Reelworld was founded in 2000 by award-winning actress and producer Tonya Williams to amplify films and media led by racialized and Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) people and to increase access to creative, career and leadership opportunities in Canada’s screen industries.

Its acclaimed Reelworld Film Festival+Summit welcomes audiences annually to experience the best of Canadian cinema and connect with a diverse network of industry changemakers.

To encourage growth and inclusion in the sector, the Reelworld Screen Institute platforms and supports the creative and career development of Indigenous and racialized professionals through high-impact training programs.

Through Access Reelworld—Canada’s largest open directory of racialized and Indigenous crew and talent—and the Reelworld Foundation, a registered charity, Reelworld is leading systemic transformation and accountability toward a more equitable and vibrant industry.