ANNOUNCEMENTS

Introducing: Directors Factory Project by Arts East-West

Directors Factory is a dynamic, open creative lab for Asian Canadian media artists at all stages of their careers from those just picking up a camera for the first time to seasoned storytellers looking to explore new ground.

At its heart, Directors Factory is a community-driven incubator, where lived experiences become powerful creative productions that blend with research-creation practices, resulting in meaningful explorations and bold reimaginings of what cinema and media arts can be.

Our Director Factory is powered by two core values:

-Collaborative Labour

We believe in growing together. First-time, emerging, and established directors work side by side — sharing skills through workshops, mentorships, and process-driven projects. This is a space of mutual support and collective creativity.

-Cross-Pollination

We thrive on difference. Artists bring their unique voices, cultural perspectives, and personal histories to the table, sparking new approaches and innovative practices that renew and reimagine our shared artistic futures.

Currently, Directors Factory is home to two exciting sub-projects:

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DIY First Time Filmmakers (514: Emerging Director)

-A grassroots production space empowering emerging talents in the 514 and beyond. This is where new voices are given the tools and confidence to craft their first films — from idea to screen.

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Asian Canadian Documentary Mentorship Project

-A mentorship-focused program designed to support Asian Canadian filmmakers in the documentary field, connecting them with industry professionals, hands-on guidance, and critical dialogue around representation and form.

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Stay tuned for more updates, calls for submissions, and sneak peeks into the work from our website!

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