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DAY ONE OF DOC FEST!
On Deck at Doc Fest Rock the Doc! Recap • Get Your Docs in a Row!Docs, Docs, Docs! • Watch Filmmaker Q&A's • Program GuideOn Deck at The Dock Market • Audience Award • Buy Your PassSingle Film Tickets • Onsite Community EventsHow to Watch • Thank you
ROCK THE DOC! RECAP
Rock the Doc! Opening Night Socialgenerously sponsored by Royal Bank of Canadawas a smashing success!
Thank you to our sponsors and guests, presenting partner Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), and our fellow film fans who rocked the doc on opening night!
The Old Fish Factory Restaurant created a special cocktail just for Doc Fest featuring local spirits. It was so good we have to share the recipe. Made using Ironworks brandy distilled right here in Lunenburg.Rock the Doc!1 oz Ironworks sweet apple brandy
.5oz Grand Marnier,
.5 oz fresh lemon juice,
3 dashes of bitters
topped with cuvee and
garnished with Granny Smith apple.
A longstanding champion of Canadian creatives and engaging stories on screen, RBC joins Lunenburg Doc Fest in connecting film enthusiasts September 23-29.
GET YOUR DOCS IN A ROW!
The 8th Lunenburg Doc Fest will showcase an exciting online and in-person program that will bring us Together … but not too close. :)Dive into our full lineup of short and feature documentaries and curate your own festival experience from the comfort of home!
FILM GUIDE
Festival Schedule
Printable Schedule
For tips on purchasing your pass and selecting films, click
here.
DOCS, DOCS, DOCS!
FRIDAY, SEPT 24
Online screening begins Thur, Sept 23 at7:30pm ADTclick poster for more info
FANNY: THE RIGHT TO ROCKFestival Opener2021 • CANADA • 97 minDirector • Bobbi Jo HartVIEWING REGION: Canada
"Revivify Fanny. And my work is done."- David Bowie
View recorded streamingQ&A with FANNY bandmates!
Online screening begins Friday, Sept 23 at10:00 am ADT
WRITING WITH FIRE2021 • INDIA • 93 minDirector • Rintu Thomas & Sushmit GhoshVIEWING REGION: CanadaClick poster for details
Online screening begins Friday, Sept 24 at12:15 pm ADT
WITH DRAWN ARMS2020 • MEXICO • 84 minDirector • Afshin ShahidiVIEWING REGION: North AmericaClick poster for details
Online screening begins Friday, Sept 24 at1:45 pm ADT
REBEL OBJECTS2021 • COSTA RICA • 70 minDirector • Carolina Arias OritzVIEWING REGION: North AaericaClick poster for details
Online screening begins Friday, Sept 24 at 2:30 pm ADTTAMING THE GARDEN2021 • SWITZERLAND • 92 minDirector • Salome JashiVIEWING REGION: North AaericaClick poster for details
Online screening begins Friday, Sept 24 at5:00 pm ADT
THE CONDUCTOR2021 • USA • 90 minDirector • Bernadette WegensteinVIEWING REGION: North AmericaClick poster for details
Online screening begins Friday, Sept 24 at6:00 pm ADT
LILY TOPPLES THE WORLD2021 • USA • 90 minDirector • Jeremy WorkmanVIEWING REGION: CanadaClick poster for details
Online screening begins Friday, Sept 24 at 7:30 pm ADTREBEL HEARTS2021 • USA • 104 minDirector • Pedros KosVIEWING REGION: CanadaClick poster for details
All Short Film Programs begin streaming Friday Sept 24 at 9:45 am ADT
Many of our films include Live Q&As with filmmakers.An exciting opportinity to engage.How to watch a live Q&A:• If the film you've selected online includes a livestream Q&A it will be indicated in a white tab on the right side of the film page.
• Simply select the livestream from the right sidebar and then click “enter livestream” at the designated time. There is a countdown clock on the livestream window to let you know when it will start.
• Livestreams are recorded and made available to ticket holders for the duration of the program availability window.
• For more helpful tips on viewing films, livestreams on your selected device and more click here: https://bit.ly/3EMpB89See the film schedule at a glance: bit.ly/3CGI0S2To see available livestream Q&A's click the button below.
LIVESTREAM Q&A's
ALL ABOARD!
21 Feature DocsSeven Short Film ProgramsThe Dock Market Industry EventsSpecial onsite screenings and events in lovely LunenburgMeet our wonderful Lunenburg Doc Fest Sponsors!You'll find everything in ourPROGRAM GUIDE
PROGRAM GUIDE
Lunenburg Doc Fest would like to extend our thanks to our Festival HostsHB Studios and 2K.
