News

New Curriculum!

Thanks to an immense amount of work from our outgoing Director of Training FI Louisa Zhu, along with a team of Fight Instructors, Directors and Masters in consultation, we now have an updated curriculum. In Louisa's words: These changes diversify our curriculum and...

A/C Rep Election

Nominations for the position of Actor/Combatant Representative on the Board are now closed, and there are three candidates for consideration. All members in good standing are eligible to cast a vote. Please find below the candidates statements, and a poll at the...

30th Anniversary Merch!

2023 is the 30th Anniversary of the founding of Fight Directors Canada, and to celebrate we're offering special anniversary FDC merch items. Limited time only, to act fast! To order, email items, sizes, and Interac e-transfer to director@fdc.ca. Alternate payment...

2022 AGM Minutes and Agenda for 2023

Fight Directors Canada AGM Agenda, October 1, 2023   Approval of Minutes President’s Report Treasurer’s Report Director of Training Report Director of Admin Report FI Rep Report Old business FI/Apprentice Representative position Welcome packets and student...

2023 Awards open for nominations

Nominations for 2023 Awards are now open. Details of each aware are listed below. Nominations should be sent to the Director of Administration at membershipadmin@fdc.ca. Please include the name of the nominee and a short (1-2 sentences) statement on why you feel they...

2023 Grant Applications Now Open

Applications are now being accepted for 3 grants available in 2023.   The Training Boost Grant for prospective and currently uncertified members The Actor/Combatant Training Boost Grant for current Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced members The Leadership Level...

Seeking Director of Training

The Director of Training is the academic head of AFDC. They are responsible for the success and management of the annual National workshop and other AFDC training initiatives. This includes responsibility for publicity and member engagement around AFDC events. The...

2022 Awards Nominations now open

Nominations for 2022 Awards and Scholarships are now open. Details of requirements and nomination process are listed below for each award. Deadline for all nominations is October 9th, 2022.This grant is intended to encourage Advanced Actor-Combatants from marginalised...

Nationals one-off classes

New one-off classes announced at Nationals 2022 at UBC All classes are $20 for AFDC/FDC members, or $35 for non-membersReserve your spot by emailing and sending e-transfer to membershipadmin@fdc.ca.  Levels: AllSpots Available: 20Come prepared to create and...

Nationals Teaching Staff

We are pleased to announce the teaching staff for the 2022 National Stage Combat Workshop!For Nationals 2022:Nationals Coordinator, Clinic Basic Unarmed, Basic Staff, Advanced Found Weapons Mike Kovac is a Certified Fight Director and Instructor with Fight Directors...

More Nationals short format classes!

Safer Sets: Consent, Boundaries, and Communication for Artistic Spaces This 6-day workshop will cover artistic best practices and strategies for approaching intimate and/or intense scenes for the stage and screen.This event has unfortunately been cancelled May 30 to...