Doc Ignite Workshop: Vancouver

Offering direct market intelligence and skills training, Doc Ignite workshops provide filmmakers with access to a wide range of professional development curriculum. Doc Ignite labs aim to provide new opportunities to filmmakers across all regions of Canada and continue to help them launch sustainable documentary careers.

DOC BC members can attend for free. Non-members $10. For BIPOC filmmakers, DOC offers a free two-year membership.

To become a member, visit: https://docorg.ca/join-doc/

SCHEDULE

9:30am – 12:30pm

Session 1: From Treatment to Screen

How do you lift words on the page to the screen for a documentary? In this interactive session, participants will get practical takeaways on how to break down scenes from the treatment to manageable bite-sized ways to ensure coverage to the story during the shoot. Prepare for your next documentary with confidence.

1pm – 2pm

Break (lunch will be provided)

2 – 4pm

Session 2: Market Intelligence

Amid a changing documentary landscape, this session will outline key market trends. Learn how Canadian and international broadcasters, platforms, distributors and exhibitors have shifted their business models in response to the pandemic, and how filmmakers have adapted their approaches to pitching and project financing. Hear insights and observations from buyers and industry experts, as well as the Hot Docs Industry team.

4 – 4:30pm

Screening

4:30pm – 6pm

Reception (drinks and refreshments will be served)

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