M/Othering in The Industry RESIDENCY

Sponsored by Telefilm Canada as part of our Mothering in the Industry Symposium.

M/othering in the Industry is a virtual symposium and residency program led by Black Women Film! Canada over the course of three weeks, beginning April 25th, 2021.

Mentors and presenters include D’bi Young AntiAfrika, Audrey Hudson, Jessie Gabe (Working Moms & Mr. D), WIFT, Ngardy Conteh George (OYA Media Group), Vanessa Magic, Emily Mills (How She Hustles), Laurie Townshend (Mothering the Movement), Tara Taylor and many more!

2021 Inaugural M/Othering in the Industry Residency online

RESIDENCY HIGHLIGHTS & FORMAT:

Alongside this exciting holistic and community-centered online symposium, we have created a special experience for up to 16 Black women who are m/others and active professionals in the industry to participate in a *stipend Black-only mentored weekend residency experience.

This residency is for Black women-identified and non-binary parents who are active in their role as m/others alongside being content creators, filmmakers, producers, writers, directors, crew, assistants, editors, etc. within the film and media arts industries in Canada.

Successful residency applicants will receive a $350 stipend for their full participation in the weekend residency, with free access to the public symposium.

The residency is made up of:

a live support network and mentorship opportunity taking place for two hours over three consecutive weekends leading up to M/other’s day.
free VIP access to symposium presentations
Plus a private Black-only platform for ongoing community connection and mentor access
Symposiums highlights:

The M/othering In the Industry Symposium features three stellar panels:

Thriving Mamas -

Thriving Mamas is a high-energy kick-off event featuring mamas who have been making it work in the industry. Panelists will share personal stories of inspiration, self-advocacy, and how they’ve been thriving while centering their family’s needs.

Monetizing M/otherhood -

Monetizing M/otherhood gets into the nuts and bolts of guest speakers’ experiences by centering the theme of m/othering in their work - from creating TV series and children’s programming, to launching family-friendly production companies, and offering case studies and resources.

Strategies for Change -

Strategies for Change will take us from identifying barriers faced by working m/others in the industry, to naming actionable solutions for change. Industry insiders and leaders will discuss opportunities and policies to normalize childcare in the budget line and create family-friendly workplaces.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE:

Open to all. Join the conversation. Talk to Experts. Help Change the Industry for the Better. Celebrate m/others in Film and Television. Build Community.

General symposium tickets are $35 per panel or $50 for all three.

Proceeds go towards supporting Black Women Film! Canada operations

Applicants must be available for all weekend dates.

“The pandemic has really shone a fierce light on the intensely challenging and inspiring work that is being done by Black women, trans and non-binary parents to make it all happen and we’d like to celebrate and support this reality by creating a symposium that goes above and beyond to offer a mentored residency and a series of public presentations that will provide real support for m/others and facilitate change in the industry.”

Ella Cooper, Founding Director.BLACK WOMEN FILM! CANADA LAUNCHed THE

M/OTHERING IN THE INDUSTRY SYMPOSIUM & RESIDENCY