Canada Stories
Academy
A Canadian platform for film, media, storytelling, and creative education.
Academy
Mission
Our mission is to help diverse communities turn their stories into powerful audiovisual, media, and educational experiences.
From training to production, we create space for new Canadian stories to be seen, heard, and shared. We believe access, structure, and professional guidance can help emerging voices move from raw ideas to confident screen work.
We connect creative ambition with professional guidance, giving participants a place to explore visual language, collaboration, and the discipline behind strong screen work.
Why Canada Stories
Academy?
We train emerging voices through hands-on programs in directing, cinematography, editing, journalism, and creative production. Our mission is to help diverse communities turn their stories into powerful audiovisual work.
Access
We reduce barriers to creative training and open doors for emerging storytellers.
Structure
Our programs give participants a clear path from idea to production.
Creative Voice
We help participants develop their own point of view, not copy someone else’s.
Professional Guidance
Participants learn from working artists and media professionals.
Screen Confidence
We help participants build the confidence to work in front of and behind the camera.
Collaboration
Learn the essential teamwork and communication skills required in professional production.
Program
Offerings
We provide comprehensive training across the entire production pipeline. From raw storytelling to final post-production, our programs are designed for emerging Canadian voices.
Directing
Training in visual storytelling, actor direction, scene work, and creative leadership.
Cinematography
Practical training in camera language, lighting, framing, and image composition.
Editing
Introduction to post-production, rhythm, structure, and screen continuity.
Journalism
Editorial and media training for interviews, storytelling, research, and public communication.
Story Development
Support for developing ideas, characters, structure, and screen narratives.
Media Training
Workshops in digital media, presentation, communication, and production basics.
Visual Storytelling
Training in how images, sound, movement, and editing create meaning.
Creative Production
Hands-on experience with planning, teamwork, production workflow, and final presentation.
Creative Education Programs
Learning experiences that connect film, media, storytelling, and creative education for emerging voices.
Our
Team
Meet the professionals and industry experts behind Canada Stories Academy. We connect creative ambition with professional results through dedicated mentorship and hands-on guidance.
Ehab Hadidi
Film director
Jaafar Attar
Program Director
Emma Smith
Production Management
Jack Liam
Cinematography Coach
Oksana Klimova
Sound engineer
Kevin Scott
Workshop Trainer
Susan Robert
ScreenWriter
Denis Ankrah
Videographer
Glenn Doroja
Video Editor
Adam Liam
VFX & CGI Artist
Albina Albie
Acting Instructor
Steve Kurt
Movement and Voice Coach
Program
Eligibility
Applicants must be 18 years or older and must be one of the following:
* Program eligibility may vary depending on each funding opportunity.
Priority Access
Production
Studio
Participants may have access to production tools and learning equipment, depending on the program structure and available resources.
Industry standard equipment for emerging creators.
Camera Equipment
Digital cameras and basic camera accessories.
Lighting Equipment
Lighting kits for interviews, scenes, and controlled shooting environments.
Audio Recording
Microphones and sound tools for dialogue, interviews, and field recording.
Editing Suites
Basic post-production access for editing, review, and project development.
Studio Space
A practical environment for workshops, training, and small production exercises.
VFX & Post-Production
Introductory exposure to post-production workflows, visual effects concepts, and digital finishing.
Stories begin
with access.
Canada Stories Academy helps turn that access into skill, confidence, and screen work that travels beyond the classroom.