This community research report examines the barriers in the independent film sector in Metro Vancouver for people who are marginalized for their race and gender. In this report, we call them BIWOC: Black women, Indigenous women, and women of colour—this includes women and non-binary people who are racialized and/or Indigenous. 

In facilitated group discussions (focus groups) and interviews, we asked community members, What support do BIWOC need to advance their creative and professional endeavours in the sector?

This project is interested in the lived experiences of participants and the interview process created space for gathering and sharing their experiences. 

The level of work experience and type of work in the film and television industry varied among our respondents, from emerging creators to educators, seasoned professionals, and decisionmakers, such as funders and jury members.