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Reelworld Producer Program 2026 Application

Overview

The Reelworld Producer Program is a four-month (March-June), part-time program for emerging producers looking to build or grow their production companies. Participants receive immersive training in the business side of producing, including forming a corporation, retaining IP, optioning scripts and novels, creating deal memos, selecting key creatives, preparing cast attachments, navigating service production, and understanding grants and tax credits. Throughout the program, participants will develop pitch materials, learn to deliver compelling in-person pitches, and connect with broadcasters and industry executives. Each producer will also develop and pitch a project with the potential to move into development, with Bell Media taking an active interest in selected projects.

This program is intended for aspiring producers—not directors or writers developing their own work.
 
Duration: 4 months

Format: Remote - Part Time
Producers in the program will receive a pass to the Reelworld Film Festival+Summit

Timeline
Sessions: March - June 2026
Reelworld Film Festival+Summit: October 2026

Check out the full program description here.

Please direct any questions to programming@reelworld.ca


Application Deadline: December 19, 2025 11:59 PM EST
Program Requirements:
  • This opportunity is only open to Indigenous (including First Nations, Metis or Inuit), Black, Asian, and People of Colour.
  • Participants must have a completed Access Reelworld Profile.
  • Participants must be available 2-3 hour per week for the program session.
  • Participants must be available for the the program session day, either, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (You will get advance notice regarding date and time).
FAQs:
  • What is Access Reelworld and how do I get a link?
  • Do I need to apply with a project ready?
    • No, a ready project is not required to apply for the program. Though prior production experience is required. 
Access Reelworld
To begin your application, you must be a member of Access Reelworld. If you do not have an account, please create one, complete your profile, and then share your profile link below.

Required Supporting Materials

Before starting your application, please ensure you have all the required materials, including:

  1. Must be a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen. 

  2. Must be Indigenous (including First Nations, Metis or Inuit), Black, Asian, or Person of Colour.

  3. A high-resolution coloured headshot labelled with "First Name, Last Name- 2026PP" [e.g. “Femi Johnson - 2026PP.jpeg”].

  4. A professional CV.

  5. A 50-word bio.

  6. Letter of intent (500 words max). Be sure to include what you would like to achieve as a producer in this program.

  7. One-minute video explaining who you are, why you want to be in the producer program, an your goals. 

  8. Reference letter along with their contact information. The person should be able to speak to your skill sets as a producer or how your current skills can be transferred to producing.

  9. Secondary reference. Please list the name, title and contact information (email & phone number). 



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Definition: Individuals who self-identify as racialized persons / persons of colour are persons who are non-white in race, regardless of place of birth or citizenship.
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Supporting Documents
Upload the following using a Google Drive link. Make sure the link is accessible to anyone with the link. If we're unable to access your materials your application might be disqualified. 
  • A high-resolution coloured headshot labelled as "First Name, Last Name- 2026PP".
  • A professional CV.
  • One-minute video explaining why you want to be in this program and your goals
  • Reference letter along with their contact information. The person should be able to speak to your skill sets as a producer or how your current skills can be transferred to producing.
  • Letter of intent (500 words max). Be sure to include what you would like to achieve as a writer in the program.
  • Any additional information you think is relevant for the application, share here: 


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