Industry - Series Accelerator

Series Accelerator

Applications are now closed. Selected participants will be notified in July.

Returning for the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, the fourth TIFF Series Accelerator programme, presented by the Canada Media Fund, will offer tailored mentorship for eight emerging Canadian series-creator teams from under-represented communities to refine their pitches and develop a business plan for their projects.

The two-day mentorship intensive has two priorities: refining the pitch and project materials with mentorship from a pitch coach and industry professionals; and developing ideas and strategies for finding international partners and moving projects forward. Teams will receive guidance on topics such as:

  • International broadcasters, co-producers, and how to work with international partners
  • Project packaging and sales readiness
  • Finding your audience
  • International financing, distribution, and sales
Each participant will gain insights to develop a business strategy so they can use the remainder of the Festival to network with co-production partners and further develop their project.

What’s included

  • Two-day series development intensive, taking place in-person during the 50th Toronto International Film Festival
  • Mentorship from TIFF’s programming team and industry experts
  • Peer-to-peer mentorship from other creator teams in the programme
  • Support for expanding participants’ creative network and developing their projects
  • Access to TIFF 50, including Primetime programming, TIFF’s Industry Conference, Business Centre, and Delegate Resources
  • Participants outside of the Greater Toronto Area will receive travel and accommodations support
A group photo of the Series Accelerator Participants

Questions?

Contact us at industry@tiff.net.