REEL CANADA

REEL CANADA REEL CANADA promotes the power & diversity of Cdn film through 3 core programs: OUR FILMS IN OUR SCHOOLS, WELCOME TO CANADA & NATIONAL CANADIAN FILM DAY 🇨🇦

REEL CANADA is a non-profit organization that celebrates Canada through film. Canadian films are the stories we tell about ourselves – they open the door to so many conversations about place, nation, identity, and what it means to be Canadian. REEL CANADA promotes the power and diversity of Canadian film and encourages this on-going conversation through three core programs: OUR FILMS IN OUR SCHOOLS, WELCOME TO CANADA, and NATIONAL CANADIAN FILM DAY. Through these programs, REEL CANADA increases audiences for our films, encourages dialogue and, most crucially, provides an opportunity to enjoy our great nation through the wonderful stories we tell. By celebrating Canadian cinematic storytelling we can build a stronger and prouder Canada.

🎬 Kelowna, BC Teachers! Bring your students into the world of film & TV! (Pst... There will be a surprise film screening...
10/07/2026

🎬 Kelowna, BC Teachers! Bring your students into the world of film & TV! (Pst... There will be a surprise film screening!). 🤫

Join Next Generation Day at the Okanagan International Film Festival & Forum () - a free celebration of Canadian storytelling that connects students and educators with filmmakers, industry professionals, and career opportunities, presented by REEL CANADA.

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
📍 Metro Hub, Okanagan TV & Film Forum (1265 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC)

What's in store:
🎥 11 AM–3:00 PM: Intro to the TV/Film Industry for high school and post-secondary students, presented by REEL CANADA. Screenings, career quiz, speakers, panels, demos, and a *surprise* feature film!
+ more

Offer your students the chance to explore the many career paths in film and television!

Teachers: Email [email protected] for more information and to register.

The Okanagan International Film Festival (OKIFF) runs October 15–18, 2026.

📣 Enseignants et enseignantes, l'inscription à notre prochaine diffusion en direct RCtv est désormais ouverte!Joignez-vo...
10/07/2026

📣 Enseignants et enseignantes, l'inscription à notre prochaine diffusion en direct RCtv est désormais ouverte!

Joignez-vous à nous pour un événement, interactif, en direct pour les élèves de la 6e à la 8e année (6e année du primaire à la 2e année du secondaire). Cet événement présente cinq courts métrages, qui suscitent la réflexion, réalisés par des artistes autochtones au Canada.

🙋Participez à une séance de questions-réponses à l’échelle nationale avec le cinéaste Christopher Auchter (Haida) et des élèves de partout au pays!

🎥En présentant un mélange captivant de documentaire, de fiction, d’animation et de réalisation musicale, ce programme explore les différentes façons dont le cinéma peut servir à préserver les récits, les visions du monde et les cultures autochtones.

Nous vous invitons à vous joindre à nous le 1er décembre, car cet événement en direct offre une occasion rare et stimulante de mettre vos élèves en contact avec des milliers d’autres élèves de partout au pays, dans le cadre d’une conversation nationale véritablement unique, menée par les jeunes eux-mêmes.

❗Cette date ne vous convient pas? Une version enregistrée sera disponible à tout moment par la suite.

🔗 Pour plus de détails et pour vous inscrire, cliquez ici: https://reelcanada.ca/education/learning-bundles/indigenous-realities-preserving-community-through-culture/

📣Educators, registration for our upcoming RCtv Livestream is now open!On December 1, join us for an interactive live eve...
10/07/2026

📣Educators, registration for our upcoming RCtv Livestream is now open!

On December 1, join us for an interactive live event for Grades 6-8 showcasing five thought-provoking short films by Indigenous artists in Canada.

🙋Participate in a nationwide Q&A with filmmaker Christopher Auchter (Haida) and students from across the country!

🎥Presenting an engaging diverse mix of documentary, narrative, animated, and musical filmmaking, this programme explores the ways film can serve as a record of Indigenous storytelling, worldviews, and cultures.

We suggest joining us on December 1 because the live experience offers a rare and exciting opportunity to connect your students with thousands of peers from across the country, for a truly unique, youth-led nationwide conversation.

❗Can’t make the date? A recorded version will be available any time afterwards.

🔗 For full details and to sign up, click here:
https://reelcanada.ca/education/learning-bundles/indigenous-realities-preserving-community-through-culture/

Not every student wants to be in front of the camera... and that's exactly why career exploration matters!With REEL OPPO...
10/03/2026

Not every student wants to be in front of the camera... and that's exactly why career exploration matters!

With REEL OPPORTUNITIES, students can:
🎬 Take a career quiz to discover where they fit on a film crew
🎬 Explore 100+ careers in Canada’s film & TV industry
🎬 Discover pathways they may not have considered
🎬 Connect their interests and skills to future opportunities

⭐ And it’s FREE!

Educators & community organizations can also access free workshops and resources, including:
💡60-minute virtual sessions with industry professionals
💡Q&As
💡Ages 12–30, including a new Grade 7/8 workshop
💡Groups of 10–200
💡September–June
💡English & French

📢 REGISTER TODAY - link in bio! Or click here: linktr.ee/reelcanada

Save for lesson planning, share with a fellow educator, and follow for more free educator resources.

Special thanks to , , , , and , presenting partners of Reel Opportunities.



____

Tous les élèves ne veulent pas se retrouver devant la caméra... et c'est justement pour ça que l'exploration de carrière est si importante!

