Industry Schedule

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ON DECK

Each On Deck round table features an industry decision maker who will profile how their organization approaches the world of documentary in an informal discussion, with an opportunity for questions.

*Pre-registration required*

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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-registration required*

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*Pre-registration required*

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Ben Proudfoot takes us through his Academy Award winning film The Queen of Basketball.  We encourage participants to watch the film before hand. It’s available for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPFkcoTfr7g.

*Pre-registration required*

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* For Festival Pass, Opening Night Film & Gala Pass, and Industry Pass holders *

We are delighted to invite you to the annual Opening Night Gala in one of the most scenic parts of town. Let’s kick off the Lunenburg Doc Fest together at the Lunenburg Opera House with Carlos, a riveting documentary about Latin guitar legend Carlos Santana, whose fusing of rock and Latin music has captivated audiences around the world. Following the film, experience the idyllic Lunenburg waterfront under the starlit sky from the Zwicker building. Join us for this extra special night of live music, great food, and fine company as we celebrate 10 years of documentary film, festival founders, and friends who have made it all possible.

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This is an all-day event at the Halifax Central Library.

*Pre-registration is required*

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ON DECK

Each On Deck round table features an industry decision maker who will profile how their organization approaches the world of documentary in an informal discussion, with an opportunity for questions.

*Pre-registration is required*

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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-registration is required*

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Join us for an evening of socializing and great bites provided by Shipwright Brewing.

*by invitation only*

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Wake up with delicious coffee and pastries provided by Laughing Whale Coffee!

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ON DECK

Each On Deck round table features an industry decision maker who will profile how their organization approaches the world of documentary in an informal discussion, with an opportunity for questions.

*Pre-registration required*

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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-registration is required*

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The Launch is a FREE event for the community. The selected individuals prepare throughout summer to pitch live before an industry jury and audience. The winner of will receive a $10,000 prize package including cash and in-kind filmmaking services, plus mentorship to support the making of a short documentary that will premiere at Doc Fest 2024.

While the jury deliberates you will be treated to the World Premiere of Anna Quon’s new short documentary, Me And My Teeth. The winner of the inaugural The Launch pitch contest in 2022, Anna will be on hand to share her film and take questions!   

The audience votes too!  The winner of the balloted ‘Audience Favourite’ will receive a special prize pack, and one voting audience member will win a prize pack including local treats plus a Film Pass to the 11th annual Lunenburg Doc Fest in 2024.

Please join us in showing support and cheering on emerging Atlantic filmmakers, as well as learn what it takes for filmmakers to pitch their films!

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For Launch participants, family and friends only 

Enjoy some drinks and snacks to celebrate The Launch participants! If you are a Launch participant or previous participant bring your friends and family for a celebratory drink and snack.

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*By invitation only*

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Test your pitching skills and be judged by an esteemed panel of broadcasters, directors, and distributors. This is not your regular pitch session so leave your pitches at home. Be brave and spin the Wheel of Spin and see what idea you and your team will be forced to pitch.

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Wake up with delicious coffee and pastries provided by Laughing Whale Coffee!

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ON DECK

Each On Deck round table features an industry decision maker who will profile how their organization approaches the world of documentary in an informal discussion, with an opportunity for questions.

*Pre-registration required*

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IN PERSON • A candid exploration into the poetics of grant writing, featuring leading experts in documentary financing: Hajnal Molnar-Szakacs (Sundance Institute) and Megan MacLaurin (HotDocs Canadian International Documentary Festival).

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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-registration is required*

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DOC is 40!

Celebrate the Past and Future of Documentary

Join Atlantic region documentary creators for a conversation exploring changes in the documentary ecosystem over the past four decades as we envision the future, followed by oysters and wine to celebrate DOC’s 40th anniversary.

This event is sponsored by the Documentary Organization of Canada and is free and open to the public. 

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*By invitation only*