CELEBRATING PAMELA SEGGER, EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
Pamela was a founder of the festival and the driving force for our first 10 years. She brought the world to Lunenburg and put the Lunenburg Doc Fest on the global film stage.
She encouraged and facilitated many Atlantic Canadian filmmakers and the festival continues to feature them. She played an important role in establishing the “Breakthrough Program” under the Documentary Organization of Canada providing a launch pad for underrepresented filmmakers to “kickstart” their careers.
While battling a devastating illness, she remained optimistic, focused and in control. She was a model of grace and dignity in the face of adversity.
Our team has been diminished but remains resolved to continue to build on the strong foundations Pamela established. The festival is one of her legacies, and we will continue to be inspired by her memory.
To recognize Pamela this year we will award the Pamela Segger Award for Best Canadian Feature Documentary.
Let’s remember and celebrate Pamela.
Lunenburg Doc Fest is here to entertain, educate, and inspire by showcasing the art of documentary filmmaking.
We create a cultural connection between audiences and artists in the beautiful town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Lunenburg is a picture perfect coastal town with a long heritage. It is a UNESCO site rich with art and a history in boatbuilding and fishing.
The festival was established in 2013 to usher in new voices in storytelling while also celebrating established documentary filmmakers. Each September, Lunenburg Doc Fest brings together the audience and the artists … the industry and the sponsors … for a long weekend of groundbreaking full-length and short films.
Last year, the 10th Lunenburg Doc Fest was a celebration of documentary featuring local and international films
We have plans for more fun this September at the 11th Edition. Join us!
You can expect an unforgettable, immersive experience when attending our gala screenings and community-driven events. Discover the best this year’s festival has to offer. There are diverse offerings, including free community events, so that the festival is accessible to everyone as well as filmmaker Q&As. You can get access to the inside stories and in-depth insight into the filmmaker’s work following select on-site film screenings.
We offer education through documentary filmmaking workshops for new and established storytellers.
We also host an annual conference and market for industry stakeholders hosted a range of professional development sessions including 1-to-1 meetings, On Deck round tables, workshops, spotlight conversations, and panels. We offer mentoring and opportunities for pitching film concepts to industry decision makers.
This is your opportunity to immerse yourself in traditional East Coast culture, see incredible fact-based films from around the world and support a local charitable organization.
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