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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20261212T113000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Independent Documentary Production with the CBC
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]    \n    	\n                	Description                \n        \n    \n    [vc_column_text css=””]Join CBC executives Sheila Peacock and Ethan Sawyer\, alongside three independent filmmakers\, to learn how CBC’s Absolutely Canadian and Creator Network programs support emerging filmmakers in crafting stories that meet CBC’s Journalistic Standards of Practice for distribution across CBC Gem\, television\, YouTube\, and FAST channels.  \nThe discussion will include a Q&A with the audience. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762290192201{background-color: #951B81 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW!\nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE AMAZING JOURNEY\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1745006657446{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;}”]    	\n        Register For Free        \n        [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747965559535{margin-top: 40px !important;}”]    \n    	\n                	Speakers                \n        \n    \n    [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Sheila Peacock                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Sheila Peacock\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nExecutive in Charge of Independent Productions BC & Alberta \nSheila works with new and emerging independent documentary filmmakers and creators for the CBC Creator Network and Absolutely Canadian genres. Her focus is on emerging filmmakers with unique perspectives and original contemporary stories to tell\, reflecting modern Canada. She is always on the lookout for stories told from the heart by both the filmmakers and the characters that make the world a better place through learning\, understanding\, empathy and inspiration. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Ethan Sawyer                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Ethan Sawyer\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nProducer\, Creator Network & Absolutely Canadian films\, B.C. & Alberta \nEthan Sawyer works closely with documentary filmmakers in B.C. and Alberta as part of CBC’s Creator Network & Absolutely Canadian team. He has produced everything from daily news stories to full-length documentaries\, and loves showcasing the weird\, wild\, and wonderful sides of Canada that may not always be reflected. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section][/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Agasha Mutesasira                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Agasha Mutesasira\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nSinger/Disability Advocate \nAgasha Mutesasira is a Ugandan-Vancouver-based R&B/Soul artist\, storyteller\, and disability advocate. Through music and storytelling\, she shares honest reflections on growth\, self-love\, and navigating life with a disability. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Summandeep Kandola                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Summandeep Kandola\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nDirector\, Producer\, Transformation Coach \nSumman Kandola is a Leo-nominated documentary filmmaker\, producer and Transformation Coach. She’s known for her feature Identity of Wellness\, Chasing Antarctica\, Feelings of Music\, Monday Motivation and as the host of the Thinkspace Podcast. Her work explores human connection\, identity\, and cultural narrative through an authentic and emotional lens. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Kevin Wong                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Kevin Wong\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nFounder\, Director & Producer \nKevin Wong is a Vancouver-based producer\, director and editor. His credits include the Leo Award–winning One Million Trees (producer)\, the Leo-nominated documentary Identity of Wellness (producer and editor)\, Chasing Antarctica (co-director and editor\, VIMFF 2026) and multiple projects for CBC’s Absolutely Canadian and CBC Creator Network\, streaming on CBC Gem. He is the founder of Self Hired\, a film and branded content company\, and Dank Mart\, a Canadian specialty retail & lifestyle brand. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/navigating-independent-documentary/
LOCATION:VIFF Studio Theatre\, VIFF Centre\, Seymour St\, BC V6B 3M7\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, 1181\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2026 Black Market Discussions,VIBFF2026 Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20261212T124500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20261212T134500
DTSTAMP:20261108T235725
CREATED:20261107T080402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T080402Z
UID:6908-1797079500-1797083100@vancouverblackfilmfest.com
SUMMARY:The Future is Creative: Following Your Passion & Creating Your Own Path
