Welcome to the Black Screen Office

BSO National Tour: Fall 2025 Roundtables

Join Us for The BSO National Tour!

Hosted by
Joan Jenkinson
CEO, BSO

The Black Screen Office is hitting the road with the 2025 BSO National Tour! We’re hosting roundtables and receptions in seven cities to connect with Black Canadians working in film, television, and digital media. At each stop, we’ll share a stakeholder map that lays out the big picture of Canada’s screen industries, and a talent level framework to help you understand where you are in your own journey and what you need to keep growing.

 

Invite your colleagues, fellow producers and creatives to be part of the conversation.

Tour Dates & Locations

Vancouver, British Columbia
October 21, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM
VIFF Centre , Education Suite, 1181 Seymour St

Calgary, Alberta
October 23, 2025| 6:00 – 8:30 PM
University of Calgary, Downtown Campus , 906 8 Ave SW, DTC 234

Edmonton, Alberta
October 28, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Black Canadian Women in Action, The Orange Hub, 10045 156 St NW

Winnipeg, Manitoba
October 30, 2025| 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Inn At The Forks Hotel, 75 Forks Market Rd, River Salon Room

Halifax, Nova Scotia
November 4, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM
AIFF Offices, 188 Brunswick St, Suite 800

St. John’s, Newfoundland
November 6, 2025| 6:00 – 8:30 PM
The Sheraton Hotel, 115 Cavendish Sq
Avalon & Battery Room

Ottawa, Ontario
January 28, 2026| 6:00 – 8:30 PM
TCC Ottawa, The Collaboration Centre
150 Elgin St, The Learning Room

What to expect

This event is designed to spark meaningful conversations and provide practical tools:

  • A welcoming space to connect with other Black professionals in the screen industry
  • Honest conversation about career and company-building—whether you’re just starting or mid-stride
  • A practical breakdown of how the Canadian film and TV ecosystem works
    Guidance on training, mentorship, and development opportunities (and how to access them)
  • Tools to help you build the knowledge and confidence to move to the next level
    A relaxed reception to meet, reconnect, and exchange ideas

Why ATTEND

You’ll leave the evening with more clarity, community, and a sense of your next steps:

  • See how the screen industry fits together through the stakeholder map
  • Identify your place in the journey and what support you need to move forward
  • Connect with others on similar paths—and those just ahead of you