The National Screen Institute, in partnership with Creative Saskatchewan, is now accepting applications for NSI Business for Producers – Saskatchewan Edition.

This six-week, part-time online training program is designed to support Saskatchewan-based content creators in advancing their producing careers.

Up to 10 producers will be selected for this opportunity to work on essential producing skills including the creation of a pitch package for a project currently in development, budgets and financing, interprovincial coproduction, distribution and festival strategy.

Learn more about the program and apply by December 2 at 5 p.m. CT

“Creative Saskatchewan is proud to be partnering with the National Screen Institute to bring NSI Business for Producers – Saskatchewan Edition to producers in our province,” said Creative Saskatchewan CEO Erin Dean. “There is so much talent here and this program will provide the training and experience to help them level up. I’m looking forward to watching the participants’ progress.”

Participants will engage in up to 15 online training sessions featuring a mix of interactive group discussions, round tables, peer reviews, presentations and masterclasses. The curriculum is tailored to meet their specific needs and skills gaps. Participants will also benefit from instruction, mentorship and insight from national industry professionals, advisors and business experts.

The program runs from January to February 2025 and includes a final online forum where participants will pitch their projects to a panel of industry professionals.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be screen-based content creators residing in Saskatchewan
• Have a project currently in development
• Demonstrate experience in production, business affairs or related fields

“We are excited to bring back the Business for Producers program for another edition,” said National Screen Institute executive director Christine Kleckner. “I began my film career in Saskatchewan, so I am especially pleased that we are offering this opportunity to local producers to further develop the skills they need to grow their production companies.”

This program will be expertly led by program manager Jessica Gibson and program advisor Jeff Stecyk.

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NSI Business for Producers – Saskatchewan Edition is funded by Presenting Partner Creative Saskatchewan; Provincial Sponsor Saskatchewan Media Production Industry Association (SMPIA). National Screen Institute Core Funders are Manitoba Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism and the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Arts Council.

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About Creative Saskatchewan

Creative Saskatchewan is the economic development agency for Saskatchewan’s creative industries and the official film commission for the province. The agency’s investments propel creative entrepreneurs as they create, perform, innovate, and export in their pursuit of commercial success.

About SMPIA

SMPIA is a provincial, member-based non-profit organization that is governed by a volunteer board of directors. Established in 1986, SMPIA represents all personnel related to the making and exhibiting of media productions from beginners to veteran professionals. SMPIA’s job is to be a catalyst for change, to facilitate interaction between people working in these media, and to help to create an environment that provides opportunities for the production, promotion and appreciation of media production in Saskatchewan.

About National Screen Institute

Propelled by a visionary network of donors, private and public organizations, board members and staff, the National Screen Institute supports creators from across Canada to tell unforgettable stories. Through industry-informed training and mentoring in film and television, students and alumni find their voice and place on the global stage, inspiring us to shape a better world.

The National Screen Institute is committed to training participants from a diverse community of voices including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning and two-spirit (LGBTQ2S+), people with disabilities, those outside large urban centres, those in regional and remote areas and various religious groups.

Further enquiries

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