Collective Bunch membership is free.
Join us to foster your employment opportunities, share knowledge and build relationships.
What do you get when you join?
You’ll gain access to the members-only forum where you will find job postings, industry-related news and the chance to connect and work with other BIPOC artists.
Ready to join us?
Send us your headshot, bio and examples of work. We will reply with a time to meet with the founder, Jason Mackay, so he can tell you about the mission and hear from you about how we can help advance your career in the arts.
“After hearing about and getting in touch with the Collective Bunch l was very excited to connect with like minded folks in the Motion Picture Industry.
Shortly after l joined CB, Jason submitted a referral on my behalf for the Warner Media Access to Action 2021 program and l was selected for an amazing opportunity working as an Office Production Assistant on one of my favourite Superhero TV series. I started in film last year, took a leap after l lost my job to Covid. Thanks to Collective Bunch for providing a support system for this newbie in film.”
Vee Zimbal
Collective Bunch Member
“We joined the Collective Bunch because we heard their mission is to increase diversity in the film industry.
As indigenous filmmakers from the Blood Tribe we feel that this is very important to us and our storytelling. CB helped us get placed in an internship at one of Canada’s largest ad agencies. We met a lot of great people across all departments and were able to make valuable connections with the staff there. The highlight of our internship was being brought onto several different sets to see how they go about producing commercials for clients.”
The Strangling Wolf Brothers
Collective Bunch Members
Become an ally.
Are you looking to use your circle of influence to bring about change in our industry?
Here are some tips:
Expand your circle. Make an effort to get to know more IBPOC creatives
Recommend IBPOC creatives to friends and acquaintances you know who are hiring
Sponsor an IBPOC creative on their career trajectory: invest the time to open doors, make introductions and be a resource
If you're in an all-white work environment, question why it is so. Make sure others know it is not acceptable in 2021
If there's only one IBPOC creative in your work environment, do what you can to be an ally. One diverse voice does not make an inclusive environment
Speak up when you see instances of microaggressions and racism. Educate yourself and others
If you're donating money to IBPOC-led organizations, make sure to de-centre yourself in the discussion and use the opportunity to highlight the creatives instead
When reaching out to IBPOC creatives or organizations to offer help, come with concrete suggestions that show you've given some thought to it, rather than placing the burden on them to do the work
Book an anti-oppression/unconscious bias training workshop for your work group, organization or company. There is an industry-wide learning and awakening that is taking place so don’t be left behind
Former Vancouver Film Commissioner
“There’s no real excuse for a lack of diversity in creative teams in this day and age. Companies and projects committed to equity and inclusion are more likely to tell stories that resonate with their audiences, and there is no shortage of qualified talent. The members of Collective Bunch come from a variety of social and professional backgrounds, both in front of and behind the camera. This initiative is long overdue; we look forward to following and supporting it along its journey to further elevate Vancouver and BC storytelling.“
David Shepheard
Vice President, Martini Film Studios
