Black Screen Office
The Black Screen Office is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support the development, production and distribution of Black screen-based content around the globe. This grant supported BSO programming.
Program: Research and Sector-building Grants
Black Screen Office
The Black Screen Office is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support the development, production and distribution of Black screen-based content around the globe. This grant supports the Québec-focused “Being Seen” report.
BIPOC TV & Film
BIPOC TV & Film is a registered not-for-profit advocating for and amplifying Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour professionals working and creating content in Canada’s film and TV industry. This grant supports the Festival and Market Access Initiative.
Indigenous Heritage Circle (via National Trust of Canada)
National Trust for Canada is an independent national charity that empowers communities to save and renew heritage places. This grant supported the Indigenous Heritage Circle through their trustee partner, the National Trust for Canada, to host the Indigenous Heritage Circle Gathering at the National Trust for Canada Annual Conference.
Teesri Duniya
Teesri Duniya Theatre is dedicated to producing politically relevant plays that explore life-affecting issues faced by people today. Teesri aims to uplift the voices of historically marginalized communities by making the space for their cultural experiences to be reflected on our stage. This grant supported the ‘Gaza Dialogues’ event.
Institute of Islamic Studies at the University of Toronto
The Institute of Islamic Studies at the University of Toronto develops research projects that fill critical gaps in society’s understanding of Islam and Muslims. This grant supported the Muslims in Canada Survey.
Women in View
Women in View is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening gender representation and diversity in Canadian media both on screen and behind the scenes. This grant supported the On Screen Report 2023, a deep dive into gender representation and diversity in Canada’s English-language screen industry.
Muslim International Film Festival
Muslim International Film Festival is a not-for-profit organization that is committed to providing a platform for current and aspiring filmmakers, videographers, storytellers and creatives to portray Muslim Excellence on the big screen.This grant supported a panel discussion and networking event for Muslim filmmakers.
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from Asia and the Asian diaspora. This grant supported a screening of An Act of Worship, as well as a post-film workshop.
Racial Equity Screen Office
Racial Equity Screen Office is a Vancouver-based organization that supports the mentorship, training, funding, production, and distribution of content by racialized Canadian filmmakers with diverse stories. This grant supported operational funding, as well as research for a Best Practices Guide and Decision Maker Report.