OBAC News

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

Producers Shehrezade Mian and Alexx Bryant led the honourees at the Women in Film & Television Toronto (WIFT Toronto)’s 14th annual Showcase awards. The WIFT Showcase took place on Tuesday (May 9) at Toronto’s TIFF Bell Lightbox, and featured eight short films from women and non-binary filmmakers from Canada. The shorts compete between four awards … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OYA Black Arts Coalition Featured in Prestigious Publication We are proud to announce that the OYA Black Arts Coalition has been highlighted in a recent feature by a renowned outlet. The article showcases our commitment to nurturing talent and voices in Black production through the OYA Scale Up Business Bootcamp. In its … Read more