Black Screen Office - Bureau de l'écran des Noirs

📢 Calling all Black Canadian producers with groundbreaking film or television projects! 🎬✨ Don't miss your chance to be part of the Black Creators Festival Initiative, supported by Paramount+ and backed by Creative Export Canada and RBC Foundation. This is your opportunity to join exclusive delegations headed to MIP Africa, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), or Content Canada. Whether you're aiming to showcase, network, or secure funding, seize this moment to propel your project forward. Apply by July 2, 2024, and make your mark on the global stage of entertainment! Apply: https://lnkd.in/gg47adKy #BlackCreatorsFestival #FilmIndustry #OpportunityKnocks

Introducing our new "Being Seen" video toolkits! Sparked by the groundbreaking “Being Seen” report, these videos feature valuable insights from industry pros. Dive into topics inspired by the report’s findings and learn best practices to drive meaningful change. Our first video is now live featuring Becki Brisson. Watch, learn, and implement! #InclusiveContent #BeingSeen #IndustryInsight #RAC Visit: www.beingseen.ca or www.bso-ben.ca/research for more information.

Read our latest blog post to learn more about establishing a lucrative career in the hair department on Canadian film sets. Learn more at www.bso-ben.ca/community

BSO partnered with Alicia and Rama at Front Street Pictures, along with Creative BC, to launch the Elevating Hair Program. Designed and led by Alicia, this program trains established and emerging Canadian hairstylists on how to work with textured and Black hair on film sets. Check out this video showcasing the incredible work of our first cohort! Read our latest blog post to learn more about establishing a lucrative career in the hair department on Canadian film sets. Learn more at www.bso-ben.ca/community

Today is the day! The BSO team is thrilled to launch our Online Community. After the success of our inaugural symposium earlier this year, we've created an online space for all Black creatives and filmmakers, both in front of and behind the camera. Join us to network, share resources, discuss your favorite shows, and get exclusive access to BSO programming and opportunities. Every month, we'll share a blog post highlighting our community members, tips and tricks on how to succeed in the industry. This month's blog post will focus on the lack of diversity for textured hair in Canadian productions, with tips from industry experts on how to break into the industry. Visit www.bso-ben.ca/community to join our community! #BlackCreatives #BSOCommunity #Filmmakers #Networking #ExclusiveAccess #JoinUs

BSO Shares: The CRTC has initiated two consultations to ask for help in developing a regulatory policy for online streamers, one for Described Video (DV) and audio description requirements and one for Closed-captioning (CC). Existing broadcasters have had regulatory requirements since 2009, with increased obligations in 2016. The DSO would like to ask our community questions about your experiences with Described Video and with Closed-captioning, both as a user and as a creator, to help inform our submissions to these two consultations. Please fill out this survey by July 31, 2024: https://lnkd.in/gEsg9M4c

The Black Screen Office and the Canada Media Producers Association are proud to announce the inaugural BSO-CMPA Black Producer Accelerator Program, supported by Entertainment Partners. This mentorship initiative pairs eight emerging producers with established professionals from CMPA member companies for unparalleled skills and job training. Congratulations to Tyler Evans (Conquering Lion Pictures), Devon Ellis-Durity (Dada Ibis Media), Rena Pilgrim (Karma Film), Daniel Husbands (Mahaica Point Media), Chidinma Irene Nwoye (Neshama Entertainment), Silvana Rose Miler (OYA Media Group), Soko Negash (Scarborough Pictures), and Fitch Jean (Wandering Worx) for being selected for this groundbreaking program. #BSO #CMPA #EntertainmentPartners #Film #Mentorship 

We're #Hiring an Operations Manager! The Black Screen Office (BSO) is dedicated to amplifying Black stories and voices in the film and television industry. We're committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the screen industries. We're seeking a dynamic Operations Manager to oversee financial operations, support resource development, manage HR, and coordinate projects. Key Responsibilities: - Financial management and reporting - Supporting funding proposals - HR management and employee engagement - Project coordination and administration - Volunteer and intern oversight If you're detail-oriented and passionate about supporting Black creatives, we want to hear from you! Send your resume and cover letter to Tagaty Badio at operations@bso-ben.ca

