Industry
The Dock Market
Conference Formats
Dock Market - Sept 20-22nd, 2024
The LDF Dock Market Conference offers a variety of different programming formats to help filmmakers achieve their goals.
This conference presents many options for meaningful engagement with industry partners, including: professional development, peer-to-peer engagement and networking opportunities. Hosted in an intimate location, the Dock Market is ideal for filmmakers wanting to find quality time with potential partners to help bring future projects to life. The market is a hybrid event - with mostly virtual sessions on Friday, Sept 20th, and all in-person events on Sept 21st + Sept 22nd.
1-TO-1 DOCK MARKET MEETINGS
1-to-1s are our main event to help filmmakers find potential collaboration opportunities across a range of interests, and with decision-makers and other potential partners and stakeholders. Pre-booking for these sessions will open after registration for the Dock Market is complete.
SPOTLIGHT ‘AT THE HELM’ CONVERSATIONS & PANELS
In-depth conversations with Directors with films at the festival. We hear the behind-the-scenes stories of the documentaries, production challenges, and creative choices. Plus, they share their perspectives on the state of documentaries in Canada and around the world.
ON DECK
Each ON DECK features industry experts (broadcasters, festivals, distributors) sharing their needs/process for documentaries. It’s a fantastic opportunity for direct contact with key decision makers in the industry.
MEET UPS / Networking Events
There will be a number of informal social activities to explore the beautiful harbour town of Lunenburg while interacting with fellow filmmakers and decision makers in the industry.