BOOKS

Indie Filmmaking Guides
Guides for indie filmmaking, special effects, low budget production techniques, contracts, forms, budgeting, funding, etc.

Writing Books
Canadian Writer's Market, Screenwriting, Video Game Writing and new media.

DOCS

Canadian Documentary Channel
Home to the most innovative, engrossing, edgy and entertaining documentaries and films from Canada and around the world.

Canadian Independent Film & Video Fund
Supporting low cost Canadian educational, informational and documentary programming.

DOC
Documentary Organization of Canada - Formerly The Canadian Independent Film Caucus - supports and promotes documentary filmmaking in Canada.

Hot Docs
Canadian international documentary festival.

National Film Board of Canada
Public agency that produces and distributes films which reflect Canada to Canadians and the rest of the world.

Real Screen Magazine
The business of docs, info-mags and lifestyle programming.

D-Word
Online discussion forum for documentary professionals.

Documentaryfilms.net
Provides documentary filmmakers with news and resources including articles, reviews and links to film festival listings and announcements.

Documentary Books
Making documentaries with HD video equipment

MISC

Producer's Guide to Canada
Film and Television Production.

Artzwild
Links directory.

Favourite Things
Canadian culture blog.

Cinema of Canada
History of Canadian film.

Citizen Shift
Web magazine for emerging filmmakers and enthusiasts in Canada.

 

 
 

    CANADIAN FILMMAKING RESOURCES

    Ask An Expert
    Get free advice from a Canadian Writer/Producer @ AllExperts.com.

    Regional Resources
    Canadian filmmaking resources organized by region.

    FilmCan
    Up-to-date schedule of all movies playing in Canada.

    Film Listings
    Canadian Films Currently in Theatres.

    Queens' University Film Studies
    Film and media related websites in Canada including distribution, festivals, film schools, television sites, organizations, etc.

    Provincial Film Commissions
    Contact information from Shoots.Com.

    UNIONS, GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS

    Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
    National non-profit professional association designed to promote, recognize and celebrate exceptional achievements in the Canadian film and television industries. Offers educational, professional development and promotional services and programs, publications, information and research.

    ACTRA
    National organization of professional performers working in the recorded media.

    Canadian Association of Broadcasters
    CAB represents Canada's private broadcasters, including radio and television stations and specialty services.

    Canadian Film & TV Production Association
    National association representing film, television and multimedia independent producers.

    Canadian Media Guild
    Representing over 5,000 members working in the Canadian media.

    Canadian Society of Cinematographers
    Promoting and advancing motion picture and video cinematography in Canada.

    Canadian Women in Communications
    National, bi-lingual, non-profit organization comprising women and men in the communications industry.

    Directors Guild of Canada
    The DGC represents key creative and logistical personnel in the film and television industries with a National Office in Toronto and seven District Councils.

    Filmi.Org
    Toronto-based group strengthening the emerging South Asian identity within the global film industry.

    Guild of Canadian Film Composers
    National association of professional composers and music producers for film, television, and new media.

    IATSE
    Motion picture technicians union. Search districts for the various locals across Canada.

    IMAA
    Independent Media Arts Alliance is a national association of independent film, video and new media producers, distributors and exhibitors from all parts of Canada.

    NABET 700 CEP
    National Association of Broadcast Employees & Technicians Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada.

    SOCAN
    Not-for-profit Canadian society that administers the performing right in musical works through an assignment of these rights by the copyright owners.

    Stunts Canada
    The oldest and largest association of professional stunt coordinators and performers in the country.

    Women in Film & Television Toronto
    Events, resources, and membership information for WIFT.

    Women in Film & Television Vancouver
    Founded to support, advance, promote and celebrate women involved in the British Columbia film, video and television Industry.

    The Writers Guild of Canada
    The WGC represents over 1,500 freelance writers working in film, television, radio and new media production in Canada.

    FUNDING

    Telefilm
    Various funds.

    Canadian Reflections
    Funding links.

    Canadian Media Fund
    The Canada Media Fund is a not-for-profit corporation that supports content creation for television and other digital platforms.

    JOBS

    Mandy's Directory
    Searchable directory of job listings in the film and television industry.

    Media Job Search Canada
    Searchable database for work in media related professions.

    Playback Magazine
    Job listings.

    TimesChange.com
    Links for jobs in arts and culture.

    Craigslist Canada
    Find creative listings by region.