Past Events
OCTOBER 2009
Marketplace Evening:
Wednesday October 28th 6:30PM to 9PM
The Silver Dollar Room, 486 Spadina AvenueCome out and hear from the Broadcasters and Funders directly on what they are looking for, how much they will pay, and what the process is for proposals. Not only that, like last year, you'll get a chance to pitch to them directly in our Speed Pitch following the presentations.
Confirmed panelists for this event included:
- Michael Claydon, Area Executive Producer, Independent Documentaries: CBC Television
- Joan Jenkinson, Director of Independent Production, Executive Producer: S-VOX: VisionTV | One: the Body, Mind & Spirit channel | Joytv 10 & 11
- Paritosh Mehta, Director of Independent Production Development: OMNI TV
- FM Morrison, Documentary, Science & Natural History Unit, Senior Producer: CBC Television
Event details here.
November 2009
Master Class with Larry Weinstein:
Monday, November 16 6PM to 9PM
Camera Bar, 1028 Queen Street WestDOC Toronto was thrilled to present a Master Class with Director Larry Weinstein (Inside Hana's Suitcase, 2009) . The Master of the craft of dramatic documentaries revealed secrets on how he keeps the pace going, his characters fascinating and the story riveting. Thanks to all who attended!
Marketplace Evening:
Wednesday November 25 6:30PM to 9:30PM
The Silver Dollar Room, 486 Spadina AvenueDon't miss your chance to hear from the Broadcasters and Funders directly on what they are looking for, how much they will pay, and what the process is for proposals. Not only that, like last year, you'll get a chance to pitch to them directly in our Speed Pitch following the presentations.
Confirmed panelists for this event included:
- Silva Basmajian, Executive Producer: NFB
- Sarah Jane Flynn, Director, Factual Content: Canwest Broadcasting
- Andrea Harrick, Program Manager: High Fidelity HDTV
- Jackie Samuels, Development and Production: CITY TV, OLN
DECEMBER 2009
The Cutting Edge of Distribution with Peter Broderick
Thursday, December 17th 2PM to 8PM
NFB Mediatheque, 150 John StreetLeading distribution strategist Peter Broderick will explore the unprecedented opportunities and challenges in the “New World of Distribution.” This presentation will reveal the state-of-the-art techniques filmmakers are using to design customized distribution strategies and more. The presentation will be followed by an interactive workshop -- come prepared to pitch your project, describe your core audiences, and leave conventional wisdom at the door.
For details and registration, click here.
Marketplace Evening:
December 2, 2009 6:30PM-9:30PM
The Silver Dollar Room, 486 Spadina AvenueDon't miss your chance to hear from the Broadcasters and Funders directly on what they are looking for, how much they will pay, and what the process is for proposals. Not only that, like last year, you'll get a chance to pitch to them directly in our Speed Pitch following the presentations.
Confirmed panelists for this event included:
- Bruce Cowley, Creative Head: Digital Channels (Documentary Channel), CBC Network Programming
- Charlotte Engel, Production Exec., Documentaries & Alt. Programming, CTV; Manager, Documentary Independent Production, Bravo
- Jane Jankovic, Commissioning Editor/Producer: TVO
- Justin Rebelo, Director of Canadian Programming: Super Channel
- Ann-Marie Redmond, Executive Producer, Programming: Discovery Channel
AGM & Holiday Party
December 8, 2009 6:30PM
The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street WestDOC Toronto celebrated another great year in style by welcoming all the members and friends of DOC to join us for our annual general meeting and Holiday party at the Gladstone Hotel.
JANUARY 2010
Story Structure Clinic with Fernanda Rossi:
Friday January 15, 2010 6PM to 7:30PM
The National Film Board, 150 John StreetWith "The Doc Doctor"; internationally renowned story consultant Fernanda Rossi
author of the book Trailer Mechanics and consultant of over 300 films.Trailer Mechanics Workshop with Fernanda Rossi:
Saturday January 16, 2010, 9:30AM to 6PM
The National Film Board, 150 John Street"Can I see your trailer?" A fundraising trailer can make or break your film. It can get you funded or it can put you on the "passed" list. Stop the guess work of what works and what doesn't with this full day workshop for producers, directors, writers and editors. If you already read or are about to read the book by the same name, this workshop is a chance to see all that theory in action with real life examples.
FEBRUARY 2010
LIVE REBOOT EVENT IN TORONTO
Friday February 19, 2010
3PM-7PM, NFB MEDIATHEQUEIn February, DOC National presented ReBoot, a week of online seminars and presentations dedicated to helping documentary filmmakers create and produce for the digital environment.
