With its Being Seen series of reports, the Black Screen Office has worked to illustrate how Canada’s screen industries are currently falling short in representing people from Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, and People with Disabilities communities. In this session, the Black Screen Office will present an overview of Being Seen, as well as convene an in-depth discussion on the report’s findings.

Moderator:

Kelly Lynne Ashton, Lead Researcher, Being Seen

Panelists:

Gavin Ball, Game Developer and Assistant Teaching Professor, Ontario Tech University

Josiane Blanc, Producer, Writer, Director, Sahkosh Productions

Michelle Asgarali, Writer/Producer

Nour Mallouh, Children's Content Creator and Developmental Editor

Please contact us at research@ontariocreates.ca for a transcript of this podcast.

With over 1 billion monthly active users worldwide, TikTok has become a critical component in marketing and selling creative content. Whether it’s through emerging communities like #BookTok, sharing your latest promotional material, or jumping on the latest viral trend, join us for an exciting discussion on the different ways creators and companies are using the platform to connect their content with audiences.

Moderator:

Lisa Fiorilli, Research Officer, Ontario Creates

Panelists:

Maria Zuppardi, Marketing Coordinator & Community Manager, Dundurn Press

Drew Yorke, Consultant, 1 Step Media Company

Lu Aburawi, TikTok Creator

Please contact us at research@ontariocreates.ca for a transcript of this podcast.