Prime Time Scholarship

ABOUT

The Prime Time Scholarship, supported by Hollywood Suite & Anthem Sports & Entertainment, is a new and exciting opportunity that provides two (2) WIFT+ Toronto members with a full pass to attend Prime Time 2027, taking place January 27- 29, 2027, in Ottawa. This scholarship is designed to support emerging to mid-career Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour screen industry professionals looking to make key connections at Prime Time 2027, and includes financial assistance to help towards travel and accommodation.

The scholarship includes:

  • Complimentary conference pass to Prime Time 2027
  • Financial assistance towards travel & accommodation*
  • Opportunities for networking with potential partners, including producers, distributors, funders, and leaders of the creative sector in Canada and abroad
  • Hear keynotes from industry leaders, tune into panel discussions, meet and build relationships with decision makers, and attend social events

*Booking travel & accommodation is the responsibility of the selected participants. 

DATES

Applications Open: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Application Deadline: Sunday, November 22, 2026

Conference takes place January 27 - 29, 2027, in Ottawa, Ontario

ELIGIBILITY & HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for consideration:

  • Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Landed Immigrant
  • WIFT+ Toronto Full member in-good-standing. May join at time of application
  • Self-identifying Black, Indigenous, and Person of Colour screen industry professional
  • Approximately 5 - 12 years’ professional experience in the screen-based industry
  • Must complete a final report within two weeks of the end of the conference detailing their experience, panels attended, meetings, etc. More details will be provided to the selected candidates.

If selected, and for any reason you are not able to attend, you must notify WIFT+ Toronto immediately, and forfeit your claim to the scholarship. The scholarship may be offered to a runner-up in the event that the selected applicant is unable to attend the conference.

If you have received a pass through any other means, you are ineligible to receive a pass through this prograM.

Please Note: Individuals who have received a WIFT+ Toronto scholarship or bursary in the last 2 years are not eligible for the Prime Time 2027 Scholarship.

To submit an application:

  1. Register
  2. Submit the following documents as individual PDFs to this Google Form:
  • Your CV/Resume (max 2 pages)
  • A short Biography (max 75 words)
  • One Letter of Recommendation from a colleague or supervisor supporting your suitability for the scholarship (max 500 words)
  • Letter of Intent outlining your response to the following questions (max 500 words): Have you attended a Canadian media conference within the past 3 years? Which other industry conferences, if any, have you attended in the past 3 years? What are your current professional development goals and how will your attendance at Prime Time impact your achievement of these goals and the advancement of your career? (ex. Are there specific people with which you wish to meet, and why?). How do you intend to maximize your time at Prime Time? What is your conference strategy?

Please submit your documents as individual PDFs and name the files using this template: Full Name – PrimeTime – Description of File.pdf (e.g. AlexTalent – PrimeTime – LetterOfIntent.pdf)

If you're unable to submit the documents to this Google Form, email them to Jody Anderson at janderson@wift.com (Subject Line: "Prime Time Application 2026")

Deadline: Sunday, November 22, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Questions? For more information contact: Jody Anderson, Programs and Special Event Coordinator, at janderson@wift.com.