Friday March 27 - You-CAN-Pitch

CFF Roundtables: Indie Access Sessions

A curated series of 20-minute small-group conversations designed to move projects forward. These intimate sessions offer direct access to leading industry professionals – creating space for strategic questions, meaningful dialogue, and high-level insight – all in a focused, conversational setting.

*Open exclusively to CFF Festival Pass holders by application only. Space is limited.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Showcase - 2026 You-CAN-Pitch Competition

Sponsored by OYA Black Arts Coalition with additional sponsorship from SESLER

Step inside the excitement as Canada’s rising Black filmmakers take the stage to pitch their feature projects to a panel of top industry experts. With a $50,000+ in-kind prize package on the line, each team delivers their pitch live, getting candid, real-time feedback from the decision-makers shaping the future of film and TV.

Part masterclass, part talent showcase, You-CAN-Pitch offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the pitching process while spotlighting the next wave of Canadian cinema.

Don’t miss your chance to see the next wave of Canadian cinema take the stage.