National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI)

National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to recognize the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples whose cultures, languages, knowledge systems and stories continue to shape this land.

Stories carry history, identity and community. They connect generations, challenge misconceptions and help ensure Indigenous voices are heard on their own terms.

Today, we honour the storytellers, creators, Elders, Knowledge Keepers and community members who continue this work every day.

As a settler organization, we remain committed to supporting Indigenous-led storytelling and creating opportunities for Indigenous voices to be seen, heard and valued.

We're proud to see National Screen Institute alum represented across BANFF World Media Festival 2026.

This year, alum are taking part in the Indigenous Screen Summit, the Diversity of Voices: Elevate program, speaking on industry panels and earning Rockie Award nominations for their work.

Congratulations to everyone being recognized this year at Banff World Media Festival.

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Alum at the 2026 BANFF World Media Festival | National Screen Institute Indigenous Screen Summit, Rockie nominees and speakers highlight festival presence.

Submissions are now open for the 15th annual RBC Emerging Filmmakers Pitch Competition, taking place at Gimli International Film Festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This year’s competition continues to offer a $15,000 production prize from RBC alongside industry support designed to help filmmakers take the next step in their careers.

Deadline to apply is June 15, 2026 at 12PM CDT. Check out the rules and regulations and apply here: https://www.gimlifilm.com/rbc-emerging-artist

We're hiring!

National Screen Institute is hiring a partnerships coordinator to help support relationships with funders, sponsors and industry partners that make our work possible. In this role, you'll contribute to national training programs that centre equity and accessibility, support the creative economy and help build a more inclusive, sustainable screen industry.

If you're highly organized, detail-oriented and enjoy collaboration, problem-solving and managing multiple priorities, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Application deadline: June 29, 2026
💼 Full-time, four-day work week
💰 $48,000 - $58,000
📍 Winnipeg-based, hybrid work environment

Learn more and apply:

We're hiring: partnerships coordinator | National Screen Institute Join the National Screen Institute as a partnerships coordinator. Full-time 12-month term, $48,000 - $58,000. Apply by June 29, 2026.

National Screen Institute alum were recognized across 46 nominations and 10 wins at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards.

Among the honoured projects was North of North, which earned four nominations and three wins. Congratulations to all of the alum whose work was recognized this year.

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Alum at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards | National Screen Institute National Screen Institute alum were associated with 46 nominations and 10 wins.

Congratulations to the National Screen Institute alum whose work has been selected for the 2026 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival. Eight projects by alum are featured this year, including AKI by Darlene Naponse (NSI Features First), which opens the festival on June 2.

From features and shorts to reality television, these selections showcase the incredible work Indigenous storytellers are bringing to audiences across Canada and beyond.

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Alum at 2026 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival | National Screen Institute National Screen Institute alum featured in the 2026 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival

National Screen Institute alum are heading to Yorkton Film Festival.

This year’s festival runs from May 21 to 25 and includes alum nominated across Golden Sheaf Award categories, featured in the opening night screening and taking part in industry panels and networking events.

We’re proud to celebrate their work at this year’s festival.

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Alum at Yorkton film festival 2026 | National Screen Institute Celebrating alum recognized across screenings, awards and industry programming.

Dix créateur·rice·s émergent·e·s ont recement amorcé leur formation dans le cadre de NSI Intro to Production – Édition francophone du Manitoba, un programme hybride conçu pour initier les participant·e·s à la scénarisation, à la narration et à la production sur plateau en français.

Joignez-vous à nous pour accueillir les participant·e·s de la cohorte 2026 :

Houda Belaid
Noel Coulibaly
Harold Kouton
Jed Kuetche
Loïc Matabishi
Prudence Mouafo
Bedier Pangnyere
Ousmane Sambou
Daniela Smith-Fernandez
Ive Archil Tchinda

Développé à la suite de conversations amorcées lors de l’événement All Access 365 d’On Screen Manitoba axé sur la francophonie, le programme crée un espace permettant aux conteur·euse·s francophones de développer leurs compétences, leurs liens avec l’industrie et leur confiance au sein du secteur de l’écran en pleine croissance au Manitoba.

