TODAY! Don’t miss Industry Talks with the talented Lea Marin, moderated by Ingrid Veninger! Lea is an award-winning producer with over 20 years of experience and currently leads Drama Development at CBC. RSVP now at [email protected]

No worries, we get it, you still don’t have a Halloween costume. But don’t panic, we’ve got you covered! Here are some supppeeer easy costume ideas using things you probably already have in your closet. 👻

What If fictional characters were working in film industry? Which characters would you work with? and can you think of any more? Let us know in the comment!

GET TICKETS TODAY We're excited to be part of Dark Slope's low-stakes networking event, designed specifically for Black, Indigenous and racialized creators to connect with industry partners 📅 Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024 📍 Location: Dark Slope Studios 🕓 Time: 4PM - 7PM

Incased you missed it, ByBlacks wrote an article about The Chief Aunties Opening Doors For Black Youth In The Canadian Film Industry. Click the link in our bio to read more!

As we celebrate six years of empowering Black artists, join us this Giving Tuesday to create opportunities and share Black stories. Every contribution makes a difference.

The perfect holiday gifts are here, explore our OBAC Holiday Gift Guide and find the perfect merch for the film lovers in your life. Every purchase supports Black creatives in film and media. #HolidayGiftGuide #SupportBlackCreatives

Seeking Mavis Beacon is an inventive investigative journey about the Black woman who taught millions of millennials to type and then disappeared in the mid-90s. Join Brooklyn filmmaker Jazmin Jones and co-collaborator Olivia McKayla Ross for a Q&A.

We’re filled with gratitude for our amazing community of Black creatives, mentors, and supporters. This holiday season, join us in keeping our programs alive and thriving. Your donation to OBAC helps us Every contribution counts. Happy Holidays all of us at OBAC!

What a year! Thank you to everyone who was part of this journey your support fuels our mission to uplift Black creatives in the film industry. Lets make 2025 bigger! ✊🏾

“…a portrait of Sister Nancy’s songs and influence…” Christophe Billien grooves to the sounds of Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story. filmthreat.com/reviews/bam-ba… #SupportIndieFilm #BamBam #SisterNancyDoc #Documentary

While organizations like OBAC have contributed to an incredible influx of Black filmmakers in recent years, let’s not forget: Black Canadian filmmakers have been shaping the industry since the very beginning.

Catch us at Prime Time! Our delegates will network, connect, and our panelist will be exploring challenges Black creatives face in film and steps to address them. We can’t wait to share our insights!

Celebrate Black History Month by watching these incredible Black Canadian films! 🇨🇦From powerful documentaries to gripping dramas, these films highlight the rich stories, talent, and voices of Black creatives in Canada. Drop your faves in the comments!

Are you still thinking about the Bam Bam Tiff screening and OBAC after party cause we are!

Will we see you there?

It’s National Women’s Month, and we’re proud to champion the brilliance of Black women in film. At OBAC, we’ve helped hundreds break into the industry with the tools and guidance to thrive. This month and beyond, we celebrate their voices loud, proud, and here to stay.

As we wrap up National Women's Month, we're proud to spotlight inspiring alumni from our community. Meet Tendisai Cormwell, a Year 2 Scale-Up alum who has since founded her own organization, @Bioimmersive. Swipe to discover more about the impactful work Tendisai is leading today!

This National Women’s Day, we’re celebrating Selina, filmmaker, digital storyteller, and founder of Leverage Lens, who’s using her voice to amplify underrepresented stories.

This National Womens Month, we celebrate Aden, a multidisciplinary artist, writer-producer, and non-profit founder using storytelling to spark dialogue and honour the full spectrum of humanity. A Year 3 Oya Scale Up alum, she’s the force behind virgins!, and Art + Health.