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.
Application Deadline: July 16, 2025 12:00 pm
Building off the CFC’s signature Prime Time TV model, this is a full time in-person 5 ½ month professional comedy story room and series development program for 4 emerging/ mid-level Black, Indigenous and/or racialized writer/creators in Canada.
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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.
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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,...
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Overview With financial support from The Paul Bronfman Family Foundation, the Cinematography Intensive is a comprehensive two-week workshop in collaboration with the 2025 Norman Jewison Film Program residents. This intensive is geared towards elevating the narrative storytelling, collaborative and technical...
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With support from the Government of Canada, IATSE 873, the City of Toronto, and the J.P. Bickell Foundation, the CFC’s Makeup Intensive is an eight-week comprehensive program aimed at advancing the skills and careers of five talented artists from Black,...
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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...
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Introducing CFC Satellites – Practical, Future-Focused Workshops for Canadian Creators CFC Satellites are a new series of dynamic, hands-on online workshops designed to help Canadian creators navigate and shape the future of storytelling. Each 1–2 day session dives into a...
