Day 3 — Canadian Film Fest

Industry Day 3

Wednesday, March 20 | Scotiabank Theatre Toronto

Co-Presented by community partner WIFT+ Toronto

WIV Presentation

Sponsored by DGC National and Brookstone Strategy Group

Co-presented by community partner WIFT+ Toronto

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

A special presentation of Women in View’s latest On Screen Report that builds calls to action to effect real, sustainable change for gender equity and diversity both on screen and behind the scenes. Presented by Tanvi Bhatia, Outreach Strategy Lead, Women in View.

Presented by Tanvi Bhatia, Outreach Strategy Lead, Women in View.

Spotlight:
Fearless Leaders; Limitless Futures

Co-presented by community partner BIPOC TV & FILM

Sponsored by Directors Guild of Canada and Brookstone Strategy Group

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

In response to the latest WIV report findings, an enlightening conversation with visionary achievers who have built their projects and company mandates on actionable strategies towards a more equitable future. The celebrated panel will explore what it means to shift our practices and lean into our power as leaders outside of historical norms. This empowering session promises to inspire and mobilize audiences to champion equality in every facet of the cinematic landscape.

Featuring:
Kadon Douglas, Executive Director BIPOC TV & FILM
Katie Bird Nolan, CFF Alum, Babe Nation Films
Lindsay Tapscott, CFF Alum, Babe Nation Films
Fonna-Tasha Seidu, Snail Mail Media
Tanvi Bhatia, Outreach Strategy Lead, Women in View
Anna Fahr, Morning Bird Pictures, Valley of Exile

The Canadian Comedy Film Igniter Showcase

Sponsored by Scotiabank and Ontario Creates

3:45 pm - 6:00 pm

A special presentation showcasing the top selected creative comedies from The Canadian Comedy Film Igniter, a film challenge created by Canadian Film Fest and Firecracker Department, where female and non-binary filmmakers were invited to write, shoot, and deliver a comedic short film within a four week timeline. Each Igniter will present their film and receive feedback and advice for their callingcard shorts from a live panel of comedy and filmmaking professionals.

Host:
Naomi Snieckus, Firecracker Department

Panelists:
Allana Harkin, Nesting, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Carolyn Taylor, Baroness Von Sketch, I Have Nothing
Julie Bristow, Founder & CEO, Catalyst
Vanessa Matsui, Ghost BFF
Winnie Wong, Founder of Wonder Wong PR and Communications Winnifred Jong, Tokens, Pretty Hard Cases

Thank you to the Igniter in-kind Showcase Sponsors!

REDLAB, GRANDÉ CAMERA, ONTARIO CAMERA, SOUNDLAB, FINAL DRAFT, SCRIPTATION, DISTILLERY RESTAURANT GROUP, WIFT+ TORONTO, TORONTO WRITERS CENTRE, WRITER DUET, FIRECRACKER WRITING DEPARTMENT, MADE YOU LOOK, HOUZ of BE