OBAC was proud to be a community partner at the 4th annual EXNW conference in Vancouver, British Columbia. The premiere global content event, presented by the Racial Equity Screen Office, launched in 2023 “to highlight, elevate, and empower the next generation of creatives across film, tv, streaming, gaming, and animation”. As a community partner, OBAC … Read more
Prime Time, the premiere sector conference presented by the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA), is THE ticket on the winter industry calendar. This year was particular historic as it was the first time a sitting Canadian Prime Minister attended the event. Crowds flocked the red carpet and cameras flashed as Prime Minister Mark Carney (donning … Read more
Accomplished screen sector leader poised to bring her experience and dedication forward for Black artists and creatives across Canada. Kadon, who stepped in as OBAC’s Executive Director in fall 2025, is a seasoned professional with a long history of working to uplift and support underrepresented artists and film creatives in Canadian media and the arts. … Read more
The seventh edition of the OYA Emerging FIlmmakers Program will focus on the role of producer. By Jamie Casemore The OYA Black Arts Coalition (OBAC) has selected 10 participants for its emerging filmmaker program, which has taken on a producer focus for its seventh edition. The Emerging Filmmakers Producer Incubator Program will support Black filmmakers … Read more
Immersive media lab program offers opportunities for Black creatives to experiment in VR technology By Jasmine Makar In the relatively new world of immersive media production and digital storytelling, getting a foot in the door within the industry can be challenging, especially with financial, racial and time constraints. Building a space for up-and-coming creatives to … Read more
Tammie Sutherland chats with Rico King, filmmaker, advocating for anti-gun violence. To watch the full in depth interview with OYA Scale Up Business Bootcamp alum Rico King, visit the link below: Watch Rico King’s Interview Here For further inquiries and more information about the OYA Black Arts Coalition, please contact Alya Stationwala Junior Publicist Route … Read more
