National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI)

10/15/2026

One Stop Business Workshop, presented by CBC, CAVCO and CMPA is coming to Winnipeg on November 17 and 18, bringing screen industry professionals together for two days of practical insights from industry leaders.
 
On day one, National Screen Institute manager of programs and development Sarah Simpson-Yellowquill will participate in a panel discussion.
 
The workshop takes place at CBC Winnipeg, 541 Portage Avenue.
 
Interested in attending? Learn more and register through the link in our bio.

09/30/2026

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

As a settler organization, today we honour residential school Survivors, the children who never returned home, and their families and communities. We recognize the lasting and ongoing impacts of residential schools and colonialism on First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

Today, we are taking time to listen, learn and reflect. We invite our community to join us by engaging with Indigenous-led resources, hearing directly from Survivors and learning more about the history and ongoing work of reconciliation.

Learn more through the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and the Orange Shirt Society.

09/29/2026

National Screen Institute alum are represented at the Calgary International Film Festival and Edmonton International Film Festival this fall.

This year, alum have films screening and are participating across both festivals as directors, writers, producers and in other industry roles.

Click here to read about National Screen Institute alum at the Calgary International Film Festival - CIFF: https://nsi-canada.ca/alum-at-2026-ciff/

Click here to read about National Screen Institute alum at the Edmonton International Film Festival: https://nsi-canada.ca/alum-at-2026-eiff/

National Screen Institute alum bring films and industry roles to the Edmonton International Film Festival.

09/22/2026

Day one of Access+ 🎬

Last week, eight producers kicked off the four-day Access+ intensive in St Catharines, Ontario.

The first day focused on preparing participants and their companies for the international marketplace. Mathias Noschis led a session on marketing a production company, while Titus Kreyenberg explained market preparation and pitching.

Participants also took part in a yoga and wellness activity, bringing a different kind of focus to the first day of training.

There’s much more ahead as participants wrap up the intensive today, begin virtual mentorship this fall and prepare for a visit to the International Film Festival Rotterdam in early 2027, where they’ll connect with potential international partners, buyers and collaborators.

Access+ is presented by EAVE and the National Screen Institute, in partnership with the Canada Media Fund (CMF); Community Partner BIPOC TV & Film; Patron Telefilm Canada; Strategic Sponsors BC Film Foundation, Creative BC, Bell Canada; Industry Partner Bell Fund; Provincial Sponsors Ontario Creates, Creative Saskatchewan, ScreenSask Apprenticeship Stream Training Program; Supporting Sponsor Neshama Entertainment; Supporting Donor Blue Bridge; National Screen Institute Core Funders are Manitoba Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism, the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Arts Council and Rogers.

09/18/2026

Eight producers are taking their companies and projects to the international stage. 🎬

Meet the producers selected for Access+, an advanced professional development and mentorship program presented by EAVE and the National Screen Institute:

Fabiola Caraza
Gavin Seal
Joe Balass
Kathy Thomas
Leon Lee
Nach Dudsdeemaytha
Rolla Tahir
Sam Pineda Sierra

Beginning today, participants will strengthen their company and slate strategies, explore financing, legal and co-production approaches and prepare their projects and businesses for international markets.

Following an intensive in St. Catharines, participants will receive virtual mentorship before travelling to the International Film Festival Rotterdam in early 2027 to build relationships with potential international partners, buyers and collaborators.

🔗Click here to read more: https://nsi-canada.ca/media_release/eight-producers-selected-for-access/

Access+ is presented by EAVE and the National Screen Institute, in partnership with the Canada Media Fund (CMF); Community Partner BIPOC TV & Film; Patron Telefilm Canada; Strategic Sponsors BC Film Foundation, Creative BC, Bell Canada; Industry Partner Bell Fund; Provincial Sponsors Ontario Creates, Creative Saskatchewan, ScreenSask Apprenticeship Stream Training Program; Supporting Sponsor Neshama Entertainment; Supporting Donor Blue Bridge; National Screen Institute Core Funders are Manitoba Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism, the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Arts Council and Rogers.

National Screen Institute announces participants beginning advanced training focused on international markets.

09/10/2026

National Screen Institute alum are part of TIFF 2026, with work and projects represented throughout the festival.

This year, alum have films screening at TIFF, are participating in industry events, project markets and development programs, and are among the nominees for the 2026 Indiescreen Awards.

We’ve rounded up where you can find National Screen Institute alum and their work at this year’s festival. Click here to read more: https://nsi-canada.ca/alum-at-tiff-2026/



Image courtesy of Ian Bawa.

National Screen Institute alum participate in screenings, industry events, project markets and award nominations.

08/28/2026

Training matters most when it creates opportunities to move forward.

That was one of the ideas we shared with the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, when he visited the National Screen Institute this week.

We spoke about how we build lasting career pathways for Canadian storytellers through training, mentorship and professional connections. We also shared how we’re evolving to meet the changing needs of creators and communities across Canada.

Minister Miller heard directly from alum Dinae Robinson, Ande Brown and Alice Teufack, who spoke about how their National Screen Institute experiences have supported their careers and opened new possibilities.

Their experiences reflect the broader impact of investing in the people behind Canada’s stories. Supporting creators in building sustainable careers also ensures more Canadian stories, cultures and perspectives are represented on screen.

Thank you to Minister Miller and his team for joining us and for the thoughtful conversation.

08/11/2026

Last year, 64 productions were filmed in Manitoba, accounting for more than 1,400 shooting days across the province.

Behind every production is a crew with specialized skills, from camera and lighting to production, locations and directing.
At the National Screen Institute, our programs are designed to help people develop those skills through hands-on training, mentorship and industry connections. By creating pathways into the screen industry, we help prepare emerging creators for careers in film and television while supporting the workforce that productions rely on.

Explore our programs through the link in our bio to learn how we’re helping people get started in the screen industry.

Source: Manitoba Film & Music Annual Report, 2024–2025.https://www.mbfilmmusic.ca/uploads/documents/7948-mfm-annual-report-web.pdf

08/06/2026

What does it take to build a stronger screen industry?
 
It starts by creating space for storytellers to share their experiences, learn from one another and connect with peers and industry professionals.
 
At this year’s Gimli International Film Festival, the National Screen Institute hosted Every Story Has the Power to Inspire Change, a conversation exploring the importance of Indigenous storytelling, career pathways and the impact of CBC New Indigenous Voices.
 
Moderated by National Screen Institute manager of programs and development Sarah Simpson-Yellowquill, the panel featured CBC New Indigenous Voices alum Nathaniel Jordan Magbanua, Dinae Robinson, Lindsay Jade, Matthew Shoup and Roger Boyer, representing cohorts from 2007 to 2024. Together, they reflected on their careers, the role of authentic storytelling and how mentorship, community and opportunity continue to shape their work.
 
Thank you to Gimli International Film Fest, our panelists and everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversation. 

07/31/2026

The stories we tell shape how we see ourselves, each other and the world around us.
 
At the Gimli International Film Festival, National Screen Institute alum shared what storytelling means to them by finishing one sentence: “Every story has the power to...”