The Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) is a member-driven non-profit national organization working to advance and strengthen the media arts community in Canada. Representing over 100 independent film, video, audio, and new media production, distribution, and exhibition organizations in all parts of the country, the IMAA serves over 16,000 independent media artists and cultural workers.
Media Arts Advocacy Toolkit
Join us in advocating for the media arts today!
The IMAA Team and our Advocacy Committee are excited to share the Media Arts Advocacy Toolkit. With the next federal election in sight, the toolkit will help members of the arts community to define and advocate for the value of the Media Arts in Canada.
What’s Happening
Conference
IMAA Mini-Conference at Reel Asian
IMAA Minicon At the 29th Edition of Reel Asian November 11-13, 2025 Tkoronto This November 11-13, the Independent Media Arts Alliance will be hosting…
News
2025 Annual Survey of IMAA Members
Help us better represent you! In line with the commitments made in the IMAA’s 2024-2028 strategic plan, we are launching an annual survey of our…
Event
IMAA AGM 2025 – Register Now!
Invitation to the Annual General Meeting The Independent Media Arts Alliance will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, September 24, 2025,…
Membership
Learn about the benefits of joining IMAA
For over 40 years, the Independent Media Arts Alliance has brought together the many voices making up the media arts community. The Alliance was created by artists from all over the country to advocate for collective interests, support artists and arts administrators as well as build capacity in the sector.
Featured Resources
interConnect
interConnect was a collective intelligence initiative that brought together artists, arts professionals, and organizations to share and build knowledge about digital projects and…
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IMAASource
IMAASource is a database of useful tools, documents, and information for media arts organizations, gathered by the IMAA team, close partners and counterparts in other fields. Within IMAASource, you will find toolkits, best practice guides, policy…
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