Resources
CAFTCAD’s Accessible Education INITIATIVE:
Education is one of our main goals and initiatives here at CAFTCAD in order to support and build a stronger workforce in film and television from beginners to established costume professionals. As an extension of that, we are starting a new initiative to help make our educational courses and events more accessible to individuals who may not have the means, awareness, or funds to participate in these opportunities. With that, for all our future courses and events we set aside an allotted amount of complimentary or discounted tickets to be made available for individuals who would benefit greatly and learn from participating in such courses. As we have a set number of tickets for this initiative, tickets will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
We ask that all individuals interested in taking advantage of these accessible tickets to email their name to learning@caftcad.com with a personal statement (100-200 words in length) on why they would benefit from the accessible tickets and courses offered.
National Databases:
Access Reelword - Access Reelworld is a national database specifically for Canadian Black, Indigenous and People of Colour in the screen based Canadian industry.
Film In Colour - Film in Color was initially built to serve as a tool to showcase Canadian filmmakers, and has since expanded to include Crew and a wide swath of Industry Professionals.
Find Experience:
Mandy.com - Mandy.com is a worldwide database which serves to help Film & TV professionals find work.
Canadian Film Centre - The CFC is a charitable and cultural organization which creates programs to support and advance the talent of Canadian artists.
Canadian Costume Unions:
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees - IATSE represents workers and artisans involved in live theatre, motion pictures, television productions, trade shows, exhibitions, television broadcasting, concerts, behind the scenes crafts relating to these artistic endeavours, and those who support these areas of the entertainment industry through things like construction and equipment.
NABET 700-M UNIFOR - NABET 700-M UNIFOR is a union representing film, television, and new media technicians in the greater Toronto area.
ACFC West, Local 2020 Unifor - is a technical film union in British Columbia which represents technicians in over 20 departments of the film industry.
Networking AND MENTORSHIP:
Associated Designers of Canada - is a national, professional, non-profit arts service organization dedicated to promoting the art of live performance design in Canada, including the design of scenery, costumes, lighting, projection, and sound.
Associated Designers of Canada IBPOC Designer Circle - The IBPOC Designer Circle was created to form a space within the Associated Designers of Canada that will support IBPOC designers across the country, and in turn help unify all designers within the membership. The IBPOC Designer Circle aims to be a collection of designers from different design disciplines with representation across the country and a particular emphasis on Indigenous and Black representation, in efforts to decolonize design in Canada.
Means of Production Education & Mentorship - They aim to connect those interested in the field or who are already pursuing a career in the technical and production field with those already embedded in the workforce who can provide a helping hand.
TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF:
The AFC Designated Sharing Time - A global pandemic, loss of work, isolation from others, stress about money and health. This is a difficult time for many. At the same time, it can create opportunities to connect with other people in ways we could not have imagined a year ago. The AFC’s Designated Sharing Time is a virtual support drop-in for people who work in Canada’s entertainment industry.
The AFC Navigator - Navigator is a free, personalized, confidential assistance service that connects arts and entertainment industry workers to mental health resources, programs, and supports.
Other:
The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto - LIFT is dedicated to helping artists achieve excellence through the medium of filmmaking by providing education and facilitating access to affordable production resources.
Creative Equity Roadmap at Creative BC: Tips + Best Practices - This resource was developed as an industry-focused support to increase cultural competence and inclusive practices within the motion picture and creative industry’s businesses and systems.
ON-SCREEN PROTOCOLS & PATHWAYS: A Media Production Guide to Working with First Nations, Métis and Inuit Communities, Cultures, Concepts and Stories courtesy of ImagineNATIVE.
88 Indigenous Businesses You Can Support in the US and Canada - This list includes art, beauty, and fashion businesses in Canada that are owned by Indigenous creators that costume professionals are encouraged to become familiar with