Tonya Williams and the Reelworld Screen Institute – Founded by Tonya Williams (ACTRA Toronto member, 2018 Sandi Ross Individual Award recipient, and 2025 Canada’s Walk of Fame inductee), the Reelworld Screen Institute advocates in Canada to draw attention to the lack of racially diverse and indigenous talent in mainstream media – both in front of and behind the screen. Through its Black Entrepreneurs Program, Reelworld is training and nurturing the next generation of Black screen industry leaders through transformational business advisory services, training, mentorship, capital investment and networking opportunities. The Reelworld Screen Institute was the recipient of the 2024 Sandi Ross Organization Award. You can listen to Tonya’s acceptance speech here.

Anthony Q. Farrell. and the Diversity Showrunner Bootcamp – Anthony Q. Farrell (ACTRA Toronto member, 2024 Sandi Ross Award recipient) is a showrunner and producer dedicated to up-lifting underrepresented Canadian talent. In 2021, he partnered with BIPOC TV & FILM to launch the Diversity Showrunner Bootcamp, an intensive for mid-level to senior writers and aspiring showrunners. In 2024, Anthony launched a new edition of the Bootcamp trough his company Canfro Productions. To date, the program has supported over 100 creators. Anthony received the 2024 Sandi Ross Individual Award for his work in the industry. You can listen to his acceptance speech here.

The Black Screen Office and the BSO Symposium – The Black Screen Office (BSO) is dedicated to dismantling anti-Black racism in Canada’s screen industries. The BSO supports the next generation of Black leaders in the industry through international festival access, a Producers’ accelerator program and development funding, to name a few. Through its research reports and toolkits, the BSO also provides support to the wider industry. The BSO Symposium brings together decision-makers, broadcasters, streamers, funders, distributors, producers and creatives for a day of roundtables, keynotes from Black industry leaders, and a celebration of Black talent in Canada and beyond. This year’s Symposium is happening on April 1, and tickets are still available.

Black Women Film! Canada – Black Women Film! Canada is dedicated to the success of Black women professionals in film and media through leadership programs, masterclasses and networking opportunities. New this year, Black Women Film! Canada launched Reel Change, a program that aims to support the long-term success of Black women at all stages of media and film production across Canada.

OYA Black Arts Coalition – OYA Black Arts Coalition (OBAC) empowers Black creatives with the skills, support and resources necessary to succeed within the film and entertainment industry. OBAC programs include support for filmmakers at different stages of their career through mentorship, networking and training. Keep an eye out for OBAC’s Creating Safe Spaces for Black Emerging Talent report, which was announced at PrimeTime 2025 and will be released soon.

The Fabienne Colas Foundation and the Toronto Black Film Festival – The Fabienne Colas Foundation is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the arts across Canada and around the world. Its Being Black in Canada program provides training, mentorship and creation opportunities to Black filmmakers in Canada. The Fabienne Colas Foundation’s many festivals, including the Toronto Black Film Festival, are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in film, both in front of and behind the camera, by highlighting films about the realities of Black people around the world. This year’s Toronto Black Film Festival will take place from February 12-17. Programming is available here.