Applications are now open for Black producers in Canada and across the diaspora to participate in the 2026 Cross Continental Forum (CCF) — a dynamic hybrid program connecting film and television producers from Africa, the Caribbean, and Canada, with expanding partnerships in Europe and beyond.
CCF serves as a strategic gateway for Black creative entrepreneurship and global storytelling, promoting co-productions, creative exchange, and equitable market access across continents
“Our goal is to deepen collaborations between producers across the Global South and the diaspora, ensuring that our stories travel and our creators thrive in global markets,” said Frances-Anne Solomon, Executive Director of the Cross Continental Forum. “CCF 2026 creates a space where creative entrepreneurship meets cultural exchange.”
Under the theme “Bridging Markets, Building Futures,” this year’s edition places a strong emphasis on Africa, highlighting its rapidly growing screen industries and its central role in the future of global media. South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana will be priority focus territories, spotlighting their creative innovation, production capacity, and international co-production potential.
Applications are now open at http://
Eligible applicants include Black producers working in documentary, feature film, and television series who are seeking to expand into international co-production and markets.
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2026 Program Highlights
1. Hybrid Format
◦ Virtual modules across the year.
◦ Two in-person gatherings, including one in September in Toronto, in collaboration with the TIFF Market.
2. Industry Panels and Matchmaking
◦ Curated sessions with international broadcasters, streamers, and investors.
◦ Targeted matchmaking to connect Black producers with strategic global partners.
3. Creative and Business Labs
◦ Case studies and practical labs on international co-productions, financing, and distribution strategies.
◦ Focus on building sustainable, decolonial production and business models.
4. Pitch and Networking Labs
◦ Designed to showcase projects from Black and underrepresented producers.
◦ Structured environments for forming long-term partnerships and co-production deals.
5. Co-production Seed Funding
◦ Presented in partnership with leading screen industry organizations and cultural agencies from Africa, the Caribbean, and Canada.
Supported by a network of government, private, and international partners, CCF 2026 continues to build bridges across regions, empowering Black producers and creative entrepreneurs to lead in the global media landscape.
