WIFT-AT Programs

WIFT-AT offers a variety of amazing educational programs for everyone in the film, television, and media based industries throughout the year and at our annual Making Waves Conference.

Scroll below for details on the various programs provided by WIFT-AT.

WIFT-AT hosts an annual conference to network, learn, and celebrate with experts and industry peers.

Making Waves celebrates, empowers, and connects film, television, and screen-based media industry professionals. The conference is a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts, network with peers, and participate in WIFT-AT’s ongoing efforts to expand representation and gender equity in film and television industries. It includes presentations, screenings, workshops, panel discussions, spotlight conversations, and plenty of networking opportunities.

Making Waves sponsors enjoy high-profile associations with our dynamic and diverse program. Our sponsors play vital roles in ensuring more gender diversity in the screen-based industries have access to professional development tools to succeed.

Stay tuned for more information on our 2026 conference!

The CBC Pitch This! competition is back! Think you’ve got what it takes to turn your short film script into silver screen magic? Prove it by applying to be one of five filmmakers who will be selected to pitch their idea for a chance to win $10,000 from CBC and post-production services during the 16th annual Making Waves conference, April 10-11, 2026!

Click here for application details. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 13.

In partnership with Telefilm Canada, this program allows WIFT-AT members to gain mentorship through a hand-picked industry mentor. The pairing is based on what the member is looking to acquire through one on one sessions taking place over several months.

They may be wishing to 

  • Develop their craft through one-on-one conversations with a mentor
  • Be seeking help in establishing a career and personal development goals
  • Want to gain a better understanding of the industry and the expectations 
  • Or, expand their network and build their confidence

Once WIFT-AT mentees have been selected, a committee hand picks an appropriate Canadian industry professional to become their mentor based on a matching of what they can offer to help this mentee achieve their goals.

Mentor Match

New Waves offers an entry-level education covering aspects of the screen industry.

Individuals interested in learning more or those pursuing careers in film, television, or digital media can apply to WIFT-AT’s New Waves program. Once a year, WIFT–AT calls for applicants and will select 8 to 10 participants for a series of workshops taught by leading industry professionals who share their expertise. Areas such as screenwriting, editing, directing, producing, and documentary filmmaking have previously been covered. Watch this space for the next edition.