Grants and Contributions:

Heels on Reels: Shaping a New Narrative for Women Directors

WP230569

$354,302.00

Aug 7, 2024 - Aug 31, 2026

Through this 25 -month systemic change project, TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. The project will address systemic barriers faced by diverse women to assume leadership roles in the film industry in Ontario, by challenging gender stereotypes and biases and advocating for the required policy changes. Specifically, the organization will engage and consult with diverse women film directors and the film industry to lead a needs assessment. Based on the needs identified, they will develop a collection of resources, disseminate these resources and engage with representatives from the film business and relevant policy makers to raise their awareness and advocate for the required policy changes to increase the representation of diverse women in leadership roles in this industry. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.

Toronto, Ontario, CA M4B 1Y2

001-2024-2025-Q2-00082

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Transformation Institute for Leadership & Innovation

Women's Program

The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.