New look for National Screen Institute has commitment to underrepresented storytellers at its heart

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Rachel-Young

Rachel Young

Outreach and Engagement Lead

For over 35 years, the National Screen Institute has supported storytellers across Canada to change the world through the power of story. Today, we officially unveil a new brand and website to celebrate a renewed commitment to nurture the voices of underrepresented content creators and the stories they share.

The rebrand – the first in decades – reflects the true spirit of the work being done at the National Screen Institute. With 81% of our participants and alumni from underrepresented communities, it’s vital that our internal values and external voice align.

“We have opened our hearts to better understand how National Screen Institute training and mentoring programs contribute to the advancement of equity,” says Joy Loewen, CEO. “The rebrand and new website are one of many steps we’re taking to support storytellers to create a more culturally equitable world.”

The National Screen Institute also has a new vision, mission and set of values which solidified a period of transformative change.

“We plan to fulfill our mission through a lens of greater inclusion and representation and deepen our commitment to truth and reconciliation,” says Joy. “The journey that brought us here is the result of a staff-led planning process. We committed to invest time and resources to engage in equity, diversity and inclusion training which helped us see how we can be agents of change through supporting storytellers.”

“After two years of intensive work with the Manitoba design studio, Manoverboard, and led by our director of operations, Liz Hover – we were able to transform our values and ideas into the new brand you see today.”

The brand identity supports our story that there is room in the circle for everyone at the National Screen Institute. The colours reflect the vibrancy, creativity and diversity of creators in Canada. The smaller circles cradle the larger circle, mirroring the sustaining support of our community. The resulting ‘eye’ tips to the side, representing the unique viewpoints of our faculty, alumni and storytellers, and the perspective they offer the world.

Alongside the rebrand, we are debuting the redeveloped nsi-canada.ca, a mobile-responsive, experience-first website designed to put our vision, mission, impact and values at the forefront.

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About the National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI)

We partner with a visionary network of donors, businesses, and private and public organizations to provide industry-informed training in screen-based media, equipping creators across Canada with the skills to tell unforgettable stories.

By prioritizing storytellers from equity-deserving communities – including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), women, LGBTQ2S+, people with disabilities, and those in regional and remote areas – we help build a more sustainable industry and a workforce ready to meet evolving market demands.

Our students and alumni find their voices and places on the global stage, strengthening the creative economy and shaping a better world.

Media enquiries

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The National Screen Institute is supported by: Core Funders: Manitoba Sport, Culture and Heritage, the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Arts Council; Benefactors: TELUS, Telefilm Canada, Canada Media Fund (CMF), Department for Women and Gender Equality (WAGE); Patrons: CBC, Paramount+, Creative Saskatchewan; Builders: APTN, TikTok Canada, Indigenous Screen Office (ISO), The Winnipeg Foundation; Strategic Sponsors: Manitoba Film & Music, Bell Media, RBC Emerging Artists, documentary Channel, CBC Gem, Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CAHRD), Alberta Film Commission, Creative BC, Manitoba Arts Council; Industry Partner: National Film Board of Canada; Friends: Ontario Creates, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Bell FundWilliam F. White International, Company 3.