Programs

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 selected to pitch their idea for a chance to win $10,000 cash plus post-production services during the 16th annual Making Waves conference. Deadline February 13, 2026.

The annual Making Waves Conference celebrates, empowers, and connects film, television, and screen-based media industry professionals. Head to our website below to learn more.

WIFT-AT’s Mentor Match Program, supported by Telefilm Canada, provides members at different levels of experience with a formalized opportunity to learn from, guide, and support each other through a series of focused one-on-one sessions.

WIFT-AT is pleased to announce the guidelines for the Industry Partner Stream of Telefilm Canada’s Talent to Watch program for 2024. Talent to Watch supports emerging filmmakers looking to finance the production stage of their first feature film project. As an Industry Partner, WIFT-AT can nominate one production in the Main component, and one production in the Indigenous component. Filmmakers have until April 8th, 2024 to submit their application to WIFT-AT. After that, an independent peer jury will make recommendation decisions.