Expert-led programs designed to prepare today’s talent for tomorrow’s screens.
CFC is home to a range of intensive programs in film, television and digital/immersive media that empower, shape and advance opportunities for Canadian talent to pursue successful careers in an ever-evolving industry, in an ever-changing world.
Our suite of screen-based programs span film, television, screen acting and music. These intensive, hands-on programs prepare Canadian storytellers for successful careers in the screen industry.
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A full-time, 5 ½ month professional accelerated film program for emerging to mid-level Canadian filmmakers. Designed to improve narrative storytelling, grow residents’ body of work, creative community and career potential.
Applications Closed : Stay tuned for updates in 2024
The Bell Media Prime Time TV Program is a full-time, 5 ½ month professional TV writing program for emerging to mid-level Canadian writers. This program is recognized industry-wide for training TV series writers and developing new projects for the marketplace.
Applications Closed : Presented by Bell Media
A new program offering, this is a 12 week, full-time, in person Comedy Story Room Intensive at the CFC for up to six (6) emerging/mid-level Black, Indigenous and People of Colour writers. The Story Room is led by a Canadian...
Application Deadline: April 29, 2024
The CBC Actors Conservatory is a full-time, 6-month immersive onscreen acting program designed to increase an actor’s confidence working in film and television; expand their onscreen portfolio; and establish strong creative and industry partnerships.
Applications Closed : Stay tuned for updates in 2024
Music creators are integral to the storytelling process. The Slaight Family Music Residency is designed to bolster the integration of composers and songwriters into the onscreen process and foster opportunities to increase the use of Canadian music in film, television,...
CFC Media Lab programs are designed to expand entertainment and business opportunities in the interactive space.
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In the dynamic realm of contemporary storytelling, this CFC Satellite on Worldbuilding champions the creation of robust story worlds primed for multiple platforms across linear and interactive mediums. By prioritizing the development of these universes, this 2 day workshop is designed...
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Scale Up Immersive is a three-month immersive accelerator lab designed to increase the capacity of Black content creators and/or producers working in the immersive media space.
