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The Youth Media Alliance (YMA) seeks to enrich the lives of Canadian children and teens by helping improve the quality of the content created for them on all screen-based media. The Alliance pursues its mission of encouraging high-quality content by presenting annual awards of excellence to the best productions targeting young English- and French-speaking Canadians, and emerging talent by awarding scholarships.

Learn more about our mission

 

TESTIMONIALS

Marc-Antoine Larche, Recipient
John Rooney Scholarship

"The John Rooney Scholarship - scriptwriting has been a springboard for my professional development. My hands-on experience at Zone3 and the opportunities and contacts made through this fellowship have been invaluable."


Sheridan Riggillo, Recipient
Andra Sheffer Scholarship

"Last November, I received The YMA 2024 Andra Sheffer Scholarship; and to put it simply, it changed my life. From the application process to the relationships it created, I couldn't be more grateful to The YMA and Andra Sheffer for giving me this wonderful opportunity.."


Daniel Fernandes - Recipient
John Rooney Scholarship

"This opportunity means a lot to me. It has really propelled me, as part of the LGBTQ community under-represented in the industry. I've been able to take part in festivals to make my voice heard, and to be surrounded by like-minded people from whom I can draw inspiration and build relationships."


Tchayé Briat, Recipient
Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship

"This enabled me to finance internships and develop as an artist, director and filmmaker. For the first time, I was able to be a production manager and realize my dream, to reach my career goals. Thank you to our partners and The YMA."


Maria Bui, Recipient
Steven DeNure Scholarship

"I'm really enjoying putting my skills to work on Lopii's projects, but especially learning new skills and strategies that will help me grow in the children's media industry. I'm grateful to The YMA and the Steven DeNure Fellowship for giving me the opportunity to learn and grow."

 

News

The Youth Media Alliance appoints Valentin Verrier as Director of Events, Communications and Development.

Montreal, September 9, 2024 - The Youth Media Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Valentin Verrier to the newly created position of Director, Events, Communications and Development within the organization.

YMA Andra Sheffer Scholarship 2025 Call for Entries

Montreal, September 9 2024 – The Youth Media Alliance (YMA) is looking for a Canadian student at the university or college level who shows talent and passion for creating innovative children’s content. One outstanding Canadian student planning to pursue a career in children’s television or digital media production will be selected to receive the YMA Andra Sheffer Scholarship. The award will enable the recipient to attend the Kidscreen Summit in San Diego, the Banff World Media Festival in Alberta, as well as give them access to mentorship resources throughout the year.

The scholarship includes $4,000 CAD in cash to cover travel costs, one Kidscreen Summit conference registration (valued at approximately $1,995 USD) and one Banff World Media Festival registration (valued at approximately $1,995 CAD). The total value is approximately $9,000 CAD, cash and in-kind

CALL FOR NOMINATION - Board of Directors

The Nominating Committee of the Youth Media Alliance (YMA) Alliance Médias Jeunesse (AMJ) is calling for nominations from interested individuals who are prepared to help shape the future of the children media content in Canada and guide the organization in accomplishing its mission.

We currently have open positions for up to 3 directors, up for election at the 2024 YMA/AMJ Annual General Meeting to be held on November 5th 2024 in Montreal and virtually.

Interested persons should send the completed application before Sept. 15 2024 to the Nominating Committee through the Executive Director at ed-dg@ymamj.org  or online : https://www.ymamj.org/en/candidates-bod-form

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Upcoming Events

2024 Bowling Night - Launch

The Youth Media Alliance invites you to the 2024 YMA Bowling Night to be held in Toronto on October 1st 2024 at 6 p.m. at Playtime Bowl & Entertainment – an epic tournament featuring the best of the Canadian youth media industry battling for the 2024 title of YMA Champion! 

Register

 

Registration Rebates

Content Canada - OATF/TAC - Kidscreen

Benefit from preferred registration rates for YMA members

Rebate from $20 Cdn à $600 US

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Prix Jeunesse International 2024

 

The YMA will be there. Will you?

May 24 - 29, 2024 in Munich, Germany

 
Kids TV's premier get-together for content, innovation and quality
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YMA Bowling Night

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Rebate Content Canada - OIAF - Kidscreen

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Save $20 to $600
alliance@ymamj.org

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Call for Nomination - Board of Directors

Take part of the YMA
Deadline: Sept 15 2024

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