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: Thursday, June 4 at 3:00pm EST
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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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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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 This intensive is a collaboration between the CFC & CSC designed to welcome five female-identifying Directors of Photography (DPs) for a full-time, in-person, Toronto-based, two-week intensive in collaboration with the 2026 Norman Jewison Film Program residents. Designed as a...
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Application Deadline: September 3rd, 12pm EST
September 21 – November 13, 2026 The Canadian Film Centre’s Make-Up Intensive is an 8-week professional training program designed to provide skills development, networking, mentorship and on-set experience for up to five Makeup Artists, supporting pathways toward IATSE 873 permittee status. The Intensive combines hands-on production experience...
Applications Closed : Practical, future-focused workshops for Canadian creators
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...