THE DOCK MARKET
ON DECK TODAY!FRIDAY SEPT 2410:30pm – 11:00pmOn Deck with Passion River Films11:45pm – 12:15pmOn Deck with RBC12:30pm – 1:30pmInternational Festival Strategy Panel1:45pm – 2:45pmProgram Funders Panel
THE DOCK MARKET
For filmmakers seeking support, exposure and opportunities for their documentary projects, The Dock Market industry lineup offers a valuable opportunity to connect with industry partners and decision-makers via video conferencing as part of our 100% online industry events lineup.
THE DOCK MARKET SCHEDULE
DECISION MAKERS During the 8th Lunenburg Doc Fest industry decision-makers will take part in workshops, panels, round tables, masterclasses, and 1-to-1 meetings. See the INDUSTRY tab for more.
DECISION MAKERS SCHEDULE
HOT DOCS DOC IGNITEHot Docs returns to Lunenburg Doc Fest with Doc Ignite workshops for filmmakers!Doc Ignite workshops are offered in communities across Canada each year. Offering direct market intelligence and skills training, each workshop provides filmmakers with professional development curriculums on such topics as audience engagement, marketing and distribution to help successfully launch their films in the marketplace.
DOC IGNITE SCHEDULE
HAVE YOUR SAY!All feature documentaries are eligiblefor the $1000 Audience Awardchosen by you!Click the AUDIENCE AWARD BALLOTunder the virtual festival screening windowto cast your vote.
BUY YOUR PASS
A limited number of Film Passes remain.All Access Passes come with access to every filmthis year's (mostly) online festival has to offer.
Curate your own at-home viewing experience and enjoy our largest selection of international documentaries to date, plus insightful livestream Filmmaker Q&As.
ALL ACCESS FILM PASS
SUGGESTED PRICE: $35
HOUSEHOLD PASS
for watch parties with people in your household watching together!
SUGGESTED PRICE: $50
OPENING NIGHT SOCIALPRCIE: $50
Buy Now
SINGLE FILM TICKETSIf you did not buy an All Access Film Pass but would like to watch a single film.
Start by clicking on the FILM GUIDE button below.
Select the film you would like to watch.
Click on the SELECT A SHOWING button on the right.
You will be re-directed to the Eventive Virtual Film website where you will select PRE-ORDER NOW and will be directed to payment.
FILM GUIDE
Lunenburg Doc Fest is proud to spotlight Eastlink as a community and media partner during the festival's 8th annual edition.
ONSITE COMMUNITY EVENTS
Due to the extension of COVID restrictions, the onsite screening and spectacular domino topple art event scheduled for Friday, September 24 is postponed.
FREE ADMISSION • LIMITED CAPACITY
SATURDAY, SEPT 25BECOMING COUSTEAU
Saturday, Sept 25, 7:30pm at Zwicker Wharf
This is an outdoor screening, bring a chair and cozy blanket. This event is weather dependent.SUNDAY SEPT 26DESERTED1:30pm at Central United Church Hall, 283 Lincoln StreetLive Q&A, onsite cooking demo with tasty samples.Supported by the New Horizons for Seniors Program.EXPERIMENTING WITH THE BLUENOSE4:15pm at Central United Church Hall, 283 Lincoln Street
Live Q&A with the Youth Workshop filmmakers to follow the films.
Supported by Bluenose100THE LANGUAGES OF FILM 5:00pm at Central United Church Hall, 283 Lincoln StreetPost-screening sweets and conversation! Supported by the province of Nova ScotiaTURNING TIDES: ATLANTIC CANADIAN SHORTS7:30pm at Central United Church Hall, 283 Lincoln StreetALL COMMUNITY EVENTS ARE FREE ADMISSION AND LIMITED CAPACITYMasks are required in indoor places.All Covid protocols within the public health directives will be in place throughout the event.
HOW TO WATCH
Watch this section in future newsletters for helpful tips on how to customize your own at-home festival experience. A handy "How to Watch Guidelines & FAQ" is also available on our website here. (If you joined us for Lunenburg Doc Fest 2020 your Eventive account should still be active, making your upcoming film selections that much easier!)
VIEWING REGIONS
Please note, each film at LDF 2021 is available in one of four viewing regions.
Atlantic Canada (NS, NB, PE, NL)
Canada
Canada & USA
North America
The viewing region is displayed in our FILM GUIDE at
https://lunenburgdocfest.eventive.org/.Help with your purchase and managing your Eventive pass here: https://lunenburgdocfest.com/2021-2/howtoguide/Test your device compatibility here: https://help.eventive.org/en/articles/3922588-audience-faqVIRTUAL VIEWING FAQ's
Q. Where can I find a list of the films I've 'unlocked'?A: After you Pre-Order or 'Unlock' the screenings you want to watch, go to
http://watch.eventive.org/me to see the full list of films you selected.
