Film, Television, and the Performing Arts

Invite stories about unforgettable shows, favourite roles, or what audiences want to see more of.

Analyze trends in how people watch, attend, and support film, TV, and the performing arts in a digital age.

Share experiences with local festivals, co-ops, school performances, and community-based productions keeping arts vibrant at the grassroots.

A lighter space for sharing funny, surprising, or behind-the-scenes stories from the worlds of film, TV, and live performance.

Conversations about whose stories are told, barriers to inclusion, and celebrating diverse creators and narratives.

Discuss funding challenges, access inequities, and creative solutions for supporting artists and audiences across all regions.

Discuss the growth of livestreamed theatre, online festivals, interactive and boundary-pushing performance art.

Spotlight films, performances, and initiatives from Indigenous and other historically excluded groups.

Exchange ideas about the effects of streaming, virtual reality, and digital platforms on creation, distribution, and audience engagement.

Opportunities, challenges, and stories about connecting emerging artists with mentors and educational programs.

Ideas and debates about building resilient funding models, policies, and practices for a thriving, inclusive sector.

Explore the cultural, social, and economic impact of film, TV, and live performance in Canada.