Join Justine Bannister (Just B), Alethea Bakogeorge (DSO), Rose-Ann Tisserand (ACE Canada), Maral Mohammadian (Hot House NFB) and Ella Cooper (Black Women Film! Canada) for an energizing, practical conversation about the organizations working behind the scenes to support animation filmmakers at every stage of their careers.

This session pulls back the curtain on: Pitch strategy & positioning your project for market, Mentorship programs and industry pathways,  Access to funding guidance and development support, Advocacy, representation, and building a more inclusive animation industry and how to plug into networks that actually open doors. Join us in conversations around the tables and ask your questions.

Whether you’re polishing your first proof of concept, navigating co-productions, or scaling your studio career, this session will help you understand who to call, when to call them, and how these organizations can accelerate your creative momentum.