LAST CALL! Submissions for the 12th Annual NYC Web Fest 2025 close TONIGHT! Don't wait, submit now at nycwebfest.com

We’re excited to welcome Julie Venerus, Deputy Director at Telefilm’s Toronto office, to #TOWebFest! 🎉 Catch her insights at two of our festival events Sept 16–17 as she brings 10+ years of CMF expertise and a wealth of industry experience. 🎟️ towebfest.ca

🎥 Sponsor Spotlight: Sesler! 🎬✨ We’re thrilled to have Sesler presenting the Ben Houtman Award for Best Cinematography at this year’s #TOWebFest! Sept 16–17 we celebrate the vision + artistry of cinematographers at our Awards Gala. 🎟️ Get passes: towebfest.ca

We’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Wilson Chapin, Strategic Partner Lead at YouTube Canada, to #TOWebFest! 🥐 Catch her at our Breakfast With… session, sponsored by the CMPA, Sept 17 at 9AM. 🎟 Passes: towebfest.ca

🎬 BC filmmakers! Creative BC is sponsoring 10 spots in the WebSeries Canada National Coaching Program 🎉 Get 1:1 mentorship with top showrunners, directors & more. Apply now 👉 (forms.gle/EdpSpTmhQhRbBkya7) Info: webseriescanada.org/national… #BCFilm #WebSeriesCanada #CreativeBC

🎭 Sponsor Spotlight: CAFTCAD ✨ 📅 Join us September 16–17 at the Novotel Hotel Toronto for screenings, panels, workshops, and more! 🎟️ Early Bird Tickets are on sale now for $100 + HST until July 25 11:59pm EST. Visit towebfest.ca to grab yours!

From producers to funders to distributors, T.O. WebFest is where the right people and the right stories meet.⁠ ⁠🎟 ONLY 3 days left to grab your Early Bird pass for $100 (+HST) ⁠ 📍 Tickets at towebfest.ca

From producers to funders to distributors, TO WebFest is where the right people and the right stories meet. Get in the room. Ask the questions. Make the connections. 🎟 ONLY 5 days left to grab your Early Bird pass for $100 (+HST) 📍 Tickets at towebfest.ca

Our E-Book has officially launched! 📕 Download as a PDF or interactive e-book (with audio + video!)⁠ 💸 $24.95 | 20% off for WSC Members⁠ (Check your emails for promo code) ⁠ Visit webseriescanada.org/shop/⁠ to grab your copy today! ⁠

Courtney Wolfson is an animation production expert with experience at DHX, Marblemedia, Nelvana, and Lakeside Animation. From live-action web series to major animated features, she’s passionate about fostering creator-driven content. Apply now: webseriescanada.org #WSC

🎬 Returning Coach: Claire Dion! With 30 years in film/TV, Claire helped develop web series funding at IPF & Bell Fund. Now a bilingual mentor for emerging talent. 📣 Apply now at webseriescanada.org #WSC #Mentorship #FilmIndustry #DigitalInnovation #BilingualCoach

🎬 Returning Coach: Charlie David! 🌈 Charlie, president of Border2Border Entertainment, champions underrepresented voices. His award-winning series Avocado Toast & Dating Unlocked have 11 CSA noms & 8 Telly wins. 📢 Apply now at webseriescanada.org #WSC #CharlieDavid

Comedy writer & stand-up star Cathryn Naiker returns as a WSC coach! With credits on Son of a Critch, Run The Burbs, 22 Minutes & a chart-topping album, she brings sharp wit & industry insight to the table. Apply now: webseriescanada.org 💥 #WSC #Mentorship

🎬 Join us Apr 28 at Rolling Pictures (6:30–9:30PM) for our first in-person Connect! Hear from post pros on sound, colour & editing, then stick around to network. Free for WSC members (check your inbox), $10+HST for non-members. Snacks & drinks provided! 🎧🎨

Returning coach Annelise Larson is a digital strategist who’s helped hundreds of creators build audiences, secure funding & create sustainable careers. If you want your work to truly connect, she’s your go-to. Apply now: webseriescanada.org 💥 #WSC #MentorshipMatters

We’re thrilled to welcome back returning coach Alec Pronovost! 🎉 ✨ If you're looking to sharpen your comedic storytelling skills, Alec is the perfect coach to help you make a splash! 🔑 Open to WSC members. 📧 Apply now at webseriescanada.org #WSC #CoachingProgram

Our early bird deadline has passed, and the regular deadline (May 15th) is fast approaching—so get your projects ready and submit now via the link in our bio! 📝✨ Or visit filmfreeway.com/towebfest #WebSeriesCanada #FilmFestival #CallForSubmissions #IndieCreators #TorontoEvents

From WSC, an update from the Breakthroughs Film Festival! Submissions are now open for the 2025 Breakthroughs Film Festival! BFF is devoted exclusively to showcasing short films in any genre by emerging women and non-binary filmmakers. Submit to Breakthroughs on FilmFreeway!

Next up in our stellar mentor lineup: Jeremy Larter! 🎉 Hailing from rural Prince Edward Island, Jeremy is a writer, director, and producer with a decade of experience crafting web-first content. 📧 Apply now at webseriescanada.org #WebSeriesCanada #CoachingProgram

Meet our next mentor: Kevin Leeson! 🎉 🔑 Open to WSC members. Not a member yet? Join today! 📧 Apply now: webseriescanada.org #WSC #WebSeriesCanada #CoachingProgram #KevinLeeson #Screenwriting #Podcasting #GraphicNovels #Filmmaking #MentorshipMatters