The ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto is thrilled to announce these new initiatives for Deaf and/or disabled Canadian creatives in 2023.
Applications are now closed. Thank you to all those who applied!
Short Film Pitch Competition
Deadline for applications: April 24, 2023. Applicants will be notified during the week of May 1st.*
Are you a disabled filmmaker in Ontario looking to make your next short film? The ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto is launching its inaugural short film pitch competition for emerging Deaf and/or disabled Ontario filmmakers. 5 applicants will be chosen to participate in a live, juried online pitch which will take place during the last day of the festival – May 19, 2023. The winner will be announced on the evening of May 19th at the closing night event.
Pitching participants will attend a private pitch coaching session on May 15 to help them prepare and polish their pitches. Pitch will be done webinar-style to a jury of three people, and be open to the public.
The winner of the pitch competition will receive the following to make their next film:
- $5000 cash
- In-kind grip and lighting package from William F. White
- In-kind camera support from Grandé Camera
- In-kind post-production support
- Mentorship from industry experts
Please note, the services provided as part of the winnings must be used within one year. Films can be a maximum of 15 minutes long.
Screenwriting Mentorship Program
Deadline for applications: April 24, 2023. Applicants will be notified during the week of May 1st.*
The ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto is launching its inaugural Mentorship Program, for emerging Deaf and/or disabled Canadian creatives in the film and TV industry in Canada.
Description: The mentorship is for emerging Deaf and/or disabled screenwriters, and will be tailored to the needs of the mentee. Mentorship support can take the form of: story editing a short, feature, or TV show; writing funding or program applications; making industry connections, etc. Mentorship activities will take place online. We welcome applications from eligible applicants across Canada.
Mentors: Three (3) selected participants will be paired with an Industry and Community mentor, who will provide up to six (6) hours of mentorship per participant.
Mentorship Period: May – August 2023
Participant Honorarium: $250
Acting & Performance Mentorship Program
Deadline for applications: April 24, 2023. Applicants will be notified during the week of May 1st.*
The ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto is launching its inaugural Mentorship Program, for emerging Deaf and/or disabled Canadian creatives in the film and TV industry in Canada.
Description: The mentorship is for emerging Deaf and/or disabled film actors or performers, and will be tailored to the needs of the mentee. Mentorship support can take the form of: how to prepare a self-tape; how to break down scripts; how to work with casting agents; how to disclose your accessibility needs in the industry, and more. Mentorship activities will take place online. We welcome applications from eligible applicants across Canada.
Mentors: Three (3) selected participants will be paired with an Industry and Community mentor, who will provide up to six (6) hours of mentorship per participant.
Mentorship Period: May – August 2023
Participant Honorarium: $250