The 15th Annual
Equity Showcase Cayle Awards

Media Arts: Production ($9,000+)

• $2,000 Cash Prize

• Access to a respected paid Industry Mentor (valued up to $3,000) through the Canadian Artists Network, including $1,500 in approved expenses incurred by the artist during mentorship.

• In-kind industry support: $2,500 Certificate from Sunbelt Rentals.

Theatre: Development ($6,500+)

• $2,000 Cash Prize

• Access to a respected paid Industry Mentor (valued up to $3,000) through the Canadian Artists Network, including $1,500 in approved expenses incurred by the artist during mentorship.

Documentary: Production ($4,000)

• $4,000 Cash Prize

  *In celebration of our 15th Anniversary we are pleased to present a new Documentary Award alongside the Media Arts and Theatre Awards. We will be accepting submissions for documentary projects that embody Cayle’s spirit of optimism and hope for the future. Projects may touch on tough topics or serious subject matter as long as the overall tone is optimistic. Applicants may put forward a short, feature or episodic documentary project. The purpose of the award is to fund a project that is going into production. Projects in early development are not eligible.

Applications Open January 5, 2026

Key Dates

• Applications Open: Mon, Jan 5

• Applications Close: Wed, April 1

• Finalists Announced: Thurs, April 23

• Recipients Awarded at Cayle Chernin Awards Event in May 2026

Eligibility

These awards are open to female, female-presenting, or gender non-conforming artists in media arts or theatre. Applicants must be members of a Canadian professional arts guild, union, or equivalent and be residents of Ontario.

Contact & Submissions

To apply, please email your completed application forms to us at cayleawards@gmail.com

For inquiries or more information, please also contact us at: cayleawards@gmail.com