A discussion on artist labour conditions and funding challenges. The IMAA team will present on the Alliance’s resources including the Fee Schedule, the Resource Access Network and the Advocacy Toolkit, followed by a reception and mingling portion. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with the Alliance team, industry leaders, artists, and peers. Free and open to the public!
Barbora Racevičiūtė
IMAA National Director
Barbora Racevičiūtė is the National Director of the Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA). She a curator and cultural worker based in Montréal. She co-runs the curatorial collective shell.
Marilyne Parent
IMAA Communications and Membership Manager
Marilyne Parent is the Communications and Membership Manager at the Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA). She is a cultural worker involved in the associative media arts based in Montreal. Marilyne is a composer/performer in electronic music who is committed to the development of good practices and the creation of safer spaces through her involvement in night culture as an event and festival organizer.
Lindsey Wilson
IMAA Program Manager
Lindsey Wilson is a multidisciplinary artist and the Program Manager of DS4Y at the Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA). Her work engages with themes of embodiment, queerness, and interconnectivity at the intersection of craft, art, and science. Lindsey completed an MFA at the University of Ottawa and a BFA with a minor in Gender Studies at Queen’s University.
11 Nov, 2025 6:30 pm
Commons Lobby at 401 Richmond Street
The building is wheelchair and step-free accessible via a ramp & button operated door. The event space is on the 4th floor accessible by an elevator, with accessible washrooms located on the same floor. This event will feature a d/Deaf panelist and ASL interpretation will be provided.
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If you require any accessibility accommodations or have questions about venue accessibility, please contact Samir at samir@reelasian.com.
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.
Join us for a conversation with directors and filmmakers Mayumi Yoshida, Janus Victoria, Timothy Yeung, and Nach Dudsdeemaytha on the creative, logistical, and personal realities of co-producing films across borders. Each filmmaker brings a unique perspective on how shooting overseas shaped their debut features - from financing and creative collaboration to the evolution of personal and cultural perspective.
The discussion will explore how festivals can better support accessibility — from accommodating filmmakers with disabilities and reaching diverse audiences, to guiding creators on inclusive practices like budgeting for captioning.
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from Asia and the Asian diaspora. Works include films and videos by artists in Canada, the U.S., Asia and all over the world. As Canada’s largest pan-Asian film festival, Reel Asian provides a public forum for Asian media artists and their work, and fuels the growing appreciation for Asian cinema in Canada.
401 Richmond Street West, The Commons (Suite 448)
Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3A8 Canada
(416) 703 – 9333
info@reelasian.com
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