fbpx

This year, Reel Ideas presents From the Ground Up, inviting you to join us in learning from our origins, creative journeys, and the path to forging our unique trajectories. The journey of building a career, honing a practice, and finding your voice all starts with a simple desire to create. Reel Ideas unites industry professionals, including screenwriters, producers, filmmakers, and performers, to engage in candid discussions about the challenges and successes of starting from scratch, all while drawing inspiration from our roots. Together, we’ll work to pave new pathways for today’s storytellers and advocates, celebrating their contributions and giving them their well-deserved recognition.

HOW TO FAIL AS A POPSTAR: THE CLUMSY ART OF FINDING YOURSELF

Discover the comedically honest and heart-warming story of the CBC Gem original short-form series HOW TO FAIL AS A POPSTAR in our panel discussion ``The Clumsy Art of Finding Yourself``. Immerse yourself in Vivek Shraya's story: a young queer brown boy from Edmonton trying (and failing) to achieve pop stardom.

Arrow Link

JOURNEY BACK: EXPLORING ORIGIN IN FILMMAKING AND CREATING CHARACTER OUT OF ``HOME``

Delve into the profound connections filmmakers forge when revisiting their roots through a cinematic lens and explore how filmmakers turn place into its own dynamic character. Panelists: Fawzia Mirza, Zarrar Khan.

Arrow Link

BUILDING FORCES: THE DIRECTOR PRODUCER RELATIONSHIP

The producer/director relationship - a partnership constantly in flux. What is required for these roles to work harmoniously?

Arrow Link

TO THE WRITERS' ROOM: CANADIAN TV WRITERS ON CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION AND RESISTING TOKENISM

Step into the thrilling world of TV writing with a range of talented writers as they share their insights into crafting a successful TV series, advancing careers in the writers' room, and promoting diversity in showrunning.

Arrow Link

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN PITCH? LIVE FINALE

Celebrate the live So You Think You Can Pitch competition at the 27th Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival. A fun and exciting way to support emerging filmmakers, watch as the five finalists pitch their projects to our esteemed jurors for a chance to win an amazing prize package toward kickstarting or finishing their film. Cheer on a new generation of filmmakers, and let the future of Asian Canadian cinema inspire you!

Arrow Link

With Support From

Open Tickets Cart