2021 Breakthrough Program Application

The DOC Institute develops and leads programs to help documentary-makers succeed at every stage of their careers. Offering creative inspiration and insider advice, we’re a hub for the non-fiction community. At the DOC Institute, professionals of every job description, career level, and non-fiction style learn real world business skills, hone their craft and make industry connections. DOC Institute is an inititative of the Documentary Organization of Canada, Ontario Chapter.

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Apply for DOC Institute's 2021 Breakthrough Program!

Prepare to pitch and sell your project at the prestigious Hot Docs International Documentary Festival and beyond! Eight emerging and high-potential producers will be selected for this rigorous and intimate market-preparation course where they&#x27;ll develop a successful festival strategy and hone their project pitches and materials to prepare for one of two Breakthrough Awards and the Deal Maker program at Hot Docs.Selected participants will get exclusive access to:• Two intensive weekend workshops, where participants will hone their traielrs and work on their pitch materials with story editors, producers, and pitch specialists.• For two months leading up to Hot Docs, weekly sessions with acclaimed documentary filmmakers with and project-specific feedback from funders, broadcasters, distributors, and peers.• All-Access Pass to the 2021 Hot Docs Film Festival and Forum, to attend industry sessions, network with key industry professionals, set up meetings to sell their projects and connect and collaborate with peers.• Free one-year DOC membership• The Breakthrough Alumni Network, a private group where alumni share opportunities &amp; information. Non-member InformationPlease note: non-members who have not paid their application fee will not be considered.  Pay online now or join DOC now by <a href="https://www.docorg.ca/join_renew" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">clicking here!</a> The Program commences with two weekend bootcamps in late January and late February, followed by weekly workshops for seven weeks on Wednesday evenings in March and April. We encourage all qualified Ontario-based professionals to apply. <a href="https://docinstitute.com/about-the-2020-breakthrough-program-2/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more about past participants here</a>. Application Deadline: December 13, 2020 before midnight (EST) <a href="https://docinstitute.com/2021-breakthrough-program-application/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">APPLY HERE!</a>

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