Stand up for Canada by sitting down to watch a great Canadian film on April 16th as part of National Canadian Film Day! Hundreds of movies to choose from at a FREE screening in your community or on your TV at home. Learn more at canfilmday.ca #CanFilmDay

Canadians overwhelmingly believe in promoting and supporting Canadian culture and identity through the stories and perspectives shown on screen. Learn more in a new national survey conducted by Abacus Data and released by the CMPA today: cmpa.ca/pressreleases/…

One big day. One big country. One more sleep until the biggest celebration of Canadian film! @canfilmday returns tomorrow, April 16, with FREE screenings across the globe. Be part of the world's biggest Canadian film festival at canfilmday.ca! #CanFilmDay

Today is the annual celebration of @canfilmday! Join the coast-to-coast-to-coast party featuring films that give us Something to Believe In. This is an event you don’t want to miss! Visit CanFilmDay.ca for more information, and tell us what you're watching in the

That’s a wrap on National Canadian Film Day! If you watched a film on hashtag#CanFilmDay, please take some time to fill out this survey: app.screenminer.com/survey/HsrvQ9M1

We congratulate Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal Liberal Party on their election victory and urge the government to fulfill its commitments to Canada’s cultural sector. Read our full statement: cmpa.ca/pressreleases/…

The CMPA today released a statement in response to US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on international media productions. Read more: cmpa.ca/pressreleases/…

The 23rd #ACTRAAwards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS, is quickly approaching on Thursday, May 8th at at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning! We so excited to celebrate the best in Canadian performance, and we couldn't do it without our generous

NEW: "We're witnessing increasingly aggressive attempts by political and corporate actors to dismantle regulatory protections ensuring diversity, accessibility": 100+ intl film orgs, including The CMPA, unite to defend cultural sovereignty in wake of tariffs, among other crises.

The CMPA has signed a global petition, calling on all governments to stand firm and safeguard the systems that support independent film and audiovisual creation so that culture, creativity, and democratic access to diverse stories for the screen can continue to flourish. Read

Today, the CMPA released the following statement congratulating the Honourable Minister Steven Guilbeault on his appointment to the role of Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity: “We congratulate Minister Guilbeault on today’s appointment. A passionate advocate for Canada’s

Big news for Canadian independent producers! The CMPA’s Indiescreen Awards are back, and this year, we’re proud to announce the launch of a new TV Producer category, alongside the Feature Film Producer and Kevin Tierney Emerging Producer Indiescreen Awards. $50,000 in prizes

The CMPA is proud to be a signatory of the new Canadian Screen Industry Statement of Values. This collaborative initiative, launched today at the Banff World Media Festival, brings together more than 70 organizations—funders, broadcasters, producers, and equity-focused groups—

Registration is now open for the 8th season of the One Stop Business Workshop: CANADA NOW – Sovereignty and Self-Sufficiency, taking place June 17–19, 2025. Presented by CBC, CAVCO and the CMPA, this free virtual series is designed for emerging independent producers and

Attention CMPA members -Today marks the start of the CMPA’s board election process for the 2025-27 term. All directors elected to the board will serve for a two-year term from September 2025 until September 2027. The CMPA's Board of Directors plays a crucial role in guiding the

Producing for the Planet released its 2024 Action Report, tracking sustainability practices in the screen industry. From eliminating diesel generators and reducing travel, to showcasing the environment on screen, Canada’s media producers are taking concrete steps to lower their

The future of Canadian film is bright—and the CMPA is proud to support it. The CMPA is a sponsor of the 12th annual Future of Film Showcase (FOFS), taking place June 19–22, 2025, at Paradise Theatre Toronto and Archipelago Productions. FOFS champions the work of emerging

Arcana CEO Sean O’Reilly joins the CMPA delegation in Ireland! Canadian producers are in Dublin & Galway this week for panels, networking, & the Galway Film Fleadh — building Irish-Canadian co-productions. #CMPAinIreland #GalwayFilmFleadh #ArcanaStudio cmpa.ca