Kicking off today: Access+ 2026-2027
press release
Access+, presented by EAVE and the National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI) in partnership with Canada Media Fund and Community Partner BIPOC TV & Film, is a tailored, high-impact professional development and mentorship initiative designed for alumni of the Access BIPOC Producers Program.
Building on the success of Access BIPOC Producers program, this intensive training program will equip mid-level Canadian BIPOC producers with the advanced skills, knowledge and industry access needed to take their companies and/or projects to the international marketplace.
Dates and locations of the workshop:
- September 17-22, 2026 in Ontario
- Virtual training: autumn 2026 – early 2027
- January-February 2027 in Rotterdam, Netherlands
The program supports up to 10 participants, selected from the Access alumni network, and culminate in a strategic delegation to the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).
Access+ is a company stabilisation and slate export program that aims to:
- Expand the global reach of Canadian BIPOC-led content.
- Provide actionable tools, strategies, and mentorship for international growth.
- Facilitate new business relationships, co-productions, and distribution deals.
- Build a stronger, more visible global network of Canadian BIPOC producers.
The curriculum is developed using EAVE’s methodology, tailor-made for delivery in Canada.
The language of the workshops is English.
About the National Screen Institute
Founded in 1986, the National Screen Institute is Canada’s most established national training organization for storytellers, supporting writers, directors, producers and digital creators through industry-informed mentorship, immersive workshops and business labs.
We believe storytellers create a culturally equitable world and work with a national network of partners to provide creators with the skills and tools to thrive, innovate and succeed.
By prioritizing storytellers from Indigenous and equity-deserving communities, including Black creators, People of Colour, women, 2SLGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities and creators in regional and remote areas, we help strengthen the creative economy and build a more inclusive, sustainable screen industry.
Based in Winnipeg, the institute has delivered market-driven training to more than 2,100 creators, contributing to over 1,900 projects.
Page published 17 September 2026.
