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SNEAK PEEK: NEW SILENT AUCTION EXPERIENCES REVEALED!
Curious about what kinds of items might be up for bid at this year’s 16th Annual Gala and Screening SILENT AUCTION!? Well read on for a sneak peek!
CO-LAB’S LATEST FILM “ARTIST BLOCK” TO PREMIERE AT THE GALA!
Get ready — Artist Block, a brand new short film created by the Creative Media Lab Co-Lab team, is hitting the big screen at this year’s 16th Annual Gala & Screening!
GALA MERCH DROP: LIMITED- EDITION FILM-INSPIRED TEES DEBUTING AT OUR 16th ANNUAL GALA!
For the first time ever, Spectrum Productions is releasing a limited edition collection of Gala-exclusive merch with designs that showcase all the films and artists being celebrated on the big screen. Join us at our 16th Annual Gala and Screening on November 19th, 2025 to get your hands on these special pieces before they’re gone for good!
H.E.L.I.O.S WINS AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD AT FICAM 2025!
On October 23, H.E.L.I.O.S. screened at the Festival International de Cinéma Adapté de Montréal - FICAM, and we are thrilled to announce that the film has won the Audience Choice Award!
H.E.L.I.O.S. SELECTED FOR FICAM 2025: SCREENING OCTOBER 23
EXCITING NEWS!! Creative Media Lab’s Co-Lab film H.E.L.I.O.S has been officially selected to screen at the 2025 Festival International de Cinéma Adapté de Montréal - FICAM! Plus, 5 creators from this film have been invited to speak in an open discussion panel. Read on to find out how you can attend and support this amazing group of artists!
2025 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN NOW LIVE!
Our 2025 Annual Fundraising Campaign is officially live! Help us reach our goal to raise $100,000 and continue to create meaningful opportunities for autistic and neurodiverse artists in film and media.
WINTER | SPRING PROGRAM REGISTRATION OPENS 1 OCT 2025
It’s time to register for WINTER | SPRING 2026 programs! Registration opens October 1, 2025 at 8:00am.
16th ANNUAL GALA AND SCREENING
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
YOU’RE INVITED! Please join us this November 19 to at the Rialto Theatre to watch the new films and other media created by the incredible creators from our Summer Camps as well as the talented artists in our year-round programs. We can’t wait to share what’s been produced by over 65 artists at our studio this year. Don’t miss out on the biggest event of the year!
GO TEAM WIZARD DONKEY!
Team Wizard Donkey is gearing up for the 128km Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie on September 14 - and they’re riding to raise funds for Spectrum Productions! To celebrate a significant year for their family, they have pledged to match every dollar donated through this campaign. Find out how you can donate!
!!!! NEW ONLINE STORE !!!!
This year we are upping our game to offer more merch options to our creators and their fans. We are happy to announce that we now have a huge range of merch for you to rep, and you can check it all out in our new store!
H.E.L.I.O.S. IS FINALLY HERE!
H.E.L.I.O.S. is the last film of our series released this April in honour of Autism Acceptance Month. Available to watch now on Spectrum Studios!
FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1, 2025
Check out our 2025 | 2026 Program Calendar, and register for Fall 2025 Programs! Registration opens May 1 at 8:00am.
SPECTRUM FEST ONLINE: Releasing 15+ Short Films for Autism Awareness Month!
Happy Autism Awareness Month!
To celebrate this year and in the tradition of Spectrum Fest we will having a film release extravaganza! Throughout April, we will be releasing over 15 films on both our Spectrum Productions and Spectrum Studios YouTube channels!
Check out the full post for the video release schedule.
BACKJUMP TO BE FEATURED AT TIFF’S TORONTO PREMIERE OF THE STIMMING POOL
Spectrum Productions is thrilled to present the world premiere of BackJump at TIFF’s upcoming screening of The Stimming Pool. Congratulations to the Co-Toons team of our Creative Media Lab! If you’re in Toronto on April 6, 2025 go check it out!
CINEMA AU PALAIS: March 1, 2025
Join us at Nouveau Palais on Saturday, March 1, 2025 for our 14th Annual Cinema au Palais! As part of Nuit Blanche a Montreal, we will be showing a series of short films created and produced by autistic filmmakers from our studio. Enjoy some delicious food, great company, and great films!
CRA EXTENDS DONATION DEADLINE FOR 2024
In response to the recent Canada Post Strike, the Canada Revenue Agency has extended the deadline for making charitable donations eligible for the 2024 tax year to February 28, 2025!
2025 Summer Camps EARLY BIRD Registration Open Now!
Our Summer Film Camps offer autistic and neuro-divergent creators a collaborative, hands-on experience in film and animation. No experience is required - just a willingness to work together to make fun group films to show on the BIG SCREEN at our Annual Gala in November! Registration is open NOW!
Happy Holidays!
As we put the final touches on 2024 - our milestone 15th year - we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our community and wish you all joy, warmth, and plenty of creative inspiration this holiday season!
NEW RELEASE: Secret Ninja
Sometimes heroes are the ones you least expect. Secret Ninja is a tale of courage and rebellion as an unforeseen hero rises from the shadows to challenge the tyrannical reign of a cruel and selfish Queen. Watch now on Spectrum Studios!