Ask the Experts: Mental Health in Covid Times

This webinar brought together mental health experts who provided helpful, practical, self-care solutions to mental health issues caused or exacerbated by the pandemic.

Women Working in the Horror Genre Across Canada

One of the most impactful elements of working in horror is the ability to use horror as an allegory. Hard truths can be expressed, hidden amongst the scares and thrills of the genre. Such being the case, horror has tremendous potential as a feminist medium. Five women making the most of the horror genre to empower female characters discussed their working challenges both on and off-screen. 

Cross Canada Check-in

A space where women across the country could connect, listen, share, and empower each other, generating ideas on how to best support women in the industry moving forward through COVID-19. 

A Conversation with Minister Guilbeault: Women & Screen Industries Before and During COVID-19

A discussion with the Canadian Heritage Minister, during which Minister Guilbeault confirmed gender-based analysis and inclusivity would remain a priority for his government and agreed that change is necessary to include gender equity and inclusion requirements as part of the federal tax credit eligibility. 

Special Guest: The Honourable Steven Guilbeault

Virtual Town Hall: Production Insurance

A discussion about production insurance around COVID19 and the concerns it raises regarding financing for independent producers.

Virtual Town Hall: Blue Ant Media, Super Channel and Corus

A discussion about what content companies are looking for during the pandemic as well as their gender equity and company inclusivity commitments.