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]    \n    	\n                	Description                \n        \n    \n    [vc_column_text css=””]Join CBC executives Sheila Peacock and Ethan Sawyer\, alongside three independent filmmakers\, to learn how CBC’s Absolutely Canadian and Creator Network programs support emerging filmmakers in crafting stories that meet CBC’s Journalistic Standards of Practice for distribution across CBC Gem\, television\, YouTube\, and FAST channels.  \nThe discussion will include a Q&A with the audience. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762290192201{background-color: #951B81 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW!\nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE AMAZING JOURNEY\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1745006657446{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;}”]    	\n        Register For Free        \n        [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747965559535{margin-top: 40px !important;}”]    \n    	\n                	Speakers                \n        \n    \n    [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Sheila Peacock                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Sheila Peacock\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nExecutive in Charge of Independent Productions BC & Alberta \nSheila works with new and emerging independent documentary filmmakers and creators for the CBC Creator Network and Absolutely Canadian genres. Her focus is on emerging filmmakers with unique perspectives and original contemporary stories to tell\, reflecting modern Canada. She is always on the lookout for stories told from the heart by both the filmmakers and the characters that make the world a better place through learning\, understanding\, empathy and inspiration. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Ethan Sawyer                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Ethan Sawyer\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nProducer\, Creator Network & Absolutely Canadian films\, B.C. & Alberta \nEthan Sawyer works closely with documentary filmmakers in B.C. and Alberta as part of CBC’s Creator Network & Absolutely Canadian team. He has produced everything from daily news stories to full-length documentaries\, and loves showcasing the weird\, wild\, and wonderful sides of Canada that may not always be reflected. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section][/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Agasha Mutesasira                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Agasha Mutesasira\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nSinger/Disability Advocate \nAgasha Mutesasira is a Ugandan-Vancouver-based R&B/Soul artist\, storyteller\, and disability advocate. Through music and storytelling\, she shares honest reflections on growth\, self-love\, and navigating life with a disability. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Summandeep Kandola                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Summandeep Kandola\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nDirector\, Producer\, Transformation Coach \nSumman Kandola is a Leo-nominated documentary filmmaker\, producer and Transformation Coach. She’s known for her feature Identity of Wellness\, Chasing Antarctica\, Feelings of Music\, Monday Motivation and as the host of the Thinkspace Podcast. Her work explores human connection\, identity\, and cultural narrative through an authentic and emotional lens. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Kevin Wong                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Kevin Wong\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nFounder\, Director & Producer \nKevin Wong is a Vancouver-based producer\, director and editor. His credits include the Leo Award–winning One Million Trees (producer)\, the Leo-nominated documentary Identity of Wellness (producer and editor)\, Chasing Antarctica (co-director and editor\, VIMFF 2026) and multiple projects for CBC’s Absolutely Canadian and CBC Creator Network\, streaming on CBC Gem. He is the founder of Self Hired\, a film and branded content company\, and Dank Mart\, a Canadian specialty retail & lifestyle brand. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/the-future-is-creative/
LOCATION:VIFF Studio Theatre\, VIFF Centre\, Seymour St\, BC V6B 3M7\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, 1181\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2026 Black Market Discussions,VIBFF2026 Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20261212T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20261212T150000
DTSTAMP:20261108T235725
CREATED:20261107T080355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T080355Z
UID:6916-1797084000-1797087600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com
SUMMARY:VIBFF Vancouver Black Filmmaker Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]    \n    	\n                	Description                \n        \n    \n    [vc_column_text css=””]A new showcase celebrating the Black filmmakers shaping Vancouver’s film industry. \nAs part of the Vancouver International Black Film Festival’s BLACK MARKET Industry Series\, the Vancouver Black Filmmaker Spotlight features three selected short films by local Black filmmakers\, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. \nThis showcase offers audiences an opportunity to discover local talent\, hear the stories behind the films\, and engage directly with the filmmakers about their creative journeys\, filmmaking processes\, and perspectives on the industry[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762290192201{background-color: #951B81 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW!\nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE AMAZING JOURNEY\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1745006657446{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;}”]    	\n        Register For Free        \n        [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747965559535{margin-top: 40px !important;}”]    \n    	\n                	Host                \n        \n    \n    [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Dean Redman                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Dean Redman\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nActor and Voice Artist \nDean Redman was born in Birmingham\, England\, to Jamaican parents. He is an accomplished actor with more than 100 film\, television\, and voice animation credits. \nHe is known for his performances in major blockbusters\, including Legendary/Blizzard Films’ Warcraft\, in which he portrayed two significant characters alongside Travis Fimmel\, Dominic Cooper\, and Paula Patton. He also appeared in 20th Century Fox’s Oscar-nominated film War for the Planet of the Apes\, alongside Woody Harrelson and Andy Serkis. \nRedman has extensive experience in martial arts\, weapons handling\, and firearms. He is also recognized for his distinctive\, deep\, smooth\, smoky\, and commanding voice\, featured in Marvel’s Nick Fury\, the LEGO series Ninjago\, Dragon Quest\, and many other productions. His television guest appearances include Stargate SG-1\, The X-Files\, Smallville\, Superman & Lois\, and Virgin River. