In collaboration with the Independent Media Arts Alliance, Reel Ideas will co-host a three-day mini-conference focused on artist advocacy, fair pay, and building an equitable arts ecosystem.
Tues, Nov 11 - 6:30PM
What’s Brewing Panel: A discussion on artist labour conditions and funding challenges, followed by a reception and mingling portion. Free and open to the public!
Wed, Nov 12 - 11:00AM
Fee Schedule & Resource Access Network Workshop: Practical guidance on compensation standards and navigating support systems. Free and designed for artists and media arts organizations!
Thu, Nov 13 - 10:00AM
Closed sessions for minicon delegates only.
All sessions aim to strengthen the skills and networks of arts administrators and cultural workers, offering tools to navigate an industry with systemic barriers while supporting underrepresented filmmakers.
11 Nov, 2025
to 13 Nov, 2025
Commons Lobby at 401 Richmond Street401 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8

If you require accessibility accommodation for the What’s Brewing Panel, please click the link below.
If you require any accessibility accommodations or have questions about venue accessibility, please contact Samir at samir@reelasian.com
Wind down mid-festival with us at 401 Richmond’s lower lobby for a cozy Happy Hour Mini-Market in partnership with Pamplepuss. Shop our limited custom #ReelAsian29 collection, designed by local artists, and enjoy a few friendly rounds of mahjong with the community.
We're welcoming back online screenings to the 29th edition of Reel Asian! This year, our virtual lineup brings the festival experience to your home with features and shorts. Grab your popcorn and enjoy cinema on your terms with flexible digital passes or individual feature tickets!
Join us at Sankofa Square on Mon, Oct 27 at 12PM as we announce our programming with four guest directors and hold an artist talk with this year's Festival Creative Artist, Janet Mac.