🔗 Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus : https://nsi-canada.ca/media_release/les-participant·e·s-debutent-la-formation/

NSI Intro to Production – Édition francophone du Manitoba est financé par Téléfilm Canada, partenaire principal; Manitoba Film & Music, partenaire provincial; On Screen Manitoba et RACCORD, partenaires de l’industrie; IATSE 856 et Wookey Films, organismes de soutien de l’industrie; Blue Bridge, donateur de soutien. Les principaux bailleurs de fonds du National Screen Institute sont le ministère du Sport, de la Culture, du Patrimoine et du Tourisme du Manitoba, la Ville de Winnipeg par l’intermédiaire du Winnipeg Arts Council et Rogers. D’autres commanditaires seront ajoutés dès confirmation.

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Ten emerging creators recently began training through NSI Intro to Production – Manitoba Francophone Edition, a hybrid program designed to introduce participants to screenwriting, storytelling and hands-on production experience in French.

Please join us in welcoming the 2026 participants:

Houda Belaid
Noel Coulibaly
Harold Kouton
Jed Kuetche
Loïc Matabishi
Prudence Mouafo
Bedier Pangnyere
Ousmane Sambou
Daniela Smith-Fernandez
Ive Archil Tchinda

Developed following conversations sparked through On Screen Manitoba’s Francophone-focused All Access 365 event, the program creates space for Francophone storytellers to build skills, industry connections and confidence in Manitoba’s growing screen sector.

🔗 Click here to learn more: https://nsi-canada.ca/media_release/les-participant·e·s-debutent-la-formation/

NSI Intro to Production – Manitoba Francophone Edition is funded by Patron Telefilm Canada; Provincial Sponsor Manitoba Film & Music; Industry Partners On Screen Manitoba and RACCORD; Industry Supporters IATSE 856, Wookey Films; 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. More sponsors will be added as confirmed.

new chapter begins this week as the 2026 cohort of CBC New Indigenous Voices start training. ✨

Please join us in welcoming the 2026 participants:

Cole Clark
Kim Coltman
Canaan Kejick
Lindsay Larocque
Cyrus Maytwayashing
Roni McGillivary
Tyrell Rowan
Lisa Rueckert
Everett Sokol
Chey Wright

Over 14 weeks, participants will develop original creative work, gain hands-on production experience and build connections across the screen industry through mentorship, training and internships.

This year marks CBC’s 10th year as title sponsor of CBC New Indigenous Voices, which has supported Indigenous storytellers as they step into careers in film, television and digital media for more than two decades.

🔗 Click here to learn more: https://nsi-canada.ca/media_release/cbc-new-indigenous-voices-2026-participants/

CBC New Indigenous Voices 2026 is funded by Title, Presenting and Tuition Sponsor CBC Manitoba; Program Partners Manitoba Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism, Neeginan Education, Training and Employment Services, Inc. (NETES), Telefilm Canada; Strategic Sponsors BC Film Foundation, Creative BC, The Winnipeg Foundation; Director / Production Sponsor The Directors Guild of Canada - Manitoba District Council (DGC); Provincial/Territorial Sponsors Manitoba Film and Music, Creative Saskatchewan, ScreenSask Apprenticeship Stream Training Program; Industry Partners Final Draft, Eagle Vision, Talon Production Services; Industry Supporters IATSE 856 Manitoba, On Screen Manitoba, Wookey Films Inc., Big Sky Studios; Service Sponsor Line 21 Media Services Ltd.. National Screen Institute Core Funders are Manitoba Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism, the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Arts Council, Rogers. More sponsors will be added as confirmed.

CBC New Indigenous Voices 2026 participants begin training | National Screen Institute Participants will spend 14 weeks learning the essential elements of working in the film, TV and digital media industries.

New to Canada and ready to bring your stories to the screen?Navigating a new industry can feel like a maze, but we’ve got the map! Join CBC, CAVCO, and CMPA for the 9th season of the One Stop Business Workshop: The Media Map. 🗺️

This free 3-day virtual series is specifically designed for newcomer creators to help you master the business of TV, film, and digital content.

Details: Virtual, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

ASL, Closed Captioning, and French translation provided.

Can’t make it live? Register anyway to get the recordings sent straight to your inbox! 📩

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/one-stop-business-workshop-the-media-map-a-one-stop-guide-for-newcomers-tickets-1988319060835