Academy Membership.
The Canadian Academy is a year-round platform for excellence in Canadian television, film, and digital media, which culminates in Canadian Screen Week each spring. Membership is an opportunity to join a vibrant community of your peers and celebrate excellence in our industry.
Academy members are responsible for voting for and determining the nominees and winners of the Canadian Screen Awards and Les prix Gémeaux, and eligible members are able to screen nominated films, television shows, and digital projects during the voting period in order to cast their vote.
Members also receive free access to networking opportunities and professional development such as year-round Academy Talks and Academy Screens events, as well as numerous other benefits and discounts.
Interested in group or corporate rates? Contact membership@academy.ca for more information.
Memberships.
Student
Non-Voting
Offered to students currently enrolled full-time at a post-secondary Academic institution.
*Proof of enrollment must be provided when signing up*
$50.00
+Applicable Taxes
Give someone the gift of Membership.
Starting as low as
$50.00
annually.
Do you know an aspiring filmmaker or actor looking to learn about the industry in Canada? Know a student who would benefit from networking with top professionals in the industry? Consider giving the gift of membership to the Canadian Academy.
Already a Member of the Academy?
How do I know which membership is for me?
The Canadian Academy offers several types of memberships to accommodate many individuals. Eligibility for voting membership is determined by the number of professional credits an individual holds in the division to which they are applying. Please click below for a full guide of what each membership type entails.
An Equity and Inclusion Fund has been established to ensure that cost is not a barrier for any under-represented industry professional to fully participate in Canadian Academy events. The intention of this fund is to provide need-based assistance for membership fees to anyone who may require it, however 80% of the funds are set aside specifically for applicants who identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, a person with a disability, or those who are members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Membership Benefits.
Joining the Canadian Academy is joining a community of industry professionals across Canada.
Free access to Members Forum programming, a three-day industry conference during Canadian Screen Week, where guests can connect with fellow members of the industry, learn from successful Canadian film and television professionals, and immerse themselves in new and emerging trends that are driving the industry forward.
Free admission to our Academy Talks series: a year-round series of moderated panels and special guest speakers sharing insight on their creative strategies, innovative business approaches, and industry leadership. View our calendar for upcoming events and our YouTube channel for recordings of previous virtual events.
Invitations to our exclusive Academy Screens series: an ongoing screening series showcasing pre-releases and premieres from the best in world film and television. Events are free and exclusive to Academy members. View our calendar for upcoming events.
Members receive access to screeners of Canadian Screen Award submitted content and vote to determine the winners and nominees of each category. Members also receive preferred rates on television & digital media submissions.
Free Perkopolis account, granting access to discounts and offers on travel, hotels, car rental, movies, wellness, attractions, theatre, and food. Please contact membership@academy.ca to receive your individual promo code.
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Academy members save over 30% on the Premium Annual Subscription of Playback, Canada’s go-to source for screen industry news and analysis. Please reach out to membership@academy.ca for more information.
Academy members have access to exclusive travel discount codes to use for the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and the Prix Gémeaux!
Please email membership@academy.ca for more information on these discounts and to receive your code.
Academy members receive a complimentary M·A·C PRO BEAUTY INDUSTRY PACESETTER membership that provides the following benefits: a 30% discount on M·A·C products online and in free-standing stores, Invites to Pro-only events and Master Classes, and much more. Please contact membership@academy.ca to receive your individual promo code.
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Free Admission
to our Academy Talks and Academy Screens series: exceptional networking and professional development opportunities, including moderated panels, special guest speakers, industry-partner events, preview screenings, and more.
Opportunities to connect
With other members via our Members-Only Facebook Group and virtual and in-person networking events.
Voting Members of the Academy can also
Have their voice heard
and vote to determine the nominees and winners of the Canadian Screen Awards.
Preferred Rates
for Canadian Screen Week submissions
Code of Conduct.
Canadian Academy members, nominees, jurors, and committee members agree to our Code of Conduct and recognize the right of every individual to safety, dignity, and respect in a professional environment.
