Watch: Access BIPOC Producers Q+A webinar 2024

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Abiola Agbayewa

Programs Outreach Manager

Questions about the Access BIPOC Producers program? Watch the Q+A webinar above for more information.

Program manager Oyin Bolaji-Idowu moderated our recent info session and Q+A with program advisor Tamara Dawit, senior programs manager Ursula Lawson and program alumni Gavin Seal and Sarah Kapoor.

This Q+A webinar was recorded on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. If you still have questions after watching the webinar, please contact Oyin at oy***************@ns********.ca.

Access BIPOC Producers provides training and mentorship to producers in Canada who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) as they develop themselves, their companies and a feature film, documentary or series to compete in the global market.

Access BIPOC Producers is a part-time, 10-month intensive program for up to 20 BIPOC, mid-career producers in Canada with or without a project in development. The program is open to producers from both English and French speaking communities.


Applications close on Wednesday, October 1 at 12 p.m. CT. Apply now!

There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.

Please see program page for additional costs associated with participating in the program.


Topics discussed in the webinar include an overview of the program and information about the application and selection processes. Listen in as alumni Gavin and Sarah share their candid, personal insights and experiences from their producing careers and their time in the Access BIPOC Producers program.

Be sure to watch until the end as the Q+A covers an extensive range of topics, from insight into the selection process, logistics and expenditures to script / writer expectations, co-productions and more.

If you have further questions, please contact program manager Oyin at oy***************@ns********.ca.

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Access BIPOC Producers is presented by EAVE and the National Screen Institute, in partnership with the Canada Media Fund (CMF); Patron Telefilm Canada; Host Partner Manitoba Film & Music; Strategic Sponsor Bell Media; Industry Partner Bell Fund; Industry Supporter On Screen Manitoba. National Screen Institute Core Funders are Manitoba Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism and the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Arts Council. More sponsors to be confirmed.

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