The AFC is the lifeline for Canada’s entertainment industry
Through compassionate support, we help Canadian entertainment professionals maintain their health, dignity, and ability to work.
Everyday Help
Programs, events, peer groups, and resources to support the people who work in Canada’s performing arts and entertainment.

Financial Wellness
Tools and resources to help build and maintain financial stability.

Mental Health & Wellness
Support to help cope with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more.

Peer Support
Space to share, learn, provide and receive support from industry peers.

Career Sustainabiliy
Tools and resources to help build a sustainable and fulfilling professional life.
Financial Wellness Webinar
What to Do When You’re Facing Debt Challenges Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 3-4 pm (ET) on Zoom Join us for a webinar where you can learn about practical steps to help you navigate financial challenges. Richard Haggins and Cathy Plowman from Credit Canada are back to discuss strategies to manage extended periods when the money is tight, and debt starts piling up. What we will talk about: Accessibility: closed captions. …
Learn & Connect Sessions with CareerCycles
Learn & Connect with CareerCycles: Navigating Work While Your Industry Job is on Pause Wednesday, September 27, 1-2 pm ET Thursday, October 12, 4-5 pm …
Designated Sharing Time
Designated Sharing Time (DST) is a virtual meeting space to talk, vent, problem-solve, laugh, collaborate, cry, and feel the strength of others. A global pandemic, …
Mental Health First Aid Training
What is mental health first aid? Mental health first aid is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their …
Land Acknowledgement
The AFC is a national charity that serves people working in the entertainment industry from across the northern part of Turtle Island, colonially known as Canada. Our offices are in T’karonto, the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, the Chippewa, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. As a result of being settled here, we are included in the Dish with One Spoon Treaty, which has three guiding principles that teach us how we all can live and thrive together on these lands:
- Take only what you need.
- Leave some for everybody else.
- Keep it clean.
The Dish with One Spoon Treaty is an important reminder of our responsibility to the community. As we serve and support entertainment industry members on Turtle Island, our aim is to ensure that everyone has what they need, including their health, dignity, and ability to work.

