About SPYA
Screen Production Yukon Association (SPYA) is a non-profit organization established as a collective voice of the Yukon’s film and media production community. We work to create a climate conducive to a strong industry sector by providing leadership, equipment, and information to our members. To achieve this, our core services include supporting the growth of the Yukon media industry and assisting career development of our members.
What we do
Screen Production Yukon Association supports, develops and celebrates Yukon’s screen media industry. We advocate on behalf of our members and provide a broad range of professional development opportunities for producers and all above and below-the-line crew members.
Our Members
SPYA’s production membership includes dozens of Yukon-based film and television professionals to support each stage of production from pre-development to post-production. Explore our membership of talented writers, producers, directors, editors, camera operators and much more.
Latest News
Keep up to date with what’s happening in the Yukon film and television industry
SPYA’s 2026-27 programming is launching October 12th!
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Yukon filmmakers, the Yukon screen media industry is booming! And SPYA is here to make sure you have the skills, connections, and mentorship needed to thrive in it. This year, we are focusing on two major priorities:...
Yukon Producers Make Strong Showing at Prime Time 2026
With the financial support of Yukon Media Development, Screen Production Yukon Association (SPYA) proudly supported a six-person Yukon delegation to Prime Time 2026 in Ottawa, Canada’s premier three-day conference for the film, television, and media production...
Screen Production Yukon Association Bootcamp Produces Two Yukon Short Films
The Screen Production Yukon Association (SPYA) is celebrating the successful completion of its 2025/26 Scripted Filmmaking Bootcamp, a multi-month professional development initiative that has already resulted in two short films shot in Whitehorse and more than 30...
THE SPYA TEAM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Barbara Dunlop - President
- Michael Khan (Chromatic Dreams) - Vice-President & Secretary
- Iris Merritt - Treasurer
- Atsushi Sugimoto (Arctic Media Creations) - Director
- Tova Krentzman (Underwire Films) - Director
STAFF
- Katie Payne - Executive Director
[email protected] - Duncan Chalmers - Finance Coordinator
[email protected] - Sam Fleming - Technical Director
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