The live event featured a projection-screened keynote address by filmmaker & digital distribution pioneer Robert Greenwald (Outfoxed: Robert Murdoch's War on Journalism, Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price) and a Q&A with Stéphane Cardin (VP, Policy & Stakeholder Relations for the Canadian Media Fund), as well as the final pitches from the three selected ReBoot projects. Presentations followed by drinks and conversation.
MARCH 2010
Travels with my Brother -- Screening
NFB Mediatheque – 150 John Street
March 5, 7PM
$10 at the door
DOC Toronto member and Quebecor Fellow June Chua is screening her latest at the NFB Mediatheque this Friday. The evening includes a short presentation by the Geneva Centre for Autism, a screening of shorts by our artist/animator Evan Tapper and afterwards, a Q-and-A with directors/writers/producers June and Christine.More info about the film here.
DOC Toronto Social Night
Dora Keogh Pub – 141 Danforth Avenue
March 5, 5-7PMPlease contact James Buffin for more info: jb@vpics.ca
The second installment of this monthly meetup group. All are welcome to step out for a night of doc-related socialization (and a little commiseration).
Join fellow filmmakers and interactive digital media producers to learn about the first of several docSHIFT initiatives geared at facilitating new business opportunities and creative partnerships in Ontario. Come ready to be inspired about the possibilities of a new interactive documentary genre. Click here for more info.
APRIL 2010
International Documentary Challenge – Toronto Preview Screening
NFB Mediatheque - John Spotton Theatre, 150 John Street
Friday April 9, 6pm
FREE!
Now in it’s 5th year, the Emmy-nominated International Documentary Challenge returns to the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in Toronto. This year's challenge took place March 4-8, 2010 with the Hot Docs premiere of the Finalists on May 2. Join us for a sneak preview of the Toronto-based films produced as part of this year’s International Documentary Challenge.
The Doc Challenge is a fun and innovative competition that pushes documentary filmmakers to the limit. If you're new to the idea, it's very simple: Filmmakers from around the world are given a genre (Character Study, Music, 1st Person, etc.) and a theme (such as "Change".) Participants then have 5 days to develop, produce and edit a 4 to 7 minute non-fiction film. The result is an exhilarating five days for the filmmakers, and, as the films reveal, a joy for the audiences at Hot Docs and beyond.The Perfect Pitch: Selling your Story
Centre for Social Innovation: 215 Spadina Avenue
Monday April 12, 6:30-10PM
$15 for Members / $25 for Non-Members
Like it or not, in documentary, the story pitch is priceless. With the Toronto Documentary Forum just around the corner, DOC Toronto is putting on an evening workshop dedicated to the art and science of pitching. How do you prepare, hone, and deliver a pitch? What is the difference between pitching to a panel of film and TV execs and pitching on-the-fly? How do you navigate the festival market?
Industry veterans Ed Barreveld (Storyline Entertainment) and Robert Lang (Kensington Communications), along with a commissioning editor (TBA) will be on hand to answer all these questions and more as they deliver presentations and provide helpful feedback. Don’t miss the chance to perfect your pitch heading into Hot Docs!docSHIFT Networking Night & Info Session
Gladstone Hotel – 1214 Queen St. West
March 22, 6pm-8pmThe kick-off event for our exciting new docSHIFT program aimed at facilitating new creative opportunities and partnerships between documentary filmmakers and interactive new media producers.
Master Class with Peter Raymont
Camera Bar 1028 Queen Street West
Tuesday April 20, 6-9PM
DOC Toronto and Camera Bar are very pleased to present Peter Raymont as the next guest for our ongoing Master Series. The DOC Toronto Master Series are evening classes where celebrated documentary filmmakers share their in-the-field experiences and expertise with their colleagues and peers. The emphasis of this unique professional development series is on the craft and art of documentary media rather than the business and logistics of production.
Filmmaker, journalist and writer Peter Raymont has produced and directed over 100 documentary films and series during a career of 34-years. He is the recipient of 35 international awards including the Canadian Genie, 4 Gemini Awards, several Gold and Silver Hugos, The Sesterce d'Argent and other international honours. His documentary feature, Shake Hands with the Devil: The Journey of Roméo Dallaire was honoured with the 2005 Audience Award for World Cinema Documentaries at Sundance Film Festival and the 2007 Emmy Award for Best Documentary.
