About Us

For over 80 years, the Canadian Picture Pioneers (CPP) has stood as the longest-serving charity in the nation’s film industry. We function as a vital community support network, dedicated to the well-being of all industry professionals and those in the wider community across Canada.

We bring the industry together through high-energy national and regional networking events. These events drive the essential fundraising required to sustain our financial assistance programs for industry employees facing hardship.

Our mission is funded entirely by the generosity of our members and partners. To date, the CPP has provided over $4 million in total charitable assistance, ensuring our colleagues have the support they need when it matters most.

Back row from left: Jason Fulsom, Greg Mason, Darren Stokes, Ryan Dion, Jason Wright, Adrian Herscovici, John Pederson, Adam Tameron, John Freeborn. Front row from left: Courtney Patterson-Holloway, Silvia Murday, Gurbani Marwah, Sarah Brown, Sandy Power, Cathy Watson, Sara Fleming, Danish Vahidy.

Our Mission Statement

• To provide assistance to eligible applicants who are in financial distress and have a clear need
• To cultivate the next generation of pioneers for the Canadian motion picture industry
• To build and foster relationships and a sense of community for those involved with the Canadian motion picture industry
• To develop relationships between the public and those engaged in the motion picture industry

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