POV partners with talented youth to champion diversity and inclusion within content production industries by increasing access to skills training, job placements, mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Our programs intentionally prioritize BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomer and refugee communities to ensure everyone has access to the tools and training they need to tell the stories that mean the most to them. Slowly but surely, the impact of this work is being felt, but we are determined to do more.
OUR HISTORY
Established in 2007, POV is one of few organizations in the city training and preparing diverse talent for meaningful careers in the content production industry.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
2025 WRITING FOR TV
Calling all NEW writers
Are you ready to bring your new TV Pilot to life?
WHAT: 6 week sector skills development program
WHEN: July 21 - September 18
OUTCOMES:
A professionally developed and thorough treatment for an original TV series
A live Pitch Presentation delivered to an industry panel featuring network executives, producers, literary agents, and screenwriters
FACILITATED BY: Andrew Burrows-Trotman, a seasoned television writer, showrunner, and producer with extensive experience in Canadian dramatic series. Andrew is best known for his writing work on Diggstown (CBC), The Porter (CBC/BET+), and Utopia Falls (CBC/Hulu).
Throughout the program, select guest screenwriters—working professionals from CBC and other Canadian broadcasters—will provide lectures, case studies, and Q&A sessions. These writers will offer insight into the business, creative processes, and collaborative environments of writing for TV, support pitch preparation, and participate in feedback sessions
Volunteer with us
All of our programs are designed with young creatives in mind. In addition to the knowledge and expertise of our staff, youth have the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by industry professionals at critical points throughout our programs. If you would like to volunteer to instruct or facilitate a workshop or module, or volunteer as crew for our short films, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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