Quebecor
The Program
After its successful third year, Hot Docs and the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) are pleased to announce the return of the Quebecor Documentary Fellowship Program. The program is designed for mid-level filmmakers from diverse communities intending to pursue documentary production as a viable, long-term career option. In an effort to foster skills relevant to emerging market trends, the Quebecor Fellowship 2010 will have an additional emphasis on interactive documentaries and new media projects.
DOC Toronto would like to congratulate our 2010 Quebecor Documentary Fellows JUNE CHUA and AEYLIYA HUSAIN as well as Bursary Recipients EMILY CHOU, DAVOUD GERAMIFARD and MASON HAIGH.
The Fellowship Program offers:
- Year-Round Training: Through information sessions, workshops and intensive labs, fellowship participants will hone their skills to prepare for Hot Docs 2010.
- Mentorship: Mentorship sessions will advise and inspire each of the selected participants at critical stages of the development process and will help transition them to the next tier of production.
- Hot Docs Accreditation: Participants will receive full accreditation to Hot Docs 2010 providing access to a full slate of professional development programming;
- The Doc Lab: 1 of the pre-selected Quebecor Fellows will participate in the Hot Docs Doc Lab training and mentoring intensive, which includes partial access to the Toronto Documentary Form (TDF);
- Toronto Documentary Forum: one of the pre-selected Fellowship participants will receive accredited observer status at the Toronto Documentary Forum (TDF);
- Networking: Opportunities to meet commissioning editors, executive producers and craftspersons at networking events, which range from Meet the Broadcaster nights and networking parties, to day-long workshops and professional development activities.
Bursary Recipients
Bursary Recipients will receive full accreditation to the 2010 Hot Docs Festival, providing them access to all industry events, screenings, producer seminars and various pitching opportunities, and access to select DOC events.
Quebecor Fund
This program is presented in partnership with Quebecor Fund’s Professional Development Program Grants for Under-Represented Groups (PDPT).
