The 16th edition of the RIDM Forum will take place in a virtual format from 12 to 19 November 2020.
During these eight days, accredited professionals will be able to fully enjoy every discussion, workshop and networking moment between participants, representatives and industry experts.
Here is a list of the must-see activities of this 16th edition of the RIDM Forum:
WORKSHOPS:
Doc Ignite:
Telling regional stories internationally
| In English
Host:
Olena Decock – programmer (Hot Docs)
This hands-on workshop provides the tools to rethink a regional history and make it relevant to an international audience in a context of global funding.
Presented in collaboration with Hot Docs.
The Plurielle Creation Series –
The Financing Landscape
| In French
Speaker:
Sabine Daniel – host and producer
Overview of all documentary funding initiatives and programs in Quebec/Canada.
Priority to creators of indigenous, LGBTQ2S, disability and ethno-cultural diversity communities.
Presented with financial support from Bell Fund..
The Plurielle Creation Series –
Writing for Public Funds
| In French
Speaker:
Khoa Lê – filmmaker
How to demystify institutional language, frame writing and presentation, and write for institutions: breaking down barriers of entry by understanding institutional language.
Priority to creators of indigenous, LGBTQ2S, disability and ethno-cultural diversity communities.
Presented with financial support from Bell Fund..
DISCUSSIONS:
UX DOC: XR Projects in Progress
| In English
The creators and producers of two XR projects are invited to present their project in the production process. Reflections on the documentary ecosystem, production and distribution strategies, errors to be avoided and possible solutions in the digital age will be discussed during this discussion.
Presented with financial support from Canada Media Fund..
Doc time
| In French
DOC Québec brings together the testimonies of filmmakers who successfully overcame major challenges during the creation of their films. An informed discussion of best practices in documentary production and production.
Presented by DOC Quebec.
Labo Rough Cut
| In English
The popular Labo Rough Cut returns as an in-depth virtual workshop with a filmmaker in conversation accompanied by a panel of internationally renowned experts.
Presented by Chop-Chop.
NETWORKING ACTIVITIES:
Round Tables: Meet the Funding Bodies
| In French and English
Funds::
SODEC Alain Rondeau
Telefilm Canada Anita Damiani and Marie-France Godbout
Bell Fund Chantal Côté
Canada Media Fund Shaun Bryan and Brigitte Dion
RogersFund Robin Mirsky
Presented with financial support from SODEC and Telefilm Canada.
| In French and English
The Experts:
Accounting B.D.O. Canada LLP | Lyne Doyon
International Co-Production Telefilm Canada Susan King
Legal Affairs Lussier Khouzam Carolina Klimas
International Distribution Windrose (c) Pauline Mazenod
Festival Strategy National Film Board of Canada Elise Labbé
Presented with financial support from SODEC and Telefilm Canada.
A virtual 5 to7
| In French and English
Free entry, within the limit of available places
Face-to-Face Special
Opening
A seat at the table
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