Master Class with Kim Longinotto

   The DOC Toronto Masters’ Series is back this Fall for another round of intimate, exclusive talks with celebrated documentary filmmakers. We are pleased to announce our first international guest to the series—the UK’s acclaimed auteur of observational documentary Kim Longinotto.

One of the pre-eminent documentary filmmakers working today, Longinotto is renowned for creating extraordinary human portraits and tackling controversial topics including domestic violence and female genital mutilation with sensitivity and compassion. Her films have won international accolades and dozens of premiere awards at festivals worldwide, including the World Cinema Jury Prize in Documentary at Sundance the Special Jury Prize at the International Documentary Film Festival, Amsterdam (IDFA); a BAFTA Award; and the Cannes Prix art et Essai Award. This past spring, Longinotto was the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award at Hot Docs International Film Festival, which hosted a retrospective of her work. Dubbed “The Invisible Woman” by the Guardian.co.uk, “Kim Longinotto is one of those rare documentary-makers content to remain behind the camera. Audiences - and festival juries - love her for it.”

Kim will be in Toronto for the premiere of her latest film, PINK SARIS, at TIFF. On Thursday, September 16th, she will take time out of her busy festival schedule to talk to fellow filmmakers. Using clips, Kim will discuss the process, philosophy, challenges, rewards and her evolution as a maker of observational films.

WHEN: 6:30PM – 9:30PM
WHERE: Camera Bar, 1028 Queen Street West
COST: $40 for DOC Toronto Members / $60 for Non-Members (15% off regular price for LIFT or WIFT Member)

REGISTER ONLINE NOW!

SPACE LIMITED TO 50 PEOPLE. Some experience in documentary is necessary – Pre-registration required

(photo credit: Anna Weitz)