Picture this: You’re at a networking event, chatting with a producer who’s on the lookout for new projects to invest in. Well they are in luck cause you just finished your screenplay. But here’s the catch the producer is about to leave soon, you’ve got just 30 seconds to pitch it! How do you distill … Read more
If you’re a makeup artist, this message is for you. Consider this your sign to bring your talent to a film set. In the world of film and television, the transformative power of makeup artistry is undeniable. From subtle touches that enhance an actor’s natural beauty to intricate designs that create fantastical creatures, makeup artists are … Read more
🎟️ Grab your Popcorn and your Passes – TIFF Season is Here! 🍿 TIFF season is our favourite season. It’s that time of year when we get to see our OBAC alumni and mentors bring some serious heat to the big screen. As the Toronto International Film Festival approaches, we’re buzzing with excitement to share … Read more
OYA Media Group debuts the Chloe Cooley Heritage Minute, produced in partnership with Historica Canada. This first ever Canadian heritage content, depicting and acknowledging slavery in Canada, tells the story of Chloe Cooley who was enslaved by the Vrooman family in former Upper Canada, now South Western Ontario. This important and under known moment of … Read more
Oya Black Arts Coalition (OBAC) is a non-profit organization based in Toronto, that focuses on supporting Black Emerging Filmmakers and Black Entrepreneurs striving to make a difference in the film, entertainment and digital media industry. OBAC is built on four pillars: Employment, Skill Enhancement, Experimentation and Entrepreneurship. These four pillars help to keep our vibrant … Read more
Reel Black: Our Film stories was selected as the best Short Documentary at the annual Caribbean Tales Film Festival in toronto! This film was a project created by our OYA Emerging Filmmakers Program Alumni’s Ayan Tani, Emeraude Domingos-Mbuku, Tristen Sutherland. Watch it on CBC Gem “In an exploration of Black Canadian filmmaking, emerging filmmakers Christian … Read more