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747965559535{margin-top: 40px !important;}”]    \n    	\n                	Speakers                \n        \n    \n    [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Ivana Samuel                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Ivana Samuel\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nActor\, Spoken Word Poet\, and Filmmaker \nIvana Samuel is an actor\, spoken word poet\, and filmmaker based in Vancouver. She created her debut short film\, Who We Are\, through the Reel Youth Black Brilliance program in partnership with TELUS STORYHIVE. Through the Fabienne Colas and Netflix Being Black in Canada Program\, she completed her second short film and first documentary\, The Book of Black Voices\, which follows two Black poets\, Adonis and Imbali\, as they seek community in Vancouver. \nHer latest short film\, Looking Glass\, draws inspiration from African mythology and explores mental health\, self-hate\, self-love\, and invisibility. The film was funded by the Voices With Impact Film Festival. Ivana is an alumna of the 2023 VIFF Catalyst Mentorship Program and Black Women Film! Canada at TIFF\, as well as the 2024 Whistler Film Festival Documentary Lab. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Henry King                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Henry King\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nNigerian-Canadian Actor and Filmmaker \nHenry King is a Nigerian-Canadian actor and filmmaker based in Vancouver\, BC. His film and television credits include Kung Fu\, Superman & Lois\, Fire Country\, and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches. Driven by a passion for original storytelling\, Henry stepped behind the camera to write\, direct\, produce\, and star in DONNIE\, an award-winning short film inspired by his own experiences and cultural heritage. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section][/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Eloane Venkatapen                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Eloane Venkatapen\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nDirector and Writer \nBorn and raised in Lyon\, France\, Eloane Venkatapen moved to Vancouver to study Film Production at UBC. She is currently developing her first feature film\, Lanmè\, supported by the Canada Council for the Arts\, Telefilm Canada\, and Creative BC. The project participated in the Whistler Film Festival 2025 Screenwriters Lab and was invited to pitch at the Marché du Film at Cannes in 2026. \nHer latest short film\, Backlog\, received support from the Canada Council for the Arts\, the BC Arts Council\, and the NFB. As a mixed-race woman and French speaker in BC\, Eloane is committed to telling stories from underrepresented perspectives. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Andy Hodgson                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Andy Hodgson\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nDirector\, Producer\, and Cinematographer \nBorn in Ecuador and raised in the Middle East\, Andy Hodgson graduated from Capilano University’s Cinematography program in Vancouver in 2004. He began his career working on several big-budget films as a member of IATSE Local 891 before pursuing his passion for filmmaking as a producer\, director\, and cinematographer. \nAlongside producing and directing short films\, Andy works as a Director of Photography on independent features and productions for networks and companies including OWN\, Netflix\, Hallmark\, and Lifetime. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/vancouver-black-filmmaker-spotlight/
LOCATION:VIFF Studio Theatre\, VIFF Centre\, Seymour St\, BC V6B 3M7\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, 1181\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2026 Black Market Discussions,VIBFF2026 Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20261212T154500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20261212T164500
DTSTAMP:20261108T235725
CREATED:20261107T080333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T080333Z
UID:6930-1797090300-1797093900@vancouverblackfilmfest.com
SUMMARY:Vertical Dramas: The Future of Short-Form Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]    \n    	\n                	Description                \n        \n    \n    [vc_column_text css=””]Vertical dramas are transforming the way audiences discover and consume stories\, with short\, serialized episodes designed for viewing on smartphones and social media platforms. This rapidly growing format is creating new opportunities for filmmakers\, writers\, producers\, and actors while opening doors to innovative storytelling\, new business models\, and alternative pathways into the screen industry. \nThis workshop will explore the creative and business opportunities behind vertical dramas\, from developing compelling stories and casting talent to understanding production requirements\, distribution platforms\, and monetization strategies. Participants will gain insight into this emerging format\, discover what makes a successful vertical series\, and learn how they can position their projects to take advantage of this evolving market.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762290192201{background-color: #951B81 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW!\nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE AMAZING JOURNEY\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1745006657446{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;}”]    	\n        Register For Free        \n        [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747965559535{margin-top: 40px !important;}”]    \n    	\n                	Speakers                \n        \n    \n    [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Ian Nsenga                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Ian Nsenga\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nFounder & Chief Creative Officer-  Visionnaire Productions \nFor over a decade\, Ian David Nsenga has worked in both the film and music industries of Canada\, the United States\, China\, Taiwan\, and Europe. His passion for creative arts has helped shape quite a diverse career from acting to writing and running his own production company. Born in Nairobi\, Kenya\, with Rwandan roots\, Ian moved to Hamilton\, Ontario in 1993 and to Vancouver in 2005 to study Film & Communications at Trinity Western University. His work has been featured on Amazon Prime Video and festivals in the USA and Canada. With his company Visionary Productions\, he aims to create creative and original content. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Yuliia Vyshnevska                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Yuliia Vyshnevska\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nProducer  \nYuliia Vyshnevska is a Vancouver-based producer and CEO of Visionary Vertical Productions\, creating vertical series and microdramas for global audiences. With extensive experience across production coordination\, management\, and line producing\, she oversees projects from development through localization\, connecting international partners with local filmmaking talent. \nHer credits include Risky Love with My Boyfriend’s Dad and I Hate How Much I Want You. She also pioneers AI production workflows in episodic entertainment\, aiming to establish Vancouver as a premier hub for high-calibre vertical screen content focused on cinematic craftsmanship and cross-cultural storytelling. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section][/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Monica Dalhman                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Monica Dalhman\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nCasting Director – Monika Dalhman Casting  \nMonika Dalman\, CDC\, is a Canadian-American Casting Director\, Producer and Consultant based in Vancouver. Since 2018\, she has cast more than 300 projects internationally across film\, television\, commercials\, documentaries\, video games and digital entertainment. Her credits include feature films\, National Film Board of Canada productions and programming for CBC\, BBC and other broadcasters. She is also a leading casting professional in the global vertical microdrama industry\, having worked with more than 20 platforms worldwide. As Co-Founder and Director of Industry Relations for the Vertical Film & Short-Form Screen Association\, she advocates for ethical casting\, performer protections and professional standards across the evolving screen industry. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]        	\n            	\n                	Tanya Keller                \n                \n                	\n                        \n                            Tanya Keller\n                            \n                        \n                                                \n                        	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                        \n                    \n                \n            \n			[vc_column_text css=””] \nCasting Assistant – Monika Dalhman Casting  \nTanya Keller is a Canadian casting director\, actor\, and filmmaker based in British Columbia. Working alongside casting director Monika Dalman\, she has contributed to more than 25 vertical micro-drama productions\, specializing in principal and background casting. \nWith experience in film\, television\, and independent productions\, Tanya brings a unique perspective to vertical storytelling and its growing opportunities for Canadian performers and filmmakers. She is also the Executive Producer of the award-winning short film On Gordon Alley and is passionate about innovation\, diversity\, equity\, and emerging talent. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/vertical-dramas-future-of-short-form-storytelling/
LOCATION:VIFF Studio Theatre\, VIFF Centre\, Seymour St\, BC V6B 3M7\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, 1181\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2026 Black Market Discussions,VIBFF2026 Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20261212T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20261212T190000
DTSTAMP:20261108T235725
CREATED:20261107T080423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T080423Z
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SUMMARY:VIBFF NETWORKING SESSION
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]    \n    	\n                	Description                \n        \n    \n    [vc_column_text css=””]Join us for the VIBFF Let’s Connect Networking Session! \nMeet film and television industry professionals\, exchange ideas\, discover new projects\, and explore exciting opportunities for collaboration.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762290192201{background-color: #951B81 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW!\nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE AMAZING JOURNEY\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1745006657446{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;}”]    	\n        Register For Free        \n        [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/vibff-networking-session/
LOCATION:VIFF Studio Theatre\, VIFF Centre\, Seymour St\, BC V6B 3M7\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, 1181\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2026 Black Market Discussions,VIBFF2026 Events
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