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Roundtable Discussion: Ways to Bring About Lasting Diversity and Inclusion in the Canadian Entertainment Industry

Article courtesy of ContentCanada.net How can lasting change be implemented in the Canadian industry to ensure our entertainment media landscape reflects our inclusive society? How can talent behind and in front of the camera become more diverse? Join us for a candid roundtable discussion with independent production leaders about the challenges of working in the … Read more

What’s Happening Now?

Article courtesy of Empowering Boss Life TORONTO, ON – The OYA Media Group, headed by ALISON DUKE and NGARDY CONTEH GEORGE is committed to the ongoing support, education, and promotion of young Black filmmakers. The OYA EMERGING FILMMAKERS PROGRAM (formally known as Black Youth! Pathway to Industry) is a three-year initiative that provides twenty post-secondary … Read more

Being Black In Toronto’s Canadian Screen Awards Win!

Written By Ivan D. Ossa May 24 2021. The Being Black in Toronto directors – Omolola Ajao, Valerie Amponsah, Yasmine Evering – Kerr, Sharine Taylor, Adrian Wallace won for Best Direction, Documentary Series at the Canadian Screen Awards!! Watch the award winning films on CBC Gem at the link bellow: CBC Gem’s Being Black in … Read more

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