On Deck at Doc Fest Rock the Doc! Recap • Get Your Docs in a Row!
Docs, Docs, Docs! • Watch Filmmaker Q&A’s • Program Guide On Deck at The Dock Market • Audience Award • Buy Your Pass
Single Film Tickets • Onsite Community Events
How to Watch • Thank you
ROCK THE DOC! RECAP
Rock the Doc! Opening Night Social generously sponsored by Royal Bank of Canada was 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!
For tips on purchasing your pass and selecting films, click here.
DOCS, DOCS, DOCS!
FRIDAY, SEPT 24
Online screening begins Thur, Sept 23 at
7:30pm ADT
click poster for more info
FANNY: THE RIGHT TO ROCK Festival Opener2021 • CANADA • 97 min
Director • Bobbi Jo Hart
VIEWING REGION: Canada
“Revivify Fanny. And my work is done.”
– David Bowie
View recorded streaming
Q&A with FANNY bandmates!
Online screening begins Friday, Sept 23 at
10:00 am ADT
WRITING WITH FIRE2021 • INDIA • 93 min
Director • Rintu Thomas & Sushmit Ghosh
VIEWING REGION: Canada
Click poster for details
Online screening begins Friday, Sept 24 at
12:15 pm ADT
WITH DRAWN ARMS2020 • MEXICO • 84 min
Director • Afshin Shahidi
VIEWING REGION: North America
Click poster for details
Online screening begins Friday, Sept 24 at
1:45 pm ADT
REBEL OBJECTS2021 • COSTA RICA • 70 min
Director • Carolina Arias Oritz
VIEWING REGION: North Aaerica
Click poster for details
Online screening begins Friday, Sept 24 at 2:30 pm ADT
TAMING THE GARDEN
2021 • SWITZERLAND • 92 min
Director • Salome Jashi
VIEWING REGION: North Aaerica
Click poster for details
Online screening begins Friday, Sept 24 at
5:00 pm ADT
THE CONDUCTOR2021 • USA • 90 min
Director • Bernadette Wegenstein
VIEWING REGION: North America
Click poster for details
Online screening begins Friday, Sept 24 at
6:00 pm ADT
LILY TOPPLES THE WORLD2021 • USA • 90 min
Director • Jeremy Workman
VIEWING REGION: Canada
Click poster for details
Online screening begins Friday, Sept 24 at 7:30 pm ADT
REBEL HEARTS
2021 • USA • 104 min
Director • Pedros Kos
VIEWING REGION: Canada
Click 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/3EMpB89
21 Feature Docs
Seven Short Film Programs
The Dock Market Industry Events
Special onsite screenings and events in lovely Lunenburg
Meet our wonderful Lunenburg Doc Fest Sponsors!You’ll find everything in our
PROGRAM GUIDE
Lunenburg Doc Fest would like to extend our thanks to our Festival Hosts
HB Studios and 2K.
THE DOCK MARKET
ON DECK TODAY!
FRIDAY SEPT 24
10:30pm – 11:00pm On Deck with Passion River Films11:45pm – 12:15pm On Deck with RBC12:30pm – 1:30pm
International Festival Strategy Panel
1:45pm – 2:45pm Program 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.
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.
Hot 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.
HAVE YOUR SAY!All feature documentaries are eligible
for the $1000 Audience Award
chosen by you!Click the AUDIENCE AWARD BALLOT
under the virtual festival screening window
to cast your vote.
BUY YOUR PASS
A limited number of Film Passes remain.
All Access Passes come with access to every film
this 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!
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 25
BECOMING 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 26 DESERTED 1:30pm at Central United Church Hall, 283 Lincoln Street Live Q&A, onsite cooking demo with tasty samples. Supported by the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
EXPERIMENTING WITH THE BLUENOSE 4:15pm at Central United Church Hall, 283 Lincoln Street
Live Q&A with the Youth Workshop filmmakers to follow the films. Supported by Bluenose100
THE LANGUAGES OF FILM 5:00pm at Central United Church Hall, 283 Lincoln Street
Post-screening sweets and conversation! Supported by the province of Nova Scotia
ALL COMMUNITY EVENTS ARE FREE ADMISSION AND LIMITED CAPACITY
Masks 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.
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/help
Q: 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.
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.
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Anonymous
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
TELEFILM CanadaPLATINUM SPONSORS
CBC Atlantic
Eastlink
The Huskilson Family
Chippie Kennedy & John McLennan
Tina McArthur & Richard Rubenstein
Mary-Lou and Garry PyeGOLD SPONSORS
Adams & Knickle
Jenice & John Benton
Richard Brown & Deborah Kennedy Brown
Rena & Henry Demone
Camelia Frieberg
Greg Glynn
Inge Hatton
Margaret & Ian Lightstone
Elizabeth Wishart & Bruce MacCormack
Nova Scotia Building Supplies
Carole Postal
Lou & Karen Putney
Allan E. Rubenstein, MD
Town of Lunenburg
Nancy & Brad Unsworth
SILVER SPONSORS
Coloursmith
Susan DeWitt & Pierre Lesperance
Eleven Eleven Group of Companies
David & Roseann Fine
Pat McGowan & Dennis Carter
Nova Wood Products Ltd.
Roland Sitzler
Ed Vaughan
West Nova Fuels
Wilsons SecurityBRONZE SPONSORS
Laughing Whale Coffee Roasters
Nancy Nicholson
Northern Sun
Christian Scheidemann
The Knot PubFRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL
Allison Smith & Larry Gaudet
Gerald Hallowell
Marilyn & Brian Mackay-Lyons
Carol Anne Moser
Robert Presson
Alan Scott
Debora Walsh
Randall Willis
Christine Wilson
Centre for Art Tapes
DOC Atlantic
Eastlink
Grand Banker
HB Studios
Hot Docs International Documentary Festival
Lunenburg Arms Hotel and Spa
Narrative Research
The Old Fish Factory Restaurant
Outpost East
Shipwright Brewing Company
Garth & Dorothy Turner
William 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.org
U.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.
