In this conversation co-presented by Reciprocity Project and Kin Theory, learn about the global and cross-cultural collaboration involved in the co-creation of the new season of Reciprocity Project films across 19 time zones. Reciprocity Project is a collaboration between Nia Tero and Upstander Project, in association with REI. Kin Theory is a storytelling initiative of Nia Tero.

For this Masterclass conversation, we will present 4-5 of Kai’s popular content on screen, followed by a comprehensive production breakdown of each production, discuss the variability and accessibility of creating new media, the importance of sponsored posts, and protecting stories as we move into the future of social media content creation.

Join national funding agencies as they share how their organizations contribute to film, Broadcast television and/or web based projects. Learn about the different ways you can apply and move your project forward by hearing from the Indigenous Screen Office, Telefilm Canada, the National Film Board of Canada, and the Canada Media Fund.

The imagineNATIVE Institute’s Micro Meetings are back online during the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival. Micro Meetings are for Indigenous Creatives to meet with industry leaders worldwide.

Join our experts to discuss film distribution, including establishing connections with distribution companies, navigating the licensing process, crafting effective marketing strategies, and ensuring successful delivery to the audience.

This panel discussing will follow Directors who have expanded their craft to television productions, sharing insight on the differences, challenges, and similarities in Directing for film to Directing for Television

Join in for a conversation with insightful creatives, who collaborate with AI, and discuss how technological advancements are changing the film and television industry landscape.

Since her sister’s disappearance, Jax has cared for her niece Roki by scraping by on the Seneca-Cayuga Reservation in Oklahoma. What begins as a search gradually turns into a far deeper investigation into the complexities and contradictions of Indigenous women moving through a colonized world and at the mercy of a failed justice system.Industry Screenings are only open to badge holders. Industry screenings are first come, first served and cannot be reserved in advance.

Industry Days Lounge is open during Industry Days from Wednesday, October 18 - Saturday, October 21 at 11:00 AM ET - 4:30 PM ET in The Commons, at 401 Richmond St. The Industry Days Lounge space is open to Festival Pass Holders and will have wifi, light snacks and refreshments.

Industry Days starts off with good morning message presented by imagineNATIVE Institute coordinator Bliss to welcome Industry Days Delegates to day 1 of Industry Days. The good morning message will highlight the various offerings presented throughout the day.This is a free NON-TICKETED event! Spots are first come first serve so arrive early!