EAVE session at TIFF: Perspectives: Building Inclusive and Collaborative Productions

September 6, 2025

on Saturday, September 6, 2025 – 13:00 to 14:00 at Glenn Gould Studio B, Toronto International Film Festival

The panel, “Perspectives: Building Inclusive and Collaborative Productions”, explored the findings of the EAVE 2025 Report and opened a conversation on rethinking production models for greater equity, transparency, and inclusivity in collaboration.

Speakers:

Ama Ampadu – British Film Institute
Jennifer Podemski – Redcloud Studios Inc. / Shine Network Institute
Karen Harnisch – Film Forge
Moderated by: Tamara Dawit – Gobez Media

The discussion highlighted practical strategies and tools across:

Story development – Engaging communities early and embedding cultural consultants
Financing & contracts – Shared risk/reward models and transparent budgeting
Production practices – Inclusive crew recruitment and codes of conduct
Post-production – Cultural review checkpoints and safeguarding creators’ voices
Distribution & exhibition – Equal visibility and fair revenue-sharing across territories

Read the 2025 EAVE Think Tank Report: https://eave.org/impact/eave-impact-think-tank-2025

Presented by EAVE and the Canada Media Fund, with support from Telefilm Canada, When East Meets West, and the International Emerging Film Talent Association.