Introduction In today’s hyper-competitive world, standing out from the crowd is more crucial than ever, especially in the creative fields. You might have the skills and the talent, but how do you present this to the world and, most importantly, to your potential employers? Enter the portfolio — your career’s compass and showcase. In collaboration … Read more
Who we are OYA Black Arts Coalition (OBAC) is a Toronto-based non-profit for film that welcomes all Black Canadian creatives. We believe in a community-based approach that is “for us, and by us.” We are here to support you, whether you get your start at 18 or at 80. We provide training, educational, employment, networking … Read more
Happy National Canadian Film Day! Today, as we celebrate Canadian cinema, OYA Black Arts Coalition is excited to shine a spotlight on some remarkable Black Canadian films that deserve recognition. Available to stream here 1. “Going Home” Going Home will be making it’s world premiere at the 14th Annual Emerging Lens Cultural Film Festival April … Read more
Happy Mother’s Day! We’re inviting you and your Mother, Grandmother, or Mother Figure to watch “A Mother Apart” at its next screening on June 1st at the Inside Out Film and Video Festival. A Mother Apart is a remarkable story of healing and forgiveness that follows Jamaican-American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin as she … Read more
Celebrate Pride with OYA Black Arts Coalition as we spotlight the incredible contributions of 8 Black Queer Creators you need to know. In honour of Pride Month, we’re amplifying the voices and talents of individuals who have made significant strides in the intersection of Black and LGBTQ+ identities. These creators are reshaping narratives, challenging norms, … Read more
As we wrap up Pride month we want to end the month by highlighting one of our alum. Meet Queen Kukoyi a Black, Gender-Queer, Neurodivergent, Mad Multidisciplinary Artist and alum from our Scale Up Immersive Accelerator Progam. Queen’s practice encompasses Queer theory in a Meta-analytical Afrofuturistic convergence of art and technology, mindfulness, sound, and Noetic … Read more