Avec Reel Opportunities, les élèves peuvent :
🎬 Faire un quiz de carrière pour découvrir où ils s'intègrent dans une équipe de tournage
🎬 Explorer plus de 100 carrières dans l'industrie canadienne du cinéma et de la télévision
🎬 Découvrir des parcours auxquels ils n'auraient peut-être pas pensé
🎬 Établir un lien entre leurs intérêts, leurs compétences et de futures possibilités

⭐ Et c'est GRATUIT!

Les éducateurs et les organismes communautaires peuvent aussi avoir accès à des ateliers et des ressources gratuits, notamment :
💡Des séances virtuelles de 60 minutes avec des professionnels de l'industrie
💡Des périodes de questions
💡De 12 à 30 ans, incluant un nouvel atelier pour la 7e/8e année
💡Des groupes de 10 à 200 personnes
💡De septembre à juin
💡En français et en anglais

📢 INSCRIVEZ-VOUS DÈS AUJOURD'HUI – lien dans la bio!

Enregistrez cette publication pour la planification de vos leçons, partagez-la avec un ou une collègue, et suivez-nous pour plus de ressources gratuites destinées aux éducateurs.

Un grand merci à , , , et , partenaires présentateurs de Reel Opportunities.

10/02/2026

Canadian movies absolutely slayed at this year’s !

We just wrapped our annual post-TIFF debrief, where the team came together to talk about all the Canadian films we saw at this year’s festival (one of our staff members saw ALL of them!) - and one thing was clear: Canadian stories and perspectives matter, and this year’s lineup delivered.

These were just some of the films the team was excited about. This next year promises to be one of the best years yet for Canadian film!

🎥In the Heart of the South
🎥Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney
🎥Man in Motion: The Rick Hansen Story
🎥Run Terry Run
🎥Smudge the Blades
🎥Sunburn
🎥Tangles
🎥The Stunt Driver
🎥Villeneuve: Rise of a Legend
🎥The Final Act
🎥Still Night Burning House
🎥Whatcha Want
🎥How We Stand

Canadian cinema is thriving, and we’re SO here for it.

Which Canadian films stood out to you this year? Let us know in the comments!

October is Women's History Month!Choose from a wealth of great films by female filmmakers, as well as films that deal wi...
09/29/2026

October is Women's History Month!

Choose from a wealth of great films by female filmmakers, as well as films that deal with both real and fictionalized accounts of notable moments in women’s history.

📣Educators! Set yourself up for success!

Receive film recommendations straight in your inbox by subscribing to our Educator Bulletin at reelcanada.ca/education or click the link in bio. It's FREE! (The films are too 😉 )

Here are some films to get you started for 👇

Features
🎥Antigone
🎥Beans
🎥The Breadwinner
🎥Ice Queens
🎥Jeune Juliette
🎥Maudie
🎥Our People Will Be Healed
🎥Status Quo?
🎥Water
🎥The World Before Her

Shorts
🎥Âme Noire
🎥Pick
🎥Radical

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. On this day, we remember the chil...
09/26/2026

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. On this day, we remember the children who were forced to attend residential schools, the survivors, and those who are not able to share their stories.

It is also a time to acknowledge the ongoing intergenerational impact of these institutions on Indigenous families and communities, and to reflect on the importance of truth, remembrance, and reconciliation.

Here are our film recommendations for your classroom for National Day for :

Features:
🧡Indian Horse §
🧡Night Raiders*^
🧡Nîpawistâmasowin: We Will Stand Up*
🧡Our People Will Be Healed*
🧡Rise: The Urban Rez*
🧡The Secret Path

Shorts:
🧡Against the Grain*
🧡Christmas at Moose Factory*
🧡Shin-Chi’s Canoe*^

* indicates films that are made by Indigenous creators
§ Indian Horse includes mature content, which could be triggering for some students. Please review our content advisory before ordering the film.
^Learning Bundles available.

Emotional crisis referral services for former residential school students: 1-866-925-4419 24/7

Counselling and crisis intervention helpline for Indigenous peoples across Canada: 1-855-242-3310

REEL CANADA is hiring a full-time Assistant Communications Manager to join our team!The successful candidate has 5+ year...
09/22/2026

REEL CANADA is hiring a full-time Assistant Communications Manager to join our team!

The successful candidate has 5+ years of professional work experience in a communications/marketing leadership role. You aren't just a Canadian film fan; you also have strong copy-editing skills, plus an understanding of WordPress and current marketing trends.

This is a Toronto-based position starting in October 2026.

To apply, please review the full job description at the link in our bio or visit reelcanada.ca/join-our-team, where you can submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.

09/19/2026

... all of this, and more. 🤭🎬🍁

📎It's season! Share this with an educator you know!

Have questions? Leave a comment, or DM us - we're happy to help!

Learn more: REELCANADA.CA/Education

REEL CANADA helps educators bring Canadian stories into the classroom with FREE films, classroom resources, and nationwide programs that inspire conversation and cultural connection.
TeacherReels Inspiration CanadianTeachers

09/16/2026

Back to school, back to Canadian stories! 📚 🎬

Our latest newsletter is packed with FREE educational resources: Canadian films, 700+ lesson plans, Learning Bundles, filmmaker talks, career resources (and more!) to help you kick off the school year.

New teacher? Go to reelcanada.ca/education to sign up and get fresh classroom resources delivered to your inbox! ✉️

Address

489 College Street, Unit 303
Toronto, ON
M6G1A5

Telephone

+14166425796

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when REEL CANADA posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to REEL CANADA:

Shortcuts

Share

Category