coordinator
Open until filled	Starline Production Rentals - Sr Relationship Manager - Commercial and Special Events
Open until filled	Stella’s Place - Get Reel Film Fest Coordinator
Open until filled	Switch VFX & Animation - Production Coordinator - VFX
Open until filled	Technicolor - Supervisor - Compositing
Open until filled	The Canadian Press - Visuals Editor
Open until filled	Vanguarde Artists Management - Associate Agent
Open until filled	Vanguarde Artists Management - Coordinator
Open until filled	Vanguarde Artists Management - Coordinator (Payments)
Open until filled	Zone 6ix Studios - Sound Engineer
Open until filled	ZoomerMedia - Social Videographer - Offside
General Application	Powerhouse VFX - Tracker/Match Move
General Application	Powerhouse VFX - Pipeline TD
General Application	Method Studios - Flame Artist, Sr.
General Application	Method Studios - Compositor, Sr.

Industry News

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