INTRODUCING... REEL OPPORTUNITIES!

Believe it or not, the Canadian film and TV industry is growing by the day, with more work opportunities for young Canadians than ever before. You heard that right: not even 2020 has stopped this growth.

The Reel Opportunities programme, presented by REEL CANADA and Bell Media, offers online career development workshops, designed to support teachers in expanding student awareness of Canada’s world-class film industry, exposing youth to the many exciting roles that are now highly in demand.

This season of Reel Opportunities runs from now until April 2021, and we're offering it nation-wide.

Our free, interactive, and online workshops will introduce your students to young, enthusiastic industry professionals willing to share their own insights and experiences of how they got where they are. All workshops:

Are 20 to 60 minutes in length, tailored to your needs
Are hosted by young industry professionals selected to best match the interests of your class.
Include Q&A sessions and examples of the amazing work being done in Canada today
Provide valuable information about the many educational and apprenticeship pathways to film industry professions
Provide an overview of many jobs, as well as an optional focus on specific areas/positions
Are available in English or French
Can be booked for your preferred date between now and April 2021
Accommodate groups from 10 to 100 students
Are suitable for grades 9 and above
Will take place on Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom. (Please get in touch if you’re using a different platform in the classroom.)

Workshops can provide an overview of the industry, or delve more specifically into an area of teachers’ choosing, such as:

Sound (recording, design, mixing, etc.)
Costume designers
Camera department and cinematography
Grips (technicians who support the camera crew)
Assistant directors
Hair stylists and makeup artists
Gaffers/Electrics (lighting technicians)
Animators and visual effects
Film editors
and many more!

Why book a session?

Our work in schools has taught us that students love interacting with the cast and crew of Canadian movies – it’s a reminder that films are made by people just like them. Our programme aims to spark interest and get them excited about being a part of film and television production right here at home.

We’re SO excited to bring this opportunity to you and your students. You know they’re capable of creating anything - why not movies?