Last Call! There is only one day left to get your applications into the Rogers-BSO Script Development Fund, which CISF administers in partnership with the Black Screen Office - Bureau de l'écran des Noirs (BSO) and Rogers Group of Funds. The Fund is dedicated to supporting Black and racialized writers and has played a crucial role in fostering content creation since its launch in 2021. With grant support provided by the Rogers Group of Funds, the Fund fully empowers writers in developing pitch-ready content. Additional support from BSO sponsors TD Ready Commitment, Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada, RBC Foundation, and DOC Institute, makes it possible for successful applicants to also receive invaluable guidance from mentors, story editors, script evaluators, and a pitching coach. Selected writers will have the opportunity to pitch their content to producers, networks, studios, and cable or streaming platforms both in Canada and internationally. To apply for the Rogers-BSO Script Development Fund, please visit the submission portal here: https://lnkd.in/gXz5-YW. The portal will remain open until July 15, 2024, at 8:59 PM PT / 11:59 PM ET. For more information about the Rogers-BSO Script Development Fund, feel free to reach out to: Hoda A, BSO Programming Manager, Email: programming@bso-ben.ca Samir Ballou, CISF Fund Manager, Email: info@independentfund.org We encourage you to spread the word about this exciting opportunity among your networks and help us reach deserving Black and racialized writers who could greatly benefit from this fund. Thank you for your continued interest and we look forward to receiving your applications. Special thank you to: Rogers Group of Funds | Rogers Communications Canadian Independent Screen Fund (CISF) Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada TD Ready Commitment  DOC Institute RBC Foundation

Il ne reste qu'une journée pour soumettre vos candidatures au Fonds de développement de scénarios Rogers-BÉN, administré par le FCEI en partenariat avec le Black Screen Office - Bureau de l'écran des Noirs et Groupe de fonds Rogers. Le Fonds est dédié à soutenir les scénaristes noirs et racisés et a joué un rôle crucial dans la promotion de la création de contenu depuis son lancement en 2021. Avec le soutien financier du Groupe de fonds Rogers, le Fonds permet aux écrivains de développer pleinement des contenus prêts à être présentés. Un soutien supplémentaire de la part des sponsors du BÉN, notamment TD Ready Commitment, Warner Bros Discovery Access, RBC Foundation et Doc Institute, permet aux candidats retenus de bénéficier également de conseils précieux de mentors, d'éditeurs d'histoires, d'évaluateurs de scénarios et d'un coach en présentation. Les écrivains sélectionnés auront l'occasion de présenter leur contenu à des producteurs, des réseaux, des studios et des plateformes de diffusion ou de streaming, tant au Canada qu'à l'international. Pour postuler au Fonds de développement de scénarios Rogers-BÉN, veuillez visiter le portail de soumission ici : https://lnkd.in/gXz5-YW. Le portail restera ouvert jusqu'au 15 juillet 2024 à 20h59 HP / 23h59 HE. Pour plus d'informations sur le Fonds de développement de scénarios Rogers-BÉN, n'hésitez pas à contacter:  Hoda A, Responsable des programmes du BÉN, Email : programming@bso-ben.ca  Samir Ballou, Responsable du Fonds CISF, Email : info@independentfund.org Nous vous encourageons à partager cette opportunité excitante au sein de vos réseaux et à nous aider à atteindre les écrivains noirs et racisés qui pourraient grandement bénéficier de ce fonds. Merci pour votre intérêt continu et nous attendons avec impatience de recevoir vos candidatures. Merci Rogers Group of Funds | Rogers Communications Canadian Independent Screen Fund (CISF) Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada TD Ready Commitment DOC Institute RBC Foundation