Join us as we feature a diverse lineup of directors, producers, writers, and industry innovators who share their journeys, insights, and the challenges they’ve faced. Each session offers a behind-the-scenes look at their unique paths.

Join Katharine Pavoni, Deputy Director of the BC Film Commission at Creative BC for an insightful discussion on how the film commission supports and develops British Columbia’s motion picture industry.

This discussion will focus on the systemic challenges faced by Black filmmakers in the Vancouver film industry.

This hands-on workshop will demystify the complexities of film production insurance, a critical but often overlooked aspect of filmmaking.

Join us for an empowering online panel that highlights the journeys, achievements, and insights of Black creatives breaking barriers in the arts and entertainment industries.

A young Black girl navigates high school while dealing with the death of her father, moving to a new city, and adolescent pressures.

Exiled after Haiti’s political struggles of the 90s, Mikerlande—a former activist and now entrepreneur—rekindles memories of resilience and commitment.

A compassionate Black immigrant physician shares his personal experience of systemic barriers and resilience required to overcome racial disparities and address critical gaps.

This short documentary delves into the last week of training camp for Jean Pascal, ex-light heavyweight world champion at 41, who aspires to become the best in his category again.

“Under Pressure” examines the unique struggles of African Nova Scotian men through the perspective of Dennis Adams Jr., a bald, bearded Black man.

After immersing himself in the street life, Racci finds redemption through his passion for sports, which he shares with his community to forge a better future, breaking the metaphorical bars that surround his world.

Being mixed-race can be challenging, navigating the world often feels complicated. Aesha shares her journey from childhood to adulthood.

Determined to protect international students from escalating vulnerabilities in Canada—a country that once “embraced” them—an award-winning global leader, formerly an international student, teams up with community leaders and academics to speak out on the value of these students and uncover how the system isn’t broken but rather designed this way.