Made possible through the Changing Narratives Fund administered by the Canada Media Fund (CMF) on behalf of the Government of Canada.

Building a more inclusive and sustainable screen industry.

The Access Reelworld Wage Subsidy Program supports the hiring of four (4) mid-career professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous or as Persons of Colour. The program provides wage subsidies to mid-level and senior professionals, covering a six-month, full-time position. These placements are designed to offer meaningful industry experience, mentorship, and skill development.

Rendu possible grâce au Fonds de diversité des voix, géré par le Fonds des médias du Canada, au nom du Gouvernement du Canada.

Création d’une industrie cinématographique plus inclusive et plus durable.

Le programme de subvention salariale Access Reelworld soutient l’embauche de professionnels et professionnelles en milieu de carrière et qui s’identifient comme noir(e)s, autochtones ou comme personnes de couleur. Le programme offre des subventions salariales aux professionnels de niveau intermédiaire et supérieur, et couvrent six mois de salaire pour un poste à temps plein. Ces stages visent à offrir une expérience significative de l’industrie, un mentorat et des opportunités de développement de compétences.

Assistant to Showrunner

Development Producer
Writer
Production Coordinator
Business Affairs

Development Intern

Assistant to Executive Producer

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Location:

Montreal, QC

Roles:

Development Producer
Writer
Production Coordinator
Business Affairs

For over two dynamic decades, Rezolution Pictures has been a catalyst in shaping Canada’s cinematic landscape, collaborating with both seasoned and emerging talents to craft thought-provoking content.

Our portfolio spans a rich spectrum, fusing production expertise with unbridled creativity.

Steered by the visionary leadership of Ernest Webb and Catherine Bainbridge, co-founders, directors, and executive producers, Rezolution remains steadfast in propelling original Indigenous narratives into the mainstream.

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Location:

Vancouver, BC

Role:

Development Intern

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Front Street Pictures is a vertically-integrated production company based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Front Street’s full suite of services includes development, incorporation support, in-house business affairs, legal, budgeting, and scheduling. In addition, we offer production office space, crews, storage, post-production facilities, management of all aspects of delivery, and experienced finance personnel to ensure the successful completion of the tax credit process.

The company has a global distribution network to serve its extensive development slate of owned and controlled IP as well as third-party projects.

Its work has been recognized with many awards in the past decade, including multiple Emmys.

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Location:

Montreal, QC

Role:
Assistant to Executive Producers

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Muse is a prolific producer of series and limited series with elevated and inclusive storytelling, which projects have garnered broad audience recognition as well as widespread critical acclaim. It’s production and creative know-how and vast network have made Muse one of the largest independent production companies in Canada.

Muse Entertainment develops and produces premium series and movie content across a wide range of genre and tone, but the common threads throughout our projects is that they are entertaining, elevated, social relevant, diverse and inclusive. The company is fundamentally optimistic in its outlook; from premium drama to epic romance, from truecrime to mystery, from family comedy to co-viewing adventure, from twisted thrillers to thrilling procedurals – we’re drawn towards character-driven stories that share new perspectives and are inspirational, compelling, international, stories. Across the board we strive to reflect what is hopeful and heroic in humanity.

Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Muse Entertainment has development and production operations in Toronto, Vancouver and Los Angeles. The company celebrated its 25th anniversary in May 2023.

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General Questions

What is the Access Reelworld Wage Subsidy Program?

The Access Reelworld Wage Subsidy Program is a new initiative from Reelworld Screen Institute that supports paid, six-month placements for four mid-career Black, Indigenous, and racialized professionals within Canadian production companies. This program is funded by the Canada Media Fund through the Government of Canada’s Changing Narratives Fund.

What are the goals of the program?

Provide mid-career professionals with meaningful, full-time in-office work experience within a production company
Build sustainable industry career pathways for underrepresented talent

When does the program run?

Placements begin in August 2025 and run until February 2026.

How is this program connected to Access Reelworld?

Access Reelworld is Canada’s largest open directory of Black, Indigenous and racialized crew and screen talent. This new wage subsidy program expands on that mission by connecting talent to paid, structured job placements and mentorship within leading production companies.

For Production Companies Who is eligible to apply as a production company?

To qualify, companies must:

Be members in-good-standing with the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA)

Operate a physical office in Canada

Employ a minimum of five (5) full-time staff or the equivalent

Have an active production during the placement period

What does the wage subsidy cover?

The program provides funding to cover the full-time salary of one mid-career professional for six months, plus a contribution toward training and mentorship costs.

Can companies select their own candidate?

No. Candidates will apply through Reelworld’s portal and will be matched in consultation with the production company and the Reelworld team. Companies are welcome to express preferences during the selection process.

Can we host more than one placement?

No. Each selected production company may host only one placement through this program cycle.

What are the expectations for training and mentorship?

Companies must commit to:

Providing hands-on, supervised experience

Assigning dedicated staff mentor

Offering constructive feedback and professional development opportunities

When is the application deadline for companies?

Applications must be submitted by June 16, 2025.

For Mid-Career Professionals

Who is eligible to apply for a placement? Applicants must:

Identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour
Be legally able to work in Canada
Be a mid-career professional in Canada’s screen sector
Have experience in or interest in working within a production company
Be able to work on-site, Monday to Friday

What roles are available? Roles will vary depending on the host company’s needs. Possible areas include development, business affairs, marketing, post-production, or producing. This program is not for independent project development.

Is this a remote opportunity? No. You must be available for in-person work at the production company’s office location.

Is this program open to emerging or entry-level professionals? This program is specifically designed for mid-career professionals looking to build on their production company experience. Eligible applicants will be assessed by the Reelworld team. Final selection and matching will be done in consultation with the host companies.

Is this opportunity open to creatives developing their own films or series? No. This program is not for individuals looking to produce or develop their own projects. It is for those interested in growing professionally within a production company structure.

When will placement applications open? Applications for mid-career professionals will open in late June 2025. Stay tuned for updates.