ABOUT
The Business of Budgeting workshop is a two-day workshop designed to provide beginner-to-intermediate level knowledge of the process of creating a production budget for content in the Canadian market. Through a combination of instruction and exercises, key topics of focus include (but are not limited to): understanding the breakdown, understanding account codes, a line-by-line dissection of the necessary elements, and accommodating for contingencies. Participants will also review budget templates from a variety of funders (i.e. Ontario Creates, CMF, Bell Fund, IPF, etc.)
This program is made available with the support of the City of Toronto, Ontario Creates and the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA).
ELIGIBILITY
This workshop is targeted to:
1) Content creators who want to develop a stronger understanding of the budgeting process and may be responsible for building production budgets.
2) Production accounting professionals in entry-level or junior positions who are looking to expand their skills and advance their careers.
Prerequisites:
Working knowledge of and basic experience in production accounting and a familiarity with budgeting is recommended. Knowledge of Excel will be required and those participating from home (virtually) will must have access to Excel to partake.
If you have previously enrolled in WIFT+ Toronto's Media Business Essentials program (as a whole) or completed the Production Accounting or Production Management module of that program, this workshop will be a good addition for you.
DATES
Registration Open (Members): Monday, August 24, 2026
Scholarship Open: Monday, August 24, 2026
Registration Open (Public): Monday, August 31, 2026
Scholarship Close: Monday, October 5, 2026
Registration Close: Monday, October 12, 2026
Program Runs:
Saturday, October 17, 2026 (9:30am - 4:30pm)
Saturday, October 24, 2026 (9:30am - 4:30pm)
2026 Registration Fees
WIFT Toronto Members: $250 + hst
Non Members: $325 + hst
Two (2) scholarships will be available to cover program fees for an individual for this program and are made available through the Foundation for WIFT+ Toronto.
SESSIONS & INSTRUCTORS
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