#ThankYouNorman
The world is grieving the loss of beloved CFC founder – iconic and award-winning filmmaker Norman Jewison.
Norman will forever be one of the world’s greatest storytellers. He was a champion of Canadian talent, and, made an incredible impact on so many. There simply would be no Canadian Film Centre without him.
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Tell us your favourite memory of Norman, or, how he made an impact on you.
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Our programs in film, television, screen acting, music and digital/immersive media empower Canadian talent. They leave CFC with skills, experience, and connections to launch their careers in the dynamic 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,...
The CBC Actors Conservatory is a full-time, 6-month immersive onscreen acting program designed to increase an actor’s confidence working in...
In the dynamic realm of contemporary storytelling, this CFC Satellite on Worldbuilding champions the creation of robust story worlds primed for...
A new program offering, this is a 12 week, full-time, in person Comedy Story Room Intensive at the CFC for...
Music creators are integral to the storytelling process. The Slaight Family Music Residency is designed to bolster the integration of...
Scale Up Immersive is a three-month immersive accelerator lab designed to increase the capacity of Black content creators and/or producers...
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