Sacred Fire Productions is an Indigenous arts organization whose mission is to build bridges between Indigenous artists and audiences of all ages and backgrounds, including urban areas, so that these artists can assert themselves, develop and live better from their art.
ORIZON 9 is a non-profit organisation whose mandate is to assist in the distribution, dissemination and promotion of films made primarily by diverse filmmakers. This grant supports Projections, a program designed to train directors and producers in the self-distribution of their films.
The Muslim International Film Festival is a non-profit organization that is committed to providing a platform for both current and aspiring filmmakers, creative storytellers, videographers, designers, creatives and media junkies to portray Muslim Excellence on the big screen. This grant supports the 2025 Film Festival.
Press Forward is an organization dedicated to ensuring people in Canada have strong, independent and community-focused journalism. It works to unify, elevate and advocate for independent media organizations and to strengthen innovation, inclusivity and diversity in media across the country. This grant supports the Press Forward Summit 2025.
tâpwêwin media is an Indigenous-led storytelling lodge that share news and stories that matter to Indigenous communities, while nurturing a new generation of storytellers through training, kinship, and cultural care. This grant supports Indigenous Photojournalism Fellowship Pilot Program.
tâpwêwin media is an Indigenous-led storytelling lodge that share news and stories that matter to Indigenous communities, while nurturing a new generation of storytellers through training, kinship, and cultural care. This grant supports IndigiNews, an independent, Indigenous-run newsroom committed to decolonizing journalism and strengthening Indigenous media ecosystems
Toronto Arab Film is a non-profit organisation bringing films from and about the Arab world to Toronto audiences. TAF has grown into a multifaceted organisation that promotes the diversity of Arab cultures, builds community, creates opportunities for exchange, and develops emerging artists. This grant supports the 2025 Toronto Arab Film Festival.
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 supports the East by Northwest Summit.
Reelworld was founded in 2000 to advance opportunities for Indigenous people and Canadians who are Black, Asian, South Asian and People of Colour in the screen industries by providing professional development and advocating for racial equity in Canadian content and production.This grant supports the 2025 Reelword Film Festival + Summit.
Hot Docs is not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing and celebrating the art of documentary and creating production opportunities for documentary filmmakers. This grant supports an industry panel titled “Truth of Bias: Making Documentaries in the Age of Polarization”.
