British Columbia’s motion picture industry is undertaking transformative action – both independently and collectively to achieve greater equity, diversity and inclusion.
The Creative Equity Roadmap is designed as a central touchpoint to champion and unite the industry’s equity, diversity, and inclusion work through shared foundations, a common language, and baseline resources.
Explore the Framework
The Creative Equity Roadmap supports B.C.’s motion picture industry as it champions a more diverse and equitable workforce through its Creative Pathways™ hub for career seekers. To improve practices and cultural competency, the Roadmap provides three lanes for industry transformation. Learn about each track, reflect on where to begin and what steps to take next.
LANE 1: INDIVIDUAL
Develop cultural competence
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LANE 2: ORGANIZATION
Design policies and practices
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LANE 3: INDUSTRY
Partnership and collaborative action
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Use the Checkpoints
Commitment, understanding and engagement are essential qualities for the equity, diversity, and inclusion journey. These Checkpoints provide basic tools for support and accountability to help the industry make progress together. Use these resources as foundations for transformation.
GOALS: Shared commitment to transformation
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KNOWLEDGE: Toolkits for learning and dialogue
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TRAININGS: Expand your JEDDI understanding
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Learn more about #BCFilm
Creative Pathways™ is an online resource site and initiative that champions a dynamic motion picture workforce in B.C. that is equitable, diverse and inclusive.
Visit creativepathwayscanada.com
Learn about the Roadmap
A collaborative resource shaped by Creative BC and Elevate Inclusion Strategies for the Creative Pathways™ Initiative, a project inviting everyone to consider career pathways in B.C.’s motion picture industry, with distinctive equity streams.
Learn why we built the roadmap for industry
