Fall 2025/26 Registration Now Open for Motion Picture Industry-Leading Inclusion Training

Creative Pathways™ at Creative BC and Elevate Inclusion Strategies will once again present their Professional Development Programs this fall, free of charge and open for registration now. Designed to build inclusive and respectful productions, these programs provide practical tools, certification, and meaningful dialogue for industry professionals.

Led by Natasha Tony, CEO of Vancouver-based Elevate Inclusion Strategies and a nationally recognized leader in workplace inclusion, the sessions equip participants with skills to foster inclusive leadership and strengthen workplace culture across B.C.’s motion picture industry.

Offered online and at no cost, the programs are open to both industry leaders and workers committed to advancing the province’s competitive advantage through workforce development and a strong, diverse talent pipeline. Natasha brings over three decades of expertise—including roles as labour relations specialist, casting director, consultant, leadership coach, and trainer—and is a pivotal contributor to the Creative Pathways™ initiative.

The Inclusive Leadership Program offers a collaborative and impactful two-day workshop series tailored specifically for B.C.-based leaders and supervisors in the film industry. The program equips participants with the tools and strategies needed to create respectful, psychologically safe, and inclusive workplaces. Designed for individuals already in leadership roles or those aspiring to lead, the program will focus on key topics such as leadership skills, restorative conflict resolution, intercultural communication, discrimination and harassment, cultural awareness, and unconscious bias. By using a human rights and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) framework, participants will also explore the importance of coaching and mentoring within crews, inclusive hiring practices, and authentic allyship.

The Inclusive Workplaces for Workers Program provides film workers with a deeper understanding of their role in fostering such workplaces. Open to experienced and new industry workers, this session will delve into anti-discrimination practices, unconscious bias, and cultural awareness, all through an OH&S lens. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of their responsibilities in preventing discrimination, harassment, and bullying, while fostering cross-cultural collaboration on set. The training is also open to students and individuals currently entering the industry. 

These programs are crucial in sustaining the quality and profile of B.C.’s motion picture industry talent base and cultivate the industry’s capacity to steward inclusive and psychologically safe work environments. Upon completion of each respective training program, participants will receive a Certification of Completion and earn a public-facing badge, endorsing their training and career development. This program embodies Creative BC’s actions for equity and inclusion and is complementary to the Creative Equity Roadmap, a resource tool created to champion and unite the industry’s equity, diversity, and inclusion work through shared foundations, a common language and resources.  

To learn more and to register, visit: creativepathwayscanada.com/programs. 

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Inclusive Leadership in Film + Television

• Dates: September 8-9, November 22-23, February 17-18
• Target: Industry leaders and decision-makers
• Focus: Advanced leadership capabilities and strategic frameworks for career advancement

Inclusive Workplaces for Film + Television Workers

• Dates: October 29, January 24, March 25
• Target: All film workers
• Focus: Fundamental workplace rights and psychological safety