Q. What happens if I need technical support during the festival?A: Our virtual festival platform, Eventive, offers live chat support to help you through any issues should they arise.
Get live chat support at https://watch.eventive.org/helpQ: What are these icons on the top-right corner of Eventive?A: These icons will help you navigate your Eventive account.From left to right, they represent:
Film Guide: Click this film-strip icon to browse our film program and schedule.
My Passes: Click this icon to view your pass(es).
My Tickets: Click this icon to view your individual tickets.
Log out: Click this icon to log out of your Eventive account. You will need to be logged in to view Lunenburg Doc Fest content.
Q: What if I don't remember my Eventive password?A: You can reset your password here:
https://lunenburgdocfest.eventive.org/forgotQ: What affects image quality of the films?A: The player auto-adjusts to internet speed. Your internet speed may change depending on how many other users are on your home network, the time of day, etc. If your internet connection is inconsistent you may experience playback problems. If on wifi, try moving closer to your router to improve the connection.
Q: Can I watch content on my iPhone or iPad?A: Yes, you can watch content using Safari on iOS 11.2 or later -- check to ensure you're on wifi first! (Test your device compatibility
here.)
Q: How do I watch a livestream Filmmaker Q&A? A: Go to the livestream page (
https://watch.eventive.org/lunenburgdocfest/live) for the schedule of livestreams and to enter livestreams when they are active. Look for the countdown clock on upcoming livestreams to see how long until they’re live.
THANK YOU
DIAMOND SPONSORSAnonymousRoyal Bank of Canada (RBC)TELEFILM CanadaPLATINUM SPONSORSCBC AtlanticEastlinkThe Huskilson FamilyChippie Kennedy & John McLennanTina McArthur & Richard RubensteinMary-Lou and Garry PyeGOLD SPONSORSAdams & KnickleJenice & John BentonRichard Brown & Deborah Kennedy BrownRena & Henry DemoneCamelia FriebergGreg GlynnInge HattonMargaret & Ian LightstoneElizabeth Wishart & Bruce MacCormackNova Scotia Building SuppliesCarole PostalLou & Karen PutneyAllan E. Rubenstein, MDTown of LunenburgNancy & Brad Unsworth
SILVER SPONSORSColoursmithSusan DeWitt & Pierre LesperanceEleven Eleven Group of CompaniesDavid & Roseann FinePat McGowan & Dennis CarterNova Wood Products Ltd.Roland SitzlerEd VaughanWest Nova FuelsWilsons SecurityBRONZE SPONSORSLaughing Whale Coffee RoastersNancy NicholsonNorthern SunChristian ScheidemannThe Knot PubFRIENDS OF THE FESTIVALAllison Smith & Larry GaudetGerald HallowellMarilyn & Brian Mackay-LyonsCarol Anne MoserRobert PressonAlan ScottDebora WalshRandall WillisChristine Wilson
FESTIVAL PARTNERS
2KAtlantic Filmmakers CooperativeBluenose 100CBC
Centre for Art TapesDOC AtlanticEastlinkGrand BankerHB Studios
Hot Docs International Documentary FestivalLunenburg Arms Hotel and SpaNarrative ResearchThe Old Fish Factory RestaurantOutpost EastShipwright Brewing CompanyGarth & Dorothy TurnerWilliam F. White
PUBLIC FUNDERS
Lunenburg Doc Fest extends sincere thanks to Garth and Dorothy Turner for the continued support and donated office space in the heart of beautiful Lunenburg.
JOIN THE SPONSORSHIP COMMUNITY!
Lunenburg Doc Fest is grateful for the support of our Sponsorship Community! If you share a passion for film or wish to connect with our film enthusiast audiences, a Lunenburg Doc Fest sponsorship package will ensure distinguished exposure for you or your brand. The Festival offers a variety of sponsorship levels and packages and you will directly benefit by reaching a culturally savvy audience through festival program guide advertising, social media, logos on printed materials, a sponsor highlight at each screening, and more.Please consider donating to Lunenburg Doc Fest to support our mission and help the festival continue to present evocative documentaries for all ages, special community events, and free educational opportunities for youth and seniors. An official charitable tax receipt will be issued for all eligible gift amounts per CRA guidelines.Lunenburg Doc Fest accepts donations via CanadaHelps.org, e-Transfer to treasurer@lunenburgdocfest.com, or cheque to Box 1497, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0.Securities including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds donations may be made via CanadaHelps.orgU.S. FRIENDS:Lunenburg Doc Fest is an approved beneficiary of the Council for Canadian American Relations (CCAR), a 501(c)(3) public charity in the U.S. that is a "qualified donee" under the Income Tax Act (Canada). For information about CCAR please visit ccar-nyc.org or contact info@ccar-nyc.org.Thank you!
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