Upcoming Events

Festival Spring Training with a pro just in time for Hot Docs!

Using case study examples, veteran pitcher Daniel Cross (Up the Yangtze, Last Train Home) guided the audience through the key components of a successful pitch in the current documentary economy. Moderated by Charlotte Engel.

Wednesday, March 21st 2pm-5pm 

Audience members had the chance to check out the exciting new Bloor Hot Docs Cinema and find out how to get the most out of Hot Docs 2012 directly from the festival organizers themselves. Information included tips, advice and an overview of Hot Docs industry activities including Rendezvous, Hot Docs Forum, Conference Sessions and Workshops.  Hot Docs Forum and Market Director, Elizabeth Radshaw and Director of Programming, Charlotte Cook were on hand with their team members to answer all questions. 

See past the hype and learn the reality of alternative financing in Canada

Alternative financing appears to be a panacea to the documentary community’s financing woes, but is it real or just a wonderland?  Does it work in a Canadian context? At this conference, Canadian filmmakers discussed their forrays into alternative financing. Broadcasters and tax credit experts weighed in on its impact to traditional financing. And members from the charitable sector discussed the possibility of “fiscal sponsorship” and foundation funding in Canada. 

Event participants:

• Gained a better understanding of the alternative financing options available in Canada
• Gained insight and knowledge in order to assess whether alternative financing is the right fit for their next documentary project
• Learned about the hidden costs and logistical requirements of alternative financing models
• Discovered how alternative financing impacts the traditional film and television financing environment

Are these new financing models just a fad or are they about to transform documentary production in Canada?

Terms of Trade Briefing 

Working with a broadcaster in the near future? Find out all the things you need to know before negotiating your licence agreement at DOC Toronto's  private Terms of Trade briefing offered by CMPA's John Barrack and Reynolds